Chi Upsilon Sigma () ("Women of Wisdom")—official name is Corazones Unidos Siempre Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. (''Hearts United Always'')—is a
Latin
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intercollegiate
sorority. Chi Upsilon Sigma was founded in 1980 at the
New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers University in
New Brunswick
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New Jersey
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Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities
Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed June 5, 2023.
The sorority is a member of the
National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).
History
Chi Upsilon Sigma was founded on by seven Latinas at the
Rutgers University–New Brunswick. The seven founding mothers are Evelyn Burgos, Nancy Collazo, Mariela Freay, Catherine Miranda, Maricel Rivera, Sonia Rosa, and Maria E. Tejera.
Due to shifts in the cultural and political arenas, the late 1970s and early 1980s were a thriving time for the Latino community in the
Northeastern United States
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. 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, encourage communication, and develop community awareness.
The sorority joined the
National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) on October 14, 2000.
Symbols
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".
Philanthropy
Chi Upsilon Sigma's national philanthropy is the
I Have A Dream Foundation.
Chapters
See also
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Cultural interest fraternities and sororities
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List of social sororities and women's fraternities
References
{{National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
Student organizations established in 1980
National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
Student societies in the United States
Hispanic and Latino American organizations
1980 establishments in New Jersey
Women's organizations based in the United States
Fraternities and sororities in the United States
Sororities