Chi Upsilon Sigma, National Latin Sorority Inc., has a history that extends

deeper and more profoundly than names and dates. We are founded on the

principles of individuality, pride, trust, dignity, womanhood, and love in

order to achieve a unique sisterhood. We welcome all women interested in

sharing, as well as, maintaining their cultural customs, values, and beliefs.

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Alpha Chapter was founded on April 29, 1980 becoming the first

independent Latin sorority in the nation, and was officially added to the

Rutgers University Greek community on March 11, 1981. CUS was born at

a time of great change, when women began a dramatic rise for self-

representation and organization. Therefore, it was felt that a brother organization was

unnecessary to attain our Sisterhood. This concept has only been reinforced in the minds

and remained true in the hearts of all sisters throughout the generations.

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Our Founders are seven Latinas who had the desire to form an organization to promote leadership in the community and Sisterhood — to create a place away from home in which members could feel the strong sense of family. We are a Sisterhood of ALL ethnicities and cultures. Our common calling is a respect for one another and the ideals of our Founding Mothers, rooted in the empowerment of all women and appreciation of our cultures and all its aspects.

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We are devoted to our mission, to create a political, educational, social, and cultural awareness not only amongst ourselves but in addition to the Rutgers community and that outside the university. CUS is a promise of love, pride, and respect for all sisters and in this belief we keep the CUS dream a reality.