Lambda Alpha Upsilon

Infobox Fraternity
letters = ΛΑΥ
name = Latino America Unida, Lambda Alpha Upsilon
motto = "¡Venceremos porque Nacimos para Triunfar! – We will Overcome because we were Born to Triumph!"

founded = December 10, 1985
type = Social
scope = National
address = 1162 St. Georges Avenue Suite #258
symbol =
city = Avenel
state = New Jersey
country = 07001, USA
chapters = 12 | colors = Red, Yellow, White and Black
free_label = Fraternal Guardian
free = Andean Condor
homepage = [http://www.LAMBDAS.com LAMBDAS.COM]
birthplace = State University of New York at Buffalo
flower =
symbol =

Latino America Unida, Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. (ΛΑΥ or "LAU") is a Latino oriented Greek letter intercollegiate fraternity founded on December 10, 1985 at the State University of New York at Buffalo when sixteen men formed a support group to provide a social and cultural outlet for students of Latin American descent. The university's Greek system lacked an organization dedicated to the needs of the Latino community. To meet those needs, the group chose to pursue recognition as the first Latino-oriented Greek-letter organization on campus. The founding fathers represented various ethnic backgrounds, demonstrating the diversity of the Latin American community. The unity realized by these men became the foundation upon which the fraternity was established.

The interest group searched for a reputable organization with which to affiliate, however, did not find one to suit its needs. They then decided to create a unique fraternity, with its own principles and philosophies. The founding fathers knew that strength of character, and a common purpose are the foundation of successful institutions. This lead them to create a fraternity based upon the principles of brotherhood, scholarship and service to the community.

The founding fathers developed a set of goals, known as the Metas, based upon said principles. The Metas were meant to be guidelines to direct how the fraternity serves its community, and how Hermanos are to conduct themselves. The Rituals were designed to instill upon candidates the values, principles, and purpose of the brotherhood. Symbols were chosen to represent the strength and character of the fraternity. Moreover, the founding fathers were laying the foundation for the future of the fraternity, as it expanded to other Colleges and Universities.

As Lambda Alpha Upsilon continues to develop, it has maintained its principles and purpose, for these are what distinguish the brotherhood and guide its members through their personal and professional endeavors. All these things can be combined to express one common belief. No matter what obstacles or difficulties stand in our way; "¡Venceremos Porque Nacimos Para Triunfar!" (We will overcome because we were born to triumph!) We are all given the opportunity to live a significant life and as such, it is our responsibility to leave our mark on society.

16 Founding Fathers

The founding Fathers represented various ethnic backgrounds demonstrating the diversity of the Latin American community. The unity realized by these men became the foundation upon which the fraternity was established.

•Antonio Adorno
•José Betances
•Miguel Buitrago
•Manuel Cáceres
•José Chiu*
•Ronald Ellín
•Daniel Figueroa III
•Victor Gutiérrez
•Justo León
•Julio Martínez Jr.
•José Núñez
•Antonio Rodríguez
•Daryl Salas
•Manny Sánchez
•José Soto
•Simón Vélez

7 Metas(Goals)

Lambda Alpha Upsilon was founded upon the principles of brotherhood, scholarship and community Service. These principles are the guidelines by which we support the Latino community. They are expressed in our Metas or goals, which are the following:

1. To unite the Latino community.
2. To provide a strong and solid base for Latino culture.
3. To support each other personally and academically.
4. To establish a network of professionals.
5. To expand our brotherhood to an international level.
6. To insure that the numbers of Latinos in education is ever increasing.
7. To enrich our environment with Latino pride and spirit.

Lambda Alpha Upsilon sincerely believes that high standards, strength of character, and a common vision promote the success of the brotherhood. We must carry out our personal and professional lives in constant pursuit of the realization of our Metas. It is our Metas that provide the path to the top of the mountain as we continue to excel in every field of human endeavor.

"VENCEREMOS PORQUE NACIMOS PARA TRIUNFAR!"

Undergraduate Chapters

Alpha Chapter- S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo est. 1985
[http://www.lambdas.com/chapters/beta/ Beta Chapter- Rochester Institute of Technology est. 1993]
[http://sjulambdas.org/sju/ Gamma Chapter- St. John's University est. 1994]
Delta Chapter- S.U.N.Y at Oswego est. 1996
Epsilon Chapter- New York City Technical College/Pace University est. 1996
Zeta Chapter- S.U.N.Y at Delhi est. 1997
Eta Chapter- S.U.N.Y at Old Westburry est. 1998
[http://www.geocities.com/LAU_Theta/ Theta Chapter- Southern Connecticut State University est. 1999]
[http://www.iota.Lambdas.com Iota Chapter- University of Florida est. 2001]
[http://www.lambdas.com/chapters/kappa/ Kappa Chapter- University of New Haven est. 2004]
[http://www.lambdas.com/chapters/lambda/ Lambda Chapter*- Reserved for Deceased Hermanos]
[http://www.geocities.com/mulauuww/ University of Wisconsin(WhiteWater) est. 2005]
West Chester University of PA est. 2007 University of Connecticut est. 2008

Affiliations

The fraternity is a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).