Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. is the proud sponsor of our annual National RAICES (Roots); a week-long series of events held nationally. Every chapter enthusiastically participates by hosting a variety of events while promoting and celebrating Latino heritage and culture on their respective campus and/or community. You will find that throughout the week, our Hermanas will be offering a variety of events that are enlightening and thought-provoking with focuses on cultural enrichment, women's issues, community service and scholarship. All of these events will revolve around the chosen topic for the year.
At this time, Iota Chapter is excited to announce Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc.'s RAICES theme for 2009:
"A CALL TO SERVICE: Strengthening our Communities"
which will take place in Ithaca, NY, from Monday, Sept. 28th through Sunday, Oct. 4th, 2009. For specific information on events contact Chapter President Sasha Lopez at sml67@cornell.edu.
Not in Ithaca? For specific information on events taking place in your area and/or contact information for the chapter nearest you, visit our chapter directory: http://www.sigmalambdaupsilon.org/directory.asp?id=10 on our main site.
RAICES events are open to everyone - We look forward to seeing you there!
:: RAICES 2009 List of Events ::
--MONDAY, September 28, 2009--
** Look out for posters commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Young Lords Movement in the Arts Quad, Cornell University! **
--WEDNESDAY, September 30, 2009--
** ¡Sí, Lo Hicimos! (Yes We Did!) **
7:30PM - ALS Room, Ithaca College
An interactive screening and discussion commemorating the 40th year anniversary of the Young Lords and their historical political movement.
-- THURSDAY, October 1, 2009 --
** Closed Community Service **
-- FRIDAY, October 2, 2009--
**Cafe Con Leche - Service through Leadership: From Community to Candidacy**
6:30PM @ Mews Hall, Cornell University
Discuss the importance of activism in our communities with our special guest ROSA CLEMENTE!
--SATURDAY, October 3, 2009--
**Bowling for Books** co-sponsored w/ Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
1PM to 4PM @ Helen Newman Bowling Lanes, Cornell University
An afternoon of BOWLING for a CAUSE! $2 with a book donation/$4 without a book donation.
**SeduKtion** co-sponsored w/ Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
10PM-2AM @ Appel Commons MPR, Cornell University
Party it up like no other with Señoritas and Nupes! Music by DJ HeaVyyNess
Proceeds benefitting the LADYS Mentorship Program & the Frantz K. Simpson Scholarship
--SUNDAY, October 4, 2009--
*Informal Tea*
3PM @ Goldwin Smith Hall, Lewis Auditorium, Cornell University
We invite all interested women to learn more about the Hermanas and what makes us different from the rest. We are Latina based NOT Latina exclusive! ALL ethnicities are welcome!!
We hope to see you at RAICES Week 2009! Thanks for your support!
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