Congratulations to Omicron Line at Alpha Upsilon!

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Arizona / New Mexico Sector welcomes its 10th, 11th, and 12th new brothers of spring 2009 to the brotherhood of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. Alpha Upsilon's newest brothers are:

Omicron Line

PM: Adan Gonzales

#1 Stalin Rios

#2 Miko Serna

#3 Luis Pinedo

Arizona / New Mexico Sector Celebrates Largest, Most Advanced Graduating Class in History

ARIZONA & NEW MEXICO - Brothers from all four entities in Arizona / New Mexico Sector will be celebrating the completion of their studies at both undergraduate and graduate levels. This will be the largest number of brothers to graduate in one semester (11) in AZNM's four-year history (2 years with New Mexico chapters). It will also be the first time, as a sector, brothers have graduated with master's degrees and the first set of graduate degrees for brothers from Gamma Beta chapter at The University of Arizona.

Alpha Sigma Chapter - Arizona State University

"The Eternal Ring of Fire"

James Randall (Summer 2006)
B.A. Anthropology

Alpha Upsilon Chapter - University of New Mexico

"La Fuerza del Sol"

Chris Chaves (Spring 2005)

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Fernando Gonzalez (Fall 2002)

B.S. Construction Management

Minor in Business Management

Eastern New Mexico University Colony

"The Chiefs of the Eastern Plains"

Juan Prado (Spring 2005)

B.S. Business Administration - Applied Economics & Finance

Gamma Beta Chapter - The University of Arizona

"Empire of the Eternal Eclipse"

Nathaniel Arana (Summer 2006)

B.S.B.A Business Management

Anthony Frazier (Summer 2006)

B.A. East Asian Studies

Arturo Gonzalez (Summer 2007)*

B.S. Sociology

Minor in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

Ivan Jimenez (Spring 2005)

Founding Brother #2

B.A. Spanish

Derek Marquez (Summer 2005)

B.A. Mexican American Studies

W. Patrick Bryan (Spring 2005)

Founding Brother #5

M.A. Higher Education - Organization & Administration

Omar Contreras (Fall 2008)

M.P.H. Public Health - Epidemiology

*Now a brother of Illinois Sector 1, will be graduating from Western Illinois University

Alpha Upsilon plans New Mexico Youth Leadership Symposium

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LAMBDA THETA PHI LATIN FRATERNITY, INC. – ALPHA UPSILON CHAPTER TO HOST INAUGURAL NEW MEXICO YOUTH LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The Gentlemen of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Upsilon Chapter at The University of New Mexico will host the New Mexico Youth Leadership Symposium on UNM’s Main Campus on April 17, 2009. This one-day intensive leadership experience will give local high school students the opportunity to gain skills and information necessary for successful matriculation into an institution of higher education. Using resources from the university and Albuquerque community, the fraternity has put together an exciting program that will feature presentations ranging from how to dress for success, to how to be an effective leader. The Brothers of Alpha Upsilon Chapter will also host a presentation regarding the

use of community service opportunities as a means of gaining leadership skills and roles in the community while simultaneously enriching it.

Any Albuquerque Public Schools junior is eligible for the program, though sophomores and seniors will also be considered. More information is available at http://www.nmyls.org. This program will ensure that high school students that attend will leave with the information and skills necessary to become successful college students.

Contact:

Timoteo de la Serna, Public Relations Officer

timoteo@unm.edu

(505) 263-5438

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Alpha Upsilon Sweeps UNM Greek Awards

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Contact Timoteo de la Serna, Public Relations Officer
timoteo@unm.edu
(505) 263-5438

LAMBDA THETA PHI LATIN FRATERNITY, INC. – ALPHA UPSILON CHAPTER RECEIVES CHAPTER OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The Gentlemen of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Upsilon Chapter at The University of New Mexico had a very successful year in 2008. The chapter was recognized during an awards banquet in 8 out of a possible 9 categories that include: campus involvement, chapter management, community service, membership education and development, recruitment, risk management, outreach, and public relations. The chapter was also one of only four Greek-letter organizations to be awarded the 5 Star Chapter of Excellence award, and was the only fraternity to do so.

Over the course of 2008, the Brothers of Alpha Upsilon Chapter completed over 1,200 community service hours (more than 10 percent of the total number of community service hours completed by all UNM Greeks), with an average of over 100 hours per brother, all while maintaining an average GPA of 3.13, the highest among fraternities.

Individual brothers have also had great success. Brother Chris Chaves was awarded the Greek Advancing the Community Award, the Clauve Outstanding Student Award, and was inducted into Who’s Who Among College Students in American Universities and Colleges along with Brothers Gian Chavez and Timoteo de la Serna. De la Serna was also recently accepted into UNM’s Research Opportunity Program and will be conducting undergraduate research with a faculty mentor.

The Brothers of Alpha Upsilon will continue to strive for excellence in 2009 by serving our community and our university in every way that we can.

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2008 AZNM Awards Banquet a Success!

AZNM Sector Brothers

Dr. Cayetano Socarrás Legacy Award winner Gian Chaves (Alpha Upsilon) with wife Diana

ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- Brothers from across the states of Arizona and New Mexico gathered in Albuquerque November 22 to celebrate the national anniversary of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. (nationally celebrated on December 1). The Banquet was held at La Placita Dining Rooms in the Conquistador Banquet Room, with attendance from Gamma Beta and Alpha Upsilon. In keeping with the sector tradition, awards for the year were presented to following brothers and entities:

ACADEMIC BROTHER OF THE YEAR

Adam Grijalva

Gamma Beta Chapter - "Empire of the Eternal Eclipse"

The University of Arizona

COLLABORATIVE EVENT OF THE YEAR

Alpha Upsilon's 10th Anniversary Banquet

Alpha Upsilon Chapter & Lambda Delta Alumni Chapter

The University of New Mexico

SERVICE EVENT OF THE YEAR

24-Hour Toy Drive

Gamma Beta Chapter - "Empire of the Eternal Eclipse"

The University of Arizona

CHAPTER OF THE YEAR

Gamma Beta Chapter - "Empire of the Eternal Eclipse"

The University of Arizona

DR. CAYETANO SOCARRÁS LEGACY AWARD

Gian A. Chaves

Alpha Upsilon Chapter - "La Fuerza Del Sol"

University of New Mexico

AZNM Begins New Rivalry with UA vs. UNM Football Game

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - The brothers of Arizona/New Mexico Sector 1 began a new chapter in sector history yesterday as they solidified a new rivalry game between the two states. Brothers from Gamma Beta Chapter at The University of Arizona drove up to Albuquerque to face off with brothers from Alpha Upsilon Chapter at the University of New Mexico.

Brothers began the day with a relaxing tailgate complete with hamburgers, hot dogs and Rock Band. The UNM brothers were exceptional hosts and set up a large tent complete with couches, TV and music.

After the tailgate, everyone moved into the UNM football stadium to see the Lobos defeat the Wildcats 36 to 28. After the game, brothers reunited for an evening celebration.