Mu Sigma Upsilon

American multicultural collegiate sorority From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Incorporated (ΜΣΥ) is an American multicultural intercollegiate sorority. It was founded in 1981 at Rutgers University–New Brunswick and is recognized as the first multicultural sorority in the nation.[2] Mu Sigma Upsilon was a founding member of the National Multicultural Greek Council. It is the sister organization of Lambda Sigma Upsilon, a Latino-based fraternity.

FoundedNovember 21, 1981; 44 years ago (1981-11-21)
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
TypeSocial
AffiliationNMGC
StatusActive
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Mu Sigma Upsilon
ΜΣΥ
FoundedNovember 21, 1981; 44 years ago (1981-11-21)
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
TypeSocial
AffiliationNMGC
StatusActive
EmphasisCultural Interest
ScopeNational
MottoMujeres Siempre Unidas
"Women Always United"
Colors  Baby Blue and   White
SymbolAmazon Woman
PublicationThe Amazonian [1]
PhilanthropyNAACP
Chapters71
Members1,578 active
NicknameMSU, MUs, Amazonas, Sophisticated Ladies
HeadquartersP.O. Box 7728
North Bergen, New Jersey 07047
United States
Websitewww.msu1981.org
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History

As the number of women from culturally diverse backgrounds pursuing higher education rose in the early 1980s, a need emerged for a dedicated support system. On November 21, 1981, five women—Eve Bracero, Lillian Sierra, Karinee Candelario, Ruth Gonzalez, and Sylvia Vigo—established Mu Sigma Upsilon at Rutgers University–New Brunswick as a social fellowship.

In the early 1980s, Mu Sigma Upsilon became the first sorority to be founded with a multicultural, rather than a specific ethnic or cultural, base.[3] Mu Sigma Upsilon became a Greek-lettered organization in the early 1990s.[4]

R.A.C.E is a national event of the sorority. Each chapter runs its version of the event, where campus cultural organizations are invited to perform in costume and provide cultural displays for table-top exhibitions during the event. Members are encouraged to wear national dress about their cultural background or heritage and provide sample delicacies from all parts of the world.[5][6]

Symbols

The sorority's motto is Mujeres Siempre Unidas or "Women Always United". Its colors are baby blue and white. Its mascot is the Amazon woman. Its nicknames are The Sophisticated Ladies or The MUs (pronounced mews).[7] Its publication is The Amazonian.

Philanthropy

Every five years, the organization selects a national philanthropy as beneficiary. Through this process, we are able to dedicate ourselves as a national organization to aiding a single charity organization for five years at a time, and continue to assist many more organizations in the future. Previous philanthropies include:

Mu Sigma Upsilon's current philanthropy for 2021-2026 is: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)[8]

Mu Sigma Upsilon Foundation

The Mu Sigma Upsilon Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization. The mission of the foundation is to provide essential support and financial resources for the educational, leadership, and charitable purposes of the sorority to enrich the lives of members and assist in improving the community in which they serve.[9]

T.I.A.R.A. Interest Group

T.I.A.R.A. is an acronym for Togetherness, Independence, Academics, Respect, and Achievement. As the official interest group for Mu Sigma Upsilon, the T.I.A.R.A. Group allows prospective members to engage with the organization’s operations prior to induction. Participants gain experience in event planning, programming, fundraising, and networking, while establishing relationships with both current sisters and other prospective members.

Chapters

Undergraduate Chapters

Mu Sigma Upsilon does not name their chapters by the Greek alphabet, but rather chapters are given culturally significant names.[10] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are indicated in italics.

