Chi Upsilon Sigma has been in exsitence since April 29,1980, incepted on the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers- the State University of New Jersey. The sorority was officially added to the Rutgers University Greek Community on March 11, 1981. Our founders are 7 Latinas who had the desire to form an organization to promote leadership amoung the Latino Community. More Importantly, it was their desire to create a sisterhood - a place away from home in which the members could feel the strong sense of family which is such a force in the latino culture. Over the years we have grown to include women of a variety of ethnicities and cultures. Our common calling is a respect for one another and the ideals of our Founding Mothers, rooted in individuality, loyalty, pride, womanhood, and appreciation of the Latino culture and all its aspects.
We pride ouselves in our mission to educate not only ourselves, but the community as well. One of our organizational goals is the promotion of political, educational, cultural, and social awareness. Another is a dedication to servicing the community and those in need. We accomplish these goals through programming and workshops, philanthropies and fundraising, as well as hands on community service.
On a social level, CUS has worked in conjunction with a variety of organizations, from fellow Latino Greeks to non- Greek Letter organizations and clubs. We host sociall functions such as mixers, parties, and step exhibitions. As an organization, CUS is one of the only Latino Greek Letter organizations that has performed or competed in National Step Shows.
CUS stands for Corazones Unidos Siempre, a promise from sister to sister to remain true to one another and and the dream of our Founders. |
