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

Congratulations to Brother Gian Chaves

Congratulations to Brother Gian Chaves of Alpha Upsilon Chapter, who will be celebrating the gift of marriage today with his new wife Diana in Albuquerque.

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.

AZNM Sector Sets Plans for Future

TEMPE, AZ - Members from Alpha Sigma (ASU), Alpha Upsilon (UNM) and Gamma Beta (UA) chapters met with the AZNM Sector Executive Board for the 2nd Annual AZNM Leadership Summit at Arizona State University on August 16, 2008. Members presented on best practices with regard to chapter management, event planning and induction practices, as well as setting goals for the 2008-2009 school year and beyond.

"One of our main goals in hosting the summit every year is to evaluate our strengths as a sector and plan to build upon them as we move into the future. We have a lot of great energy right now, and it's important that we direct it strategically," said Sector Vice President Patrick Bryan.

Just one year ago the sector held its first Leadership Summit in Las Cruces, NM to begin the unification of Arizona and New Mexico chapters into a unified sector. Now that the development process is over, the sector has set its sights on planning for the future and enhancing existing efforts for the betterment of Lambda Theta Phi in the Southwestern United States.

Founded in 1975 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. is the first national recognized Greek-letter organization founded as a Latin Fraternity. The membership of Lambda Theta Phi is open to all college men who support is values of scholarship, respect for all cultures, community service, and the advancement and fair treatment of Latinos. Lambda Theta Phi was the first Latin Fraternity to be recognized by the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and today, has over 90 Chapters and Colonies in, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. More information about Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. can be found on www.Lambda1975.org.

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Alpha Upsilon, Alpha Sigma Bring Home National Awards

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. held its 32nd Anniversary Banquet, concluding the National Convention in San Francisco and bestowing two AZNM chapters with awards.

Chapter of the Year, the highest honor given to a chapter, was awarded to Alpha Upsilon Chapter of the University of New Mexico, the third time in the chapter's ten year history. Among the many events the chapter posted in the last year, highlights included raising $1,200 for the Peruvian Relief Effort, and their extensive mentorship program.

Undergraduate Brother of the Year, an award recognizing one undergraduate brother's contribution in the areas of leadership, scholarship and brotherhood, went to Arizona State University's Alpha Sigma Chapter President, James Randall. In addition to his leadership within the fraternity, Brother Randall was also recognized for his significant contributions to S.T.E.P. through leadership and service.

Congratulations to all AZNM brothers for a successful inaugural year as a unified Arizona and New Mexico sector. These awards are surely just the beginning of a bright future.

Conqueror: Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - On Saturday, January 19, the Arizona New Mexico Sector of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. hosted its second brotherhood retreat in Albuquerque, NM. Aptly named "Conqueror," the retreat required brothers to employ their knowledge of the city of Albuquerque, the fraternity and themselves to win. Five teams of three competed in various challenges, culminating in a salute competition outside the Student Union Building (SUB) at the University of New Mexico.

First place winners were awarded $50 gift certificates to CollegiateGreek.com, and included brothers Jose Rodriguez and Andrew Provencio from Gamma Beta and Adan Gonzales from Alpha Upsilon. Second place was awarded a free dinner at El Pinto Restaurant in Albuquerque, with the prize going to brothers Jesus Arenas and Art Gonzalez from Gamma Beta and Chris Chaves from Alpha Upsilon.

The sector also bestowed the honor of salute champion of the year to Alpha Upsilon Chapter. The award, formerly given to chapters in the Arizona 1 Sector, will be altered to include the name of the past winner, Alpha Sigma, and the new title of Arizona New Mexico Sector Salute Champion of the Year.

The next brotherhood retreat will occur next January at The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.

Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc originated at Kean University in Union, New Jersey in 1975, and has extended from New York to California and many states in between. Their purpose is to embody the foundations of Unity, Respect, Brotherhood, Culture, and Pride, all the while excelling in the classroom and becoming a leaders of great impact to their organization, their family, and their community.

AZNM Sector Hosts First Annual Anniversary Dinner

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TUCSON, AZ - On December 1, 2007 Arizona Sector One of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. successfully held its first ever Anniversary Dinner at Dragon's View Restaurant to commemorate the December 1 national founding date for the fraternity. The event was the first event to bring together a large number brothers from the three chapters, spanning two states.

Tucson was selected for the first dinner due to the sector board's location and the large number of fraternity members in Southern Arizona. The event is planned to continue next year in Albuquerque, New Mexico, home to the sector's next largest concentration of members.

With 50 people in attendance, awards were given to individual members and chapter entities for success and achievement. Award winners included:

Collaborative Event of the Year
Catalina Magnet High School Restoration Project with the O.W.L.S. in C.U.S.
GAMMA BETA - THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Academic Award
James Randal - Managing a high GPA while also tirelessly furthering his chapter
ALPHA SIGMA - ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Service Event of the Year
Peruvian Relief Effort (Salsa in the SUB and WalMart BBQ - contributing $1,200)
ALPHA UPSILON - UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

Chapter of the Year
ALPHA UPSILON - UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

The Dr. Cayetano Socarrás Legacy Award
David Fernando Machado
GAMMA BETA - THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Special guests to the event included brother Roque De Leon from Alpha Theta Chapter at Texas A&M and three alumni sisters of Chi Upsilon Sigma's Alpha Zeta Chapter at Texas Christian University.

Founded in 1975 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. is the first national recognized Greek-letter organization founded as a Latin Fraternity. The membership of Lambda Theta Phi is open to all college men who support its values of scholarship, respect for all culture, community service, and the advancement and fair treatment of Latinos. Lambda Theta Phi was the first Latin Fraternity to be recognized by the North-American Inter-Fraternity Conference (NIC) and today, has over 90 Chapters and Colonies in: Arizona, Atlanta, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. More information about Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. can be found on www.Lambda1975.org.

The Arizona New Mexico Sector of Lambda Theta Phi is the regional body governing chapters at Arizona State University, University of New Mexico, The University of Arizona and Eastern New Mexico University.

Lambda Week @ UNM (10-29 to 11-3)

Alpha Upsilon chapter at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque is hosting it's annual Lambda Week (October 29-November 3). An event will occur each day of the week with everything from service to educational events. The week will culminate on Friday with "Salsa in the SUB," a philanthropic event to raise money for victims of the California fires.

For more information contact chapter president, Gian Chaves.