Mu Sigma Upsilon

Mu Sigma Upsilon
Mu Sigma Upsilon.
ΜΣΥ
Founded November 21, 1981
Rutgers University
Type Social
Scope National
Motto Mujeres Siempre Unidas
Women Always United
Colors Baby blue and White
Symbol Amazon Woman
Chapters 47
Cultural symbol Amazona Woman
Headquarters New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Homepage http://www.msu1981.org

Mu Sigma Upsilon is the first multicultural national sorority associated with the National Multicultural Greek Council. It is a non-profit Greek letter organization of college-educated women committed to academics, unification of all women and the services for their communities and universities.

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History

Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. was originally founded as a Social Fellowship on November 21, 1981 at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. The founders were five latina women determined to establish an organization that brought together all women. It was their limitless vision that enabled these determined women to break down the barriers and build the bridges that connected these women. Hence, their motto "Mujeres Siempre Unidas," or "Women Always United. As the years went by, the members of Mu Sigma Upsilon saw many greek organizations emerging on university campuses and decided to become a greek lettered organization.


MSU has grown to a membership of hundreds of women with recognized chapters in 10 states across the country including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Kansas, Florida, Virginia, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia and the District of Columbia.

Tradition- Stepping

Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. was founded as a stepping organization, which means it is part of the sorority's history and traditions, and at one point in time every sister of MSU has learned and performed in a step show. The national and chapter step teams participate in exhibitions and consistently place in step competitions.


QUICK FACTS

Colors: Baby Blue and White

Mascot Amazon woman

Motto: Mujeres Siempre Unidas or Women Always United

Nickname: Mu's

Goals

  • Academic Excellence
The members of Mu Sigma Upsilon believe that with the knowledge gained through a higher education, women can succeed in our future endeavors. Within each chapter is a system to ensure academic excellence among their sisters and interested ladies. With study groups and academic workshops they are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academics.
  • Unity Amongst All Women
Through unity there is strength, through strength there is power, and with power, women can overcome any obstacle. With annual retreats, conventions and banquets the ladies of Mu Sigma Upsilon strive to strengthen their bonds as women and sisters. They reach out to all women with forums relevant to the needs in today's society with forums on all topics including health, professionalism and relationships.
  • To Be Active In The University And Community
All people are extensions of the communities in which they were raised. In giving back to them, Mu Sigma Upsilon is ensuring progressive growth and improvement for future generations. MSU provides services through formal or informal partnerships with local nonprofit and community-based organizations, as designed to improve the quality of life for community residents or to solve particular problems related to community needs such as health care, child care, literacy training, education (including tutuorial services), welfare, social services, transportation, housing and neighborhood improvement, public safety, crime prevention and control, recreation, rural development, and community improvement, students with disabilities, etc.


T.I.A.R.A.'s

T.I.A.R.A. stands for Togetherness, Independence, Academics, Respect and Achievement The T.I.A.R.A. Group is the official interest group of Mu Sigma Upsilon. Being an active T.I.A.R.A. allows MSU hopefuls the opportunity to get an in-depth look at the sisterhood. They experience first-hand what it would be like to be a sister of Mu through planning, programming, fundraising and networking. It also allows for the prospective members to get to know one another as well as Mu Sigma Upsilon sisters.

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References

External links

http://www.musigmaupsilon.org/


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