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Chapter
Spotlight
Chapter of the Year: The most lucrative and prestigious of
Chapter awards to be given out. This award is presented to the chapter
who has demonstrated strengths in all categories, from philanthropy,
academics, and leadership to social endeavors. This chapter is the
most well rounded and the largest contributor in the council.
Award Recipients:
2005 Sigma Theta Psi & Zeta Sigma Phi (tied)
2004 Lambda Theta Nu
2003 Zeta Sigma Phi
Most Improved Chapter: This Chapter serves as the model chapter
in our council. They have demonstrated a dramatic improvement
in their organization as well as contribution to the council. To
recieve the award 2 years in a row is a comendable achievement.
Award Recipients:
2004 Lambda Theta Phi
2003 Lambda Theta Phi
Outstanding Philanthropic Efforts: While all the chapters in
MGC have a good philanthropic background, this chapter has exemplified
the strongest committment and contribution overall in the philanthropic
realm.
Award Recipients:
2004 Lambda Theta Nu
2003 N/A
2002 Zeta Sigma Phi (article)
Academic Achievement: Awarded to the chapter with the highest
overall GPA or with the greatest improvement in the acadmic area.
Chapter GPAs to be released next year
Award
Recipients:
2004 Zeta Phi Rho
2003 N/A
School Spirit: This chapter reminds us that school spirit plays
an major role in campus life.
Award
Recipients:
2004 Sigma Theta Psi
2003 N/A
Life of the Party: While we all strive to achieve in Leadership,
Service and Academics, we must realize that we are also here to
have some fun. This chapter reminds us that school is not all-work
and no-play
Award Recipients:
2004 Sigma Delta Alpha
2003 N/A
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Zeta Sigma Phi, Sorority:
Nine years ago at the University of Southern California,
eight dynamic women founded a sorority to make a difference…
…a difference to enhance the lives of strong, smart, beautiful
women
…a difference to transform the image of the stereotypical
sorority girl
…a difference to empower women at USC in reaching academic
goals while they enrich their social and philanthropic lives
at USC and in the local community
…a difference in YOUR college experience.
Our sorority is known for being a beautifully diverse, multicultural
sisterhood of women from African-American, Caucasian, Chinese,
Filipino, Hawaiian, Hispanic, Indian, Irish, Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Singaporean, Thai, and many other ethnic backgrounds.
We celebrate our history with pride of our accomplishments
in academics, philanthropy, and diversity. Every year, we
are the only sorority on campus to host an annual cultural
and musical showcase: Spring Culture Night (SCN).
We recognize that each sister contributes something genuinely
unique to both the sorority and the community as a whole.
Our women are not only friends, but they are sisters-always
there for one another now, and in the days and years to
come.
With a focus on academics, culture and the enrichment of
social/community life, Zeta Sigma Phi stands apart from
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President: Valerie Kong
Vice President: Talia Warren
Rush Chair: Ashly Davis
Internal Chair: Ashly Davis
External Chair: Linda Siu
Local Website:
zetas.atspace.com/
National Website:
www.zetasigmaphi.com |
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Zeta Phi Rho, Fraternity:
A brotherhood unlike any other, Zeta Phi Rho strives to
promote its growth and further establishes the foundations
of traditions that future classes and chapters will uphold
and teach to new brothers. As a community service based
fraternity, Zeta Phi Rho serves as a focal point to bring
together the variety of talents and strengths within each
member, whether it be social, academic, or athletic ability,
and utilize them not just for creating new leaders but most
importantly for our larger endeavors for the community.
What distinguishes Zeta Phi Rho from other fraternities
is the brotherhood shared between every member of every
chapter. Having recently crossed the Zeta Chapter at the
University of California at Irvine, the family is now six
chapters strong, a tight network of brothers in which each
chapter continuously supports the others. Zeta Phi Rho is
not one fraternity on one campus, nor is it a multitude
of dislocated fraternities under the same name, but one
fraternity on all campuses across southern California. Additionally,
while Zeta Phi Rho is not the stereotypical fraternity,
it is also not a gang. We are Distinguished Gentlemen, men
of a unique nature, instilled with the Cardinal Principles.
Zeta Phi Rho is not just a fraternity-it is a way of life,
which we have engraved in our hearts. Thus, we do not feel
like we are "better" than other people. Our brotherhood
has no rivalry. Zeta Phi Rho is neither superior nor inferior
to, but Distinguished Above All Others. |
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President: Steve
Gray
Vice President: Charles
Navarro
Rush Chair: Charles Navarro
Social Chair: Steve Gray
Local Website:
www.usczetas.com
National Website:
www.zetaphirho.com |
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Lambda Theta Nu, Sorority:
When the opportunity to establish the first known Latina
Sorority in the region presented itself, some came with
great eagerness, while others were extremely cautious. A
handful of Latina women were in search of something that
would enhance their college experience, though not all of
them realized the historic value this event would hold.
