Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.. Who are we?

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Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. Sisters of Diversity, Together as ΘΝΞ

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Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority,

Inc.Sisters of Diversity, Together as

ΘΝΞ

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Who are we?

The Alluringly Elite Alpha Eta Colony of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural

Sorority, Inc.

We were founded on March 21, 2009 as the 28th undergraduate

Chapter/Colony of Theta Women

There are 5 founding members who collectively go by the line name

Magnum Opus

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Alpha Eta ColonyFounding Members

Tanya Alexis Arispe#1 Brigit

Sharon Montelongo Navar#2 Tsunami

Marjorie Adele Ingle#3 – Phoenix Tear

Valeria Maya Fernandez#4 – Mah K’ina

Ana Karen Ramirez#5 - Finesse

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Alpha Eta History

We are five young women who are heavily invested in enriching the UTEP and El Paso Community through the organizations we are a part of.

We have always strived to be living examples of model students and female leaders in our community and at UTEP.

We feel that diversity, in all aspects, should be appreciated and accepted.

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Mission Statement

To promote leadership, multiculturalism,

and self-improvement through academic

excellence, involvement in and service to

the campus and community, as well as

being living examples of sisterhood across

different races, cultures, religions,

backgrounds, and lifestyles.

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Tenets

Scholarship

Service

Leadership

Sisterhood

Multiculturalism

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Fun Facts Symbol

Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

Colors

Lavender, Carolina Blue, and Black

Flower

Sterling Silver Rose

Call:

"Theta Nu" . . . . "ONE Love!"

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Objectives

To incorporate separate cultures into one life

To build self-esteem through sisterhood

To participate in service activities, especially

those concerning diversity in the community

To encourage academic excellence and

overall self-improvement

To promote unity among Greek organizations

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History

In the spring of 1996, the idea of Theta Nu Xi was born when one woman dreamed of something that would be a physical expression of what she felt in her heart.

Her desire to be part of a powerful and confident group of women drove her to recruit 6 other like-minded women.

The 7 of them would become the Founding Monarchs of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.

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History (cont.) At first, the Founding Monarchs were discouraged

from fulfilling their vision.

The Director of Greek Affairs expressed his concern that a new Greek organization, based on the principal of multiculturalism, would not survive at University of North Carolina.

However, the Founding Monarchs believed there was a need for such a sisterhood.

Their efforts set the stage for Theta Nu Xi's presence in the Greek, non-Greek, and surrounding communities.

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History Timeline

April 11, 1997: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offi cially recognized Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority as the Alpha Chapter.

Spring 1998: With the collaborative efforts of the Founding Monarchs and the Sisters, the organization grew beyond their expectations.

April 29, 1999: The Sorority was incorporated.

August 21, 1999: With the participation of the Alpha Chapter and Beta & Gamma Colonies, the National Organization was founded at the first annual National Convention.

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Philanthropy

National Philanthropy

o As of the Convention in 2008, our Philanthropy is Girls for a Change

o We are in the intial stages of helping to bring a GFAC group to Socorro High School and will be fundraising for this

Local philanthropy

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of El Paso

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What makes us different?

“Ultimately, multiculturalism is the belief that there is inherent value in discovering,

understanding, and appreciating all the ways in which people are different from

each other.”

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How ΘΝΞ Benefits the UTEP Greek System

We bring an extra option to UTEP women who believe in celebrating diversity and multiculturalism in all its forms

We wish to bring awareness to the campus and community of issues concerning current events, social issues, and injustices to bring positive change to our world

We want to educate the campus about our Sorority’s unique stepping and strolling traditions

We wish to bring unity amongst all Greek Organizations and create social change

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Leadership Sharon Montelongo Navar

President, Risk Management, Publicity Chair

Valeria Fernandez

Vice President, Treasurer, Social Chair

Marjorie Ingle

Secretary, Community Service Chair, Fundraising Chair

Ana Karen Ramirez

Dean on Intake, Education Chair, Stepmistress

Tanya Arispe

Assistant Dean of Intake, Parliamentarian, Historian

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Our Advisors

Faculty Advisors:

Shawna Clemente

Julian Viera

Alumnae Advisors:

Mallikah Sharp

Karina Villareal

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Greek Council

We petitioned and were approved to be a part of the

Multicultural Greek Council

Valeria will serve as the Secretary for the MGC.All other members will serve as delegates.

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Our Year Long Plan

Fall 2009 – Recruitment and Exposure

Minerpalooza, National Convention, Homecoming Activites, Educational Forums, Self-Defense Class Event, Service Events, Socials, etc

Spring 2010 – Expansion and Growth

Greek Week, Educational Forums, Service Events, Socials, Graduation of two Founders, etc

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Recruitment

Tabling

Orientation, Welcome Back Week, Greek Recruitment Week, etc

Community Service Events

Education Forums

Interest Meetings

Socials

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Selection Process

Qualifications:

Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher

Must be in at least their second semester of college during process

Consists of:

An invitation-only Formal Interest Meeting

Applications

In-depth Interview

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Intake Process

Our intake process is secret!

Selection is made after the application and interview

Following, there will be a pledge process

We refer to this as the Intake Process

Once this is complete, there is a “coming out”, what we call an Emergence. Other Greek organizations refer to this as a Probate show.

This is when our new members are introduced to campus and their identities are revealed

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