- Only Latino Fraternity to be founded at an Ivy League Institution
- Only Latino Fraternity to have chapters established at all 8 Ivy League Universities
- Fraternal Chapters in 15 states and 70 campuses
- Chapters at 8 out of the Top 10 Universities, according to U.S. News and World Report's 2004 Best Colleges and Universities
- 12 Graduate Chapters, extending from New York to Los Angeles
- National Philanthropy: The La Unidad Latina Foundation has raised over $40,000 for minority scholarships over the last year
- La Unidad Latina is a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).
- La Unidad Latina is a nationally insured organization
- Nationally recognized community service initiative
- 2004 and 2005 National Step Champions
- 2007 Organization of the Year for all Latino Fraternal Organizations
La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Incorporated, a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization established in 1982, exists to bring men together in Brotherhood and to unite the Latino community. In its pursuit to fulfill this mission, La Unidad Latina will:
- Provide Latino students with the academic, cultural and social support necessary to excel in institutions of higher learning
- Increase opportunities for Latino children and adolescents to achieve in elementary and secondary schools
- Develop leaders that shall provide, develop and implement the tools for community empowerment
- Inspire ethnic pride and cultural awareness in the Latino community
- Support the efforts to enhance the growth and well-being of the Latino
community- Collaborate with individuals, organizations and institutions that will join our efforts to improve the conditions of the Latino community.
Curious about Latino Greek life? Need to learn something about our organization?
- QUESTION
Does La Unidad Latina have a sister sorority?- ANSWER
No. Although we have strong historic ties to some organizations, we are not constitutionally or otherwise affiliated with any other organization
- QUESTION
Do you haze?- ANSWER
We do not physically abuse or degrade our Caballeros. Although our process is difficult, we do not believe brotherhood can be built upon a foundation of humiliation and degradation. Furthermore, La Fraternidad has anti-hazing policies which adhere to even the strictest anti-hazing laws.
- QUESTION
How do you become an Hermano?- ANSWER
There are three ways in which someone can become an Hermano:
The undergraduate pledge process.
The graduate/professional pledge process.
Selection to become an Honorary Hermano
- QUESTION
Will my academics suffer when I am in the fraternity?- ANSWER
No. Each chapter within this organization has a 4.0 scholastic program and mandates that each member of the chapter maintain a minimum grade point average to remain active in the chapter. Hermanos in various professions are available to help younger Hermanos in any subject that they may need assistance with. Members with the highest GPA are recognized at the fraternity's Annual National Gala held every February.
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What are the advantages of being in LUL?- ANSWER
Along with the benefits of support, encouragement and friendships that last a lifetime, fraternity membership offers many practical benefits to its members. The LUL Foundation, a 501-c-3 organization offers scholarships to members who apply and are accepted.
Members of the fraternity are provided unlimited opportunities to develop their leadership skills by attending seminars, holding officer and committee positions within the chapter; and serving as a role model for younger members. Through volunteering in the community and on campus, members of fraternities develop the self worth that comes from serving others. Fraternities also offer a lifetime of networking opportunities with men of all ages and professions.
- QUESTION
What about hazing and alcohol use?- ANSWER
La Unidad Latina prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages in membership recruitment. Each chapter of the fraternity forbids all alcohol use by members under the age of 21 years at any and all fraternity events. The use of alcohol during formal recruitment is strictly prohibited for all men who are participating in the recruitment process. Men who are found in violation of this policy will be dismissed from the recruitment process.
- QUESTION
Where could I recieve more information?
- ANSWER
You could click on this link (Information Packet). This is an information packet for all those who are interested in finding out more information about our Elite fraternity.
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Have a question not answered above?- ANSWER
Click here to contact members of the Theta Chapter.
©2008 Theta Chapter of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc.
Created and Maintained by Patrick Ramos.