Chi Upsilon Sigma | |
Letters: | Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: ΧΥΣ |
Crest: | File:The_crest_of_Chi_Upsilon_Sigma.png |
Birthplace: | Rutgers University–New Brunswick |
Affiliation: | NALFO |
Type: | Cultural interest |
Emphasis: | Latinas |
Scope: | National |
Motto: | "Wisdom Through Education" |
Colors: | Red, Black, and Beige |
Symbol: | Almighty Owl |
Flower: | Hibiscus |
Jewel: | Emerald |
Nickname: | Women of Wisdom, Cussies, CUS |
Philanthropy: | I Have A Dream Foundation |
Chapters: | 76 collegiate, 13 graduate |
Address: | 280 Madison Avenue Suit 912-255 |
City: | New York City |
State: | New York |
Zip Code: | 10016 |
Country: | United States |
Status: | Active |
Chi Upsilon Sigma (Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: ΧΥΣ) ("Women of Wisdom") - official name is Corazones Unidos Siempre Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. (Hearts United Always) - is a Latin-based Greek letter intercollegiate sorority. Chi Upsilon Sigma was founded in 1980 at the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.[1]
The sorority is a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).[2]
Chi Upsilon Sigma was founded on by seven Latinas at the Rutgers University–New Brunswick. The seven founding mothers are:
Due to the shifts in the cultural and political arenas, the late 1970s and early 1980s was a thriving time for the Latino community in the Northeastern United States. Activism on college campuses was common ground. Corazones Unidos Siempre/Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Inc. was formed to challenge inequality, poor funding, and inferior quality of life for Latino students. Corazones Unidos Siempre was formed with three goals, to provide service, to encourage communication, and develop awareness amongst the community.[3]
The sorority joined the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) on October 14, 2000.
The sorority's colors are red, black, and beige. Its symbol is the Almighty Owl and its flower is the hibiscus. Its jewel is the emerald. Its motto is "Wisdom Through Education".
Chi Upsilon Sigma's national philanthropy is the I Have A Dream Foundation.
See main article: List of Chi Upsilon Sigma chapters.