Seventeen long years later, we're still here. We are stronger
than ever, beautiful as ever, and yet, still humble. There
is something that emanates from a Lambda's presence, something
that makes everyone know that you are proud to be a part
of something so sacred, so special, and so full of love
and respect, that you can't help but smile. We know who
we are, we know how we are, and we know where we've come
from and where we're going. The Tau Chapter of Lambda Theta
Nu Sorority, Inc., established November 10, 2001 at USC
continues to strengthen the beautiful legacy that our sisterhood
has built. |
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President: Pending
Vice President: Pending
Rush Chair: Pending
Social Chair: Pending
Local Website:
www-scf.usc.edu/~uscltn
National Website:
www.lambdathetanu.org |
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Lambda Theta Phi, Fraternity:
Lambda Theta Phi is the largest and oldest Latino Fraternity
in the United States. We have established chapters in all
of the major regions of the United States. There are over
70 chapters in schools such as Cornell University, Yale
University, Michigan State, University of Miami, Texas A&M,
and 12 schools in California.
Lambda Theta Phi was established at USC on March of 2000.
Since then the brothers of Lambda Theta Phi have faced many
barriers on campus, which they have slowly overcome. Our
brothers are what have made this chapter so successful in
such short time.
Being part of a small organization on campus has many benefits.
For example: You play a large role in the future of this
chapter; you mold the fraternity into whatever you want
instead of letting a fraternity mold you; you get to know
the brothers a lot better; you will likely hold an important
position in the chapter; be a part of history and help build
an empire. |
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President: Jorge Paredes
Vice President:
Rush Chair:
Social Chair:
Community Service:
Alumni Advisor:
Local Website:
www.usclambdas.com
National Website:
www.lambdathetaphi.com |
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La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda, Fraternity:
Since 1982 the best and brightest men have been joining our prestigious ranks as Hermanos of La Fraternidad.
We continue to be at the forefront of academic excellence, community service and cultural awareness at the
most competitive and selective colleges and universities around the country. With more than 500 current
undergraduates as presidents, officers, executive board members, administrative committee members, and leaders
of various campus organizations, Lambda men are proactive and ambitious individuals that take a leadership
role in affecting change and engaging in school life. We are competent, conscientious and compassionate leaders.
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President:
Jorge Soriano
Vice President:
Anthony Andrade
Rush Chair:
Ismael Hermosillo
Social Chair:
George Bahamondes
Local Website:
www.launidadlatina.org/chapters/alpha_phi
National Website:
www.launidadlatina.org |
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Sigma Delta Alpha, Fraternity:
Excellence and Loyalty Amongst Brothers is not only our
credo, but also a way of life. The brothers of Sigma Delta
Alpha abide by five purposes:
1. To support each other academically, socially and personally.
2. To encourage the promotion and retention of Latinos and
other underrepresented groups at institution of higher learning.
3. To work with other organizations and our communities
4. To promote Latino culture to the community
5. To conduct ourselves so as to cast only a positive light
upon the Fraternity, ourselves and our community
Brothers of Sigma Delta Alpha are university men who embody
the spirit of brotherhood and assist each other in achieving
academic goals. We are a proud fraternity that acknowledges
a shared cultural heritage. We represent our people in the
world of academia and we strive to be positive role models
to the youth of our communities.
Twenty-one dedicated students founded the Alpha Chapter
of Sigma Delta Alpha at the University of Southern California
on April 22, 1995. Since our establishment, we have earned
respect from our peers staff and faculty. We have also worked
intensely to build a solid foundation and maintain a proud
tradition. Part of this tradition includes maintaining an
above average retention rate among Latinos. |
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President:
Andres Medrano (818) 744-5187
Vice President:
Jimmy Fernandez (323) 360-2442
Rush Chair: N/A
Social Chair: N/A
Local Website:
www-scf.usc.edu/~sigmausc
National Website:
www.sigmadeltaalpha.org |
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Sigma Theta Psi, Sorority:
Sigma Theta Psi was formed on November 13, 1991 in San Jose
California by 18 women seeking to solidify and immortalize
the values and responsibilities that embodied their persons.
They strive to share their message of cultural diversity,
respect and compassion with other women. Through our unity
and sisterhood, we continue to embrace our diverse cultures
and excel in our life's ambitions. By the means of honesty,
loyalty, respect, open-mindedness, leadership and academic
excellence, we carry forth the vision of these 18 women.
