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

Gamma Beta Brother Selected for Prestigious CDC Fellowship

TUCSON, AZ - Gamma Beta Brother Omar Contreras (Fall 2008) was recently selected for a prestigious fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control and Presentation (CDC) in Atlanta, GA. Brother Contreras will be working with other public health professionals in the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) in the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention. He will be working specifically with epidemiologists on identifying demographic characteristics of individuals who have multiple behavioral risk factors for obesity and overweight. The fellowship can last for up to two years and is in conjunction with the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH). Brother Contreras will be one of only 20 individuals in the country selected for CDC fellowships this year.

Omar Contreras is a graduate student in the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and will complete his studies in May with a Master's in Public Health (MPH) with an emphasis in epidemiology. In addition to his new fellowship, Brother Contreras is also the recipient of the 2008 Centennial Award, a recognition given to only one minority student at each level of study per year. He is also the recipient of the Russell H. Swanson Public Health Scholarship, the Andrew J. Nichols Scholarship and was selected as an EXPORT Fellow in 2007. Prior to his graduate work, Brother Contreras had the opportunity to serve as a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Fellow at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.

In his spare time, Brother Contreras serves as president of the Public Health Student Alliance, co-chaired the 2008 MPH Internship Conference and the 2008 Diversity Celebration and was co-captain of the Diabetes Walk. He currently works as a research associate in the UA College of Nursing, investigating the exercise program adherence in diabetic adolescents.

Brother Contreras is a true example of a Lambda man, and an amazing role model for young Latino men. We are proud of his accomplishments and wish him much success in Atlanta this summer!

Conqueror 2009: Show Low

Show Low, AZ - Brother from Arizona/New Mexico Sector united in the White Mountains of Eastern Arizona for the second annual AZNM Brotherhood Retreat. With over 20 brothers in attendance, this was an extremely successful weekend full of competitions and brotherhood events. The AZNM Sector Executive Board is already planning to host the event again in Show Low next year... this time in a much larger cabin.

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.

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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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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.

Demonik a Success

TUCSON, AZ - With over 200 patrons in attendance, the first ever Arizona/New Mexico Sector fundraising event was a success, drawing in a large crowd to contribute to the financial development of the sector. See photos in our new gallery.

Demonik - October 27 @ Casa Blanca Bar & Grill