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ChapterCharter date and rangeInstitutionLocation Status Ref.
AmazonaNovember 21, 1981Rutgers University–New BrunswickNew Brunswick, New Jersey Inactive [11][12]
SiksikaNovember 30, 1983William Paterson UniversityWayne, New Jersey Active [11]
ConquistadorasApril 12, 1989New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, New Jersey Inactive [11][12]
MatriarcaNovember 29, 1990Montclair State UniversityMontclair, New Jersey Active [11]
AborigenaApril 17, 1991Rutgers University-NewarkNewark, New Jersey Active [11]
MosaicApril 25, 1991Kean UniversityUnion Township, New Jersey Active [11]
Bellatrix 1991 Memorial [13]
IndigenaDecember 1, 1994New Jersey City University and Saint Peter's UniversityJersey City, New Jersey Active [11]
DestinidasApril 12, 1995Bloomfield CollegeBloomfield, New Jersey Active [11]
ZaonaNovember 18, 1995Stockton UniversityPomona, New Jersey Active [11]
JhansiNovember 10, 1996Pennsylvania State University - MainUniversity Park, Pennsylvania Active [11]
GodasiyoNovember 10, 1996Penn State AltoonaAltoona, Pennsylvania Inactive [11][12]
PalenqueNovember 14, 1998Bloomsburg UniversityBloomsburg, Pennsylvania Active [11]
NarraNovember 19, 1998New York UniversityNew York City, New York Inactive [11][12]
EmeritusNovember 14, 1999Ramapo College of New JerseyMahwah, New Jersey Inactive [11][12]
ConcordiaNovember 14, 1999University of ConnecticutStorrs, Connecticut Active [11]
AbrianemeMarch 16, 2001College of New JerseyEwing Township, New Jersey Active [11]
DeviMarch 9, 2002University of KansasLawrence, Kansas Inactive [11][12]
AnansiMarch 24, 2002Cornell UniversityIthaca, New York Inactive [12]
EvadneMarch 24, 2002Le Moyne CollegeSyracuse, New York Inactive [11][12]
HaumeaMarch 15, 2003University of Central FloridaOrlando, Florida Active [11]
XurimaMarch 20, 2003Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange, New Jersey Active [11][12]
GenesisNovember 1, 2003Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaKutztown, Pennsylvania Active [11]
YaziMarch 10, 2004Florida Memorial CollegeMiami, Florida Inactive [11][12]
OrishaMarch 28, 2004State University of New York at New PaltzNew Paltz, New York Active [11][12]
QuinquatriaMarch 26, 2005Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken, New Jersey Inactive [11][12]
NysaMarch 26, 2005SUNY OneontaOneonta, New York Active [11]
VatharaMay 1, 2005Johnson & Wales University, FloridaMiami, Florida Inactive [11][12]
LazulineNovember 12, 2005Millersville UniversityMillersville, Pennsylvania Active [11]
CelticNovember 20, 2005Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, Virginia Inactive [11][12]
GaiaApril 1, 2006Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, New York Active [11][12]
KyathiraApril 1, 2006University at Buffalo and Buffalo State UniversityBuffalo, New York Active [12]
ThemiskyraApril 6, 2006SUNY Old WestburyOld Westbury, New York Active [11][12]
Cheveyo 2006 Lamar University Beaumont, Texas Inactive [12]
HasinaiApril 8, 2006Stephen F. Austin UniversityNacogdoches, Texas Active [11]
ZotikonApril 13, 2006Hunter College; St. Francis CollegeNew York City, New York Active [11]
DhyaniApril 15, 2007University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, North Carolina Active [11]
JanusApril 6, 2008Barry UniversityMiami, Florida Inactive [11][12]
NovastellaApril 13, 2008West Chester UniversityWest Chester, Pennsylvania Active [11]
KailasaApril 11, 2009University of GeorgiaAthens, Georgia Active [11]
IoniaApril 11, 2009East Stroudsburg UniversityEast Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Active [11]
FreyjaApril 19, 2009Rowan UniversityGlassboro, New Jersey Active [11]
BodhatiDecember 5, 2009Virginia TechBlacksburg, Virginia Inactive [11][12]
RomaApril 17, 2010George Washington UniversityWashington, D.C. Inactive [11][12]
RheaApril 18, 2010Penn State AbingtonAbington Township, Pennsylvania Inactive [11][12]
BoetiaApril 16, 2011Georgia College & State UniversityMilledgeville, Georgia Active [11]
ArikaraNovember 18, 2011University of Nebraska at KearneyKearney, Nebraska Active [11]
KumiApril 1, 2012SUNY OswegoOswego, New York Active [11]
YemayaApril 22, 2012Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, Pennsylvania Active [11]
MiakardiaNovember 10, 2012Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, Pennsylvania Active [11]
KimimelaNovember 11, 2012University of South FloridaTampa, Florida Active [11]
ZaryaApril 6, 2013University of Massachusetts DartmouthDartmouth, Massachusetts Active [11]
SekhmetNovember 2, 2013Marshall UniversityHuntington, West Virginia Active [11]
AkasaNovember 23, 2013Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver, Colorado Inactive [11][12]
Atitlán2014Indiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana, Pennsylvania Inactive [11][12]
SamaraNovember 16, 2014Rutgers University–CamdenCamden, New Jersey Active [11]
ÚthauliaApril 1, 2017Lycoming CollegeWilliamsport, Pennsylvania Active [11]
WujimuApril 7, 2017DePauw UniversityGreencastle, Indiana Active [11]
DianaiaMarch 31, 2018University of RochesterRochester, New York Inactive [11][12]
MaulanaNovember 10, 2018SUNY PlattsburghPlattsburgh, New York Inactive [11][12]
Artemisia November 17, 2018 Felician University Rutherford, New Jersey Inactive [11][12]
ỌkụMarch 30, 2019Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan CampusTeaneck, New Jersey Inactive [11][12]
HoraezielApril 6, 2019SUNY CortlandCortland, New York Inactive [11][12]
ArcusApril 13, 2019SUNY AlbanyAlbany, New York Inactive [11][12]
EdenNovember 16, 2019Moravian CollegeBethlehem, Pennsylvania Active [11]
HuitacaApril 23, 2021Lafayette CollegeEaston, Pennsylvania Active [11]
SaqqaraApril 1, 2023Binghamton UniversityBinghamton, New York Active [11]
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Graduate Chapter (Aretias)

Mu Sigma Upsilon's Aretias Graduate Chapter provides alumnae members with a system to become mentors and advisers to each other and to undergraduates. The chapter remains actively involved in academic programs at undergraduate chapters and surrounding communities with or without an undergraduate chapter. The Aretias Chapter also offers interested women the opportunity to join the sorority at the Graduate level.[14] Women interested in joining MSU’s Aretias Chapter would have completed an undergraduate program with a minimum 3.0 grade point average, or be actively pursuing a degree of higher education.[15]

Local Aretias Chapters:

  • Aretias North New Jersey
  • Aretias Pennsylvania
  • Aretias New York
  • Aretias New England
  • Aretias Central Florida

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