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!

3rd Annual Toy Drive Shatters Expectations

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Contact: David Machado 520.982.4313
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LAMBDA THETA PHI – GAMMA BETA CHAPTER – 3rd ANNUAL TOY DRIVE SHATTERS EXPECTATIONS
Fraternity collects record 15,000 toys to benefit Salvation Army, others


TUCSON, AZ - December 8th, 2008 - This past weekend, Lambda Theta Phi's Gamma Beta Chapter at the University of Arizona took part in their 3rd annual 24 Hour Toy Drive, and in a time of economic hardship they witnessed generosity of epic proportions. The drive was held on December 5th and 6th, totaling 24 hours between the two days. The drive was hosted by the Wal-Mart Super center on West Valencia Road in Tucson, AZ. In partnership with the Salvation Army, and through the cooperation of Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc., the fraternity shattered its goal of 2,000 toys, raising over 15,000 new toys for less fortunate children in the Tucson and Southern Arizona area. With great thanks to Lisa Frank Incorporated for a deeply generous donation, the fraternity extends a sincere thanks to the community for helping in its cause.

All toys collected will benefit the Salvation Army’s Christmas Angel Toy Drive, as well as a local event called "Miracle on 31st street", who gives out toys to the children of South Tucson on Christmas eve. "I speak on behalf of our entire organization when I say that we continue to be blessed by the generosity of our community every holiday season", said chapter President David Machado, who has been a brother of the fraternity for more than three years. "We have a commitment to our community that we intend to fulfill every year," said Chapter Vice President and Director of Public Relations Adam Grijalva. In future years, the fraternity hopes to bring together more organizations of multicultural roots to participate in their event, making sure every child in Southern Arizona has a joyous holiday season.

Founded in 1975 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. is the first and largest nationally 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), is a member of NALFO, and has over 90 Chapters and Colonies in: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, 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.

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Congratulations to Eta Line: Los Cuatro Guerreros del Imperio

Congratulations to Gamma Beta's Eta Line

Los Cuatro Guerreros del Imperio

PM: Carlos Retamoza

#1 Omar Contreras "Curandero"

#2 Chris Parent "Sol"

#3 Michael Kiefer "Unbreakable"

#4 Syd Moore "Esquire"

The four gentlemen join the 27 brothers of the Empire of the Eternal Eclipse. The line celebrated their crossing with a coming out show at The University of Arizona's Alumni Plaza today with many brothers, Greeks, friends and family.

Gamma Beta chapter, "Empire of the Eternal Eclipse" was founded February 27, 2005 at The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. Gamma Beta consistently serves the Tucson community with many educational, cultural and service related events including the chapter's signature winter philanthropy, the 24-hour toy drive. Gamma Beta provides a support system to brothers at the UA, promoting academic success and the goal of graduation.

Founded in 1975 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. is the first nationally 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 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, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. More information about Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. can be found on www.Lambda1975.org.