| SEÑORITA EVENTS | DATE | DESCRIPTION |
| Greek Freak Step Show |
April 18, 2009 |
Location: State Street Theater, Ithaca, NY |
| Fiesta! '09: A Celebration of Afro-Peruvian Culture
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April 11, 2009 |
Location: Biotechnology Building - G10, Cornell University |
| Spring 2009 Informal Tea
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March 29, 2009 |
Location: Goldwin Smith Hall - Lewis Auditorium, Cornell University |
| Breaking the Cycle: Awarness and Protection Against Domestic Violence ... Have you ever been in a situation where you did not know how to protect yourself? Has anyone ever approached you off-guard and you did not want to fight, but walking away was not an option? Do none of these scenarios apply to you, but you would like to know more about how you can defend yourself in the future? Join the DevaSTating Divas of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Radiant Sisters of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and the Scintillating Señoritas of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. for a REAL TALK discussion about domestic violence and an interactive self-defense session.
Spaces are limited and are on a first come first serve basis! RSVP by March 25, 2009, to Sharon Foretia at (saf223@cornell.edu). |
March 28, 2009 |
Location: Appel Multipurpose Room, Cornell University |
| The INFERNO ... SLU and LUL are bringin’ back the HEAT! Join the Scintillating Señoritas of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. and the ELITE Hermanos of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. as we set the campus ablaze with the HOTTEST party of the semester! Tickets are: $2 w/ Noche Dorada Tickets; $3 for Greeks all night; or $3 before 12:30am
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March 28, 2009 |
Location: Tau Kappa Epsilon, 105 Westbourne Lane, Ithaca, NY |
| A Girl Like Me: Café con Leche Series ... Join the Hermanas of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. for “A Girl Like Me.” Why is it always a trigueñita versus blanquita issue? Why is lighter skin considered more attractive? Why does skin color matter so much within the same culture? Inspired by the 7-minute independent film entitled “A Girl Like Me” by Kiri Thomas, this discussion focuses on the issues of race and color faced by minority women living in a “Barbie” society. |
March 27, 2009 |
Location: Latino Living Center - Main Lounge, Cornell University |
| What's Your Number? ... Ever wonder what characteristics people associate with promiscuity? How do these associations relate to sexual and social double standards in our society? Join the Hermanas of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. and the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. to find out the role that gender, race, age, education level, and income have in people’s perceptions of your number of sexual partners at this fun and interactive program.
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March 25, 2009 |
Location: Ujamaa Main Lounge, Cornell University |
| Ain't I A Woman? ... Is feminism solely for white women? What have the roles of minority women been in shaping feminism as we know it? Have women of color always been excluded? How can we balance our cultural values and the feminist ideology? Join the Hermanas of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. as we answer these questions and further explore the issues facing women of color that identify as feminists. |
March 23, 2009 |
Location: Balch Hall - Unit 1 Lounge, Cornell University |
| La Hora del Cuento ... Want to practice Spanish? Like reading to and playing with children? Join us as we read Spanish and Latino-themed books to Ithaca youth followed by arts and crafts. Everyone is welcome! The Hermanas of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. and the Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County invite you to La Hora del Cuento (Spanish Story Time). Be a part of introducing Ithaca youth to bilingualism and fostering multicultural tolerance.
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April 26, March 29, and February 15 |
Location: Tompkins County Public Library 3:30pm - 4:30pm |
| Very Young Girls Film Screening and Panel Discussion ... Very Young Girls is an expose of human trafficking that follows thirteen and fourteen year old girls as they are seduced, abused, and sold on New York's streets by pimps, and treated as adult criminals by the police. Suggested donation of $2. Proceeds will benefit GEMS, a nonprofit organization located in NYC that serves young women and girls aged between 12 and 21 who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and violence. This event is also co-sponsored by: SAFE, The Association of Peruvians at Cornell, Amnesty International, EMBRACE, La Asociacion Latina, Love 146, Global Development Club, Mansi, Les Femmes de Substance, Imara, Society of Women Engineers, GIAC, Lambda Pi Chi Sorority Inc, Tompkins County Human Rights Commission, Women's Resource Center, Gannett Health Services |
February 23, 2008 |
Location: 105 Ives Hall, Cornell University |
| Spring 2009 Informal Tea Learn more about the Hermanas, what makes us different from the rest, and why our Hermandad (Sisterhood) lasts HASTA LA MUERTE. Come find out why MANY ARE CALLED, BUT THE CHOSEN ARE FEW.
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February 15, 2009 |
Location: Goldwin Smith Hall, HEC Auditorium, Cornell University |
| The Debate on AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ... What’s the history behind affirmative action? Is it fair? Why or why not? Who does it affect? Where does affirmative action apply? The answers and opinions may surprise you! |
February 12, 2009 |
Location: ALS Room, The Towers, Ithaca College |
