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December
6, 2004
SLU Celebrates
17 Years of Existence
New Haven, CT- From December 3rd through December 5th, 2004, the Hermanas
of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority,
Inc. celebrated their 17 annual National Founders' Day Convention
at Yale University in Connecticut.
Hermanas took part various events, hosted by Pi Chapter and the National
Board Convention Planning Committee. The weekend was filled with bonding
activities, thought provoking workshops and an amazing banquet and
Hermana brunch.
"As
the year comes to an end, we have the opportunity to reflect on the
Sorority's accomplishments and our goals for the future. However,
in order to know where you are and where you are going; you need to
know where you came from. I would like to recognize our Founding Mothers:
Cynthia Santiago-Guzman, Adriana Zamora-Tirado, Carmen Ibeth Garcia-Quinones
and Carol Elizabeth Torres for their courage, support and commitment,"
said Alina Ocasio, President of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas
Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority Inc.
was founded on December 1, 1987 at Binghamton University. The organization
was created to not only serve as a voice for women in an academic
setting, but to provide sincere sisterhood and unconditional support
while actively promoting academic achievement, service to the community,
and cultural enrichment.
Today, 17 years later, the sorority's purpose remains to unite women
committed to seeking the political and social advancement of the under-represented
populations. Through the Hermanas leadership, the sorority has 26
undergraduate chapters at over 30 campuses, 13 graduate/professional
chapters and over 300 members.
The Hermanas of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas
Sorority Inc. continue the legacy of their Founders' vision by effectively
bridging the gap between the Latino community and the campuses they
represent.
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P.O. Box 4170 Grand Central Station New York, NY 10163
Telephone & Fax: 1-866-804-7678
WWW.SIGMALAMBDAUPSILON.ORG
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