Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc.

About Us

Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc., is a sororal organization devoted to enriching our youth, women, and organizations through positive, political and social actions, as well as creating awareness within our communities.

Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc. is a Latina-based sorority but is not exclusive and welcomes individuals from all cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Omicron Hermanas in red para on stairs

Our Mission

We exist to empower ourselves as women through learning about each of our varied cultures, and to help the underprivileged members of the American Society.

We intend to gain access to success for the underprivileged members of our society through positive, political, and social actions within our communities, and the greater global community.

In short, Lambda Pi Upsilon’s goal is to change, challenge, and improve our society’s defects.

Metas

Lambda Pi Upsilon uses Metas, or Goals to inspire our events, philanthropy, and mission.
The Metas of Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc. are:


Family

To bond as a family providing support and sisterhood.


Education

To educate all people about the fallacy of the negative stereotypes that surround Latinos, and those of African, Asian, and Indigenous descent.


Motivation

To motivate everyone who we interact with to achieve academic and professional goals, specifically the children in our communities.


Advancement

To promote the advancement of women in our communities.


Learning

To emphasize the importance of learning as well as proceeding on to higher education for ourselves and anyone willing to make a difference.


Exposure

To expose the children of our community to the extremely broad horizon within their reach.

Our Six Founding Mothers AKA Six Pillars of Strength

Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc., was founded on November 6, 1992 by these Almighty women:

Sandra Mosquera-Valerio
Sandra Mosquera-Valerio
Lisette Pineda
Lisette Pineda
Maria Fritz-Rodriguez
Maria Fritz-Rodriguez
Glorivy Arce
Glorivy Arce
Ebony Robinson
Ebony Robinson
Nancy Martinez
Nancy Martinez

Our History

Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc. was founded on November 6, 1992 at the State University of New York College at Geneseo by six women who fought and addressed social issues involving women in their community, particularly Latina women. 

Located on a predominantly caucasian campus, these six women were driven to find a sense of unity and commonality by approaching the ideas of cultural identity and growth of mind.

Founding Mothers in white

Insignia

Colors

Red, White, Gold, and Black

red white gold black national colors

Mascot

Jaguar

Jaguar - animal front view, isolated on white, shadow

Flower

Fire and Ice Rose

(White Rose with Red Tips)

Stone

Emerald

Green emeralds on a white background. Precious gems.

Nicknames

These names are woven into our identity, representing the unique pride, history, and unity of our Hermandad.

LPiU
Divas
Lambda Divas

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The Motto of Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc. is

Con Amor, Dignidad, y Orgullo

With Love, Dignity, and Pride