Academics are our number one priority. As students at the
University of Southern California, we offer support in achieving
our academic and professional goals. By stressing the importance
of academic excellence, we prepare our members to become
successful members in a competitive working world. Additionally
Sigma Theta Psi maintains excellent relations amongst a
diverse pool of tradition and ethnic Greek organizations
as well as other cultural, professional and academic organizations
in schools across California. Our programming includes outreach
to these various organizations as we help support each other
in our endeavors, whether it is community service, philanthropy,
parties, fundraisers or networking opportunities.
Sigma Theta Psi actively participates in various 5K walks
to benefit organizations that raise money for research.
We also distribute important information during Breast Cancer
Awareness Month, but our most successful events are our
annual philanthropy Basketball Tournament and "Hush-Hush"
Basket Auction, in which thousands of dollars have been
raised to benefit our philanthropy. |
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President: Nohemi Flores
Vice President: Pending
Rush Chair: Pending
Social Chair: Pending
Local Website: N/A
National Website:
www.sigmathetapsi.org |
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Sigma Lambda Gamma, Sorority:
On October 22, 1989, a group of women gathered at the Chicano
Native American Cultural Center to form an organization
of Latina women at the University of Iowa. Their goal was
to form a group that would provide social and academic support
to Latinas and women of all cultures. After a lot of hard
work and dedication, the Panhellenic Council at the University
of Iowa recognized Sigma Lambda Gamma as a sorority on April
9, 1990, the date that is now known as our founding date.
Sigma Lambda Gamma is the largest historically Latina-based
multi-cultural sorority in the United States. We are an
organization dedicated to promoting the empowerment of women
in higher education. Our primary goal is to foster our evolving
and diverse cultures by sharing them with others through
our five principles, which are Academics, Morals and Ethics,
Community Service, Cultural Awareness, and Social Interaction.
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President: Yesica Miranda
Vice President:
Cynthia Grande (310) 702-7510
Rush Chair: Maria Mayo
Social Chair: Erika Lopez
Local Website: N/A
National Website:
sigmalambdagamma.com |
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Tau Theta Pi, Sorority:
On November 24, 1998, the Founding Chapter of Tau Theta
Pi was established at the University of Southern California.
Our nine Founding Mothers came together with the ardent
desire to perpetuate unity, humanity and excellence. We
welcome women from all walks of life, recognizing the value
of diversity.
Community involvement plays a vital role in our sisterhood.
Our philanthropies are the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the
Adopt-A-Beach program. We also participate in reading to
children, feeding the homeless, and various volunteer opportunities.
Furthermore, we realize the value of staying informed about
current issues in the government. During this past year,
we have supported a local politician advocating minority
rights and representation.
The sisters of Tau Theta Pi are involved in a wide range
of activities on campus and off. Each woman offers a unique
background and experience. Although there is no single mold
we all conform to, our bonds are strengthened in our efforts
to foster personal growth and make lasting impressions in
our community, at school, within our organization, and within
ourselves - ultimately enriching the college experience.
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President: Pending
Vice President: Pending
Rush Chair: Pending
Social Chair: Pending
Local Website:
www-scf.usc.edu/~taus
National Website:
www.tauthetapi.com |
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Omega Phi Beta, Colony:
Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on March 15, 1989 at the University at Albany, State University
of New York. Seventeen dedicated women of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds came together to create an
outlet for women to initiate political and social change. Although our orientation is Latina, we are open to
women of all cultural backgrounds; as is evident through our current, diverse membership. Omega Phi Beta's
success thrives on our organization's ability to embrace each member's differences.
Community Service: As we organize and participate in events that benefit our communities, we keep in mind our
focus to serve and educate through remembering our roots as women from all walks of life. We must never forget
the challenges of our ancestors and what their trials and triumphs have taught us. From them, we have learned
where we stand in the present and where we must take our community in the future.
At USC: We are a group of very ethnically diverse women who just recently reached the
Radiance of the Omega Phi Beta sisterhood. Our USC Colony, the first on the West Coast, will be our
organization's root for expansion on this side of the country. Both on campus and in the surrounding
community, we plan to be politically, socially and academically active in order to uphold the prestige
and respect our members have strived to create on the East Coast. Additionally, we plan to promote the
need for unity amongst USC students and community members of different cultural social and economic
backgrounds through the education of our commonalities, cultural awareness and the acceptance of our
differences. |
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President: Audrey Pumariega
Vice President: Eve Torres
Rush Chair: Patricia Chacon
Social Chair: Patricia Chacon
Local Website: N/A
National Website:
www.omegaphibeta.org |
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