NALFO Press Releases

[TotallyWicked]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Get outta here, you ain't in NALFO!

Hit the skids!




*runs*

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Question, is advertising a site on here considered a nuisance...peep my sig...

[Senusret I]

We're gonna start a GC United Greek Council for people who are tired of the tomfoolery on their orgs email groups.

I have to admit, I ignited the latest fire on ours LOL

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

We're gonna start a GC United Greek Council for people who are tired of the tomfoolery on their orgs email groups.

I have to admit, I ignited the latest fire on ours LOL

Yea, I kind of contributed to the current "discussion" that's going on (OMG, we're MC!! Why would we be NALFO!? Nuh-uh, we're latino!! IknowyouarebutwhatamI)


But I move for the creation of the GCUGC. All in favor?

[preciousjeni]

lol @ botha y'all

ETA: Aye

[TotallyWicked]

Originally Posted by knight_shadow

Yea, I kind of contributed to the current "discussion" that's going on (OMG, we're MC!! Why would we be NALFO!? Nuh-uh, we're latino!! IknowyouarebutwhatamI)


But I move for the creation of the GCUGC. All in favor?

Oh speaking of ya Knight_Shadow...

Congrats on graduating!

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by TotallyWicked

Oh speaking of ya Knight_Shadow...

Congrats on graduating!

Thanks

[LatinaAlumna]

^Ah, you beat me to it!

CHICO LOVE!

[knight_shadow]

PHI IOTA ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
council@phiota. org - 9322 3rd Avenue Suite 412 Brooklyn, New York 11209
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Phiota becomes Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Graduate Fellow Washington, DC - September, 2009

Andres Olivio has been named a named a Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Graduate Fellow assigned to the Office of Congressman Jose Serrano.

Andrés Olivo graduated from Nu Chapter (Boston/Northeastern University) with a B.A in Political Science.

At Northeastern University he was involved with the Latin American Student Organization (LASO). While Andrés served as secretary on LASO's executive board, the group won Northeastern University's Organization of the Year Award. Other accomplishments of his include being a La Comunidad en Acción Scholarship recipient and volunteering at Early Education Centers at school and around the Greater Boston Community. Andrés is also a brother of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. As a senior at Northeastern University, the Latino Student Cultural Center recognized many of Olivo's accomplishments by presenting him with several awards.

Andrés' professional experience includes working with the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Consumer Affairs, and the Regional Employment Board of Hampden County.

After completing his CHCI Public Policy Fellowship, Andrés hopes to attend graduate school in public administration to further strengthen his skills as a government professional.

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Founded on December 26, 1931 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has continued to supply voice and vision to the goals of Pan-Americanism throughout the world. The Fraternity has long stood at the forefront of the Latino community's development through many notable Phiota men, including former presidents of Latin American countries. Today Phi Iota Alpha, The Oldest Latino Fraternity in Existence, continues to serves our community as the preeminent Latino fraternal organization with chapters throughout the United States.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c) (3) organization, provides leadership development programs and educational services to students and young emerging leaders. The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic Members of Congress, nonprofit, union and corporate leaders. For more information call CHCI at (202) 543-1771 or visit www.chci.org.

Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - The Oldest Latino Fraternity in Existence

[LatinaAlumna]

^Good job!

...but what is a "phiota"?

[knight_shadow]

lol

[FIA1931]

What is a FIOTA you ask?

FIOTA: a highly recognized person part of the oldest existing latino brotherhood, Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc. Characteristics include academic excellence, the ideals of a gentleman, the talents of a prodigy and the values of a brother [ see also perfection, suave, dedication]

[FIA1931]

PHI IOTA ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Contacts:

Omar Lopez
Director of Marketing
Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
http://www.phiota.org/press.php
casal5@hotmail.com

Phiota becomes youngest LULAC state director

Arkadelphia, Arkansas - September, 2009

Alejandro Aviles became the youngest state director in the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) on Saturday when he was tapped for the position by the group's Arkansas chapter. Aviles, 27, is a founding member of Phi Iota Alpha at the University of Arkansas and a current student at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.
In his position, Aviles will direct the efforts of Arkansas's seven LULAC councils across the state that advocate for civil rights and the advancement of opportunities for the more than 150,000 Latinos in Arkansas. He will also represent the state on LULAC's nation board.
"I look forward to securing key partnerships with organizations, state agencies and public officials essential to advancing our mission and whose charge for serving the public can be enhanced by our membership's input and dedicated service," Aviles said.
Aviles, who is in his third semester at the Clinton School, recently returned from his International Public Service Project in Chetumal, Mexico, where he worked with the Mexican Commission for Refugee Aid.
A native of Fayetteville, Arkansas, he also serves on the board of the Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the University of Arkansas Chancellor's Council of Diversity.
He is also founding member of Phi Iota Alpha at the University of Arkansas and has done extensive volunteer work as a steering committee member for the Arkansas Citizens First Congress and as a member of the Arkansas Task Force on Latino & Hispanic Affairs, appointed by then Governor Mike Huckabee.
"The Hispanic community is not immune to our nation's struggles in the economic crisis and employment woes," Aviles said. "LULAC recognizes special disadvantages faced by them in educational attainment and immigration reforms. We hope to continue our work in Arkansas to decrease these gaps."

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Founded on December 26, 1931 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has continued to supply voice and vision to the goals of Pan-Americanism throughout the world. The Fraternity has long stood at the forefront of the Latino community's development through many notable Phiota men, including former presidents of Latin American countries. Today Phi Iota Alpha, The Oldest Latino Fraternity in Existence, continues to serves our community as the preeminent Latino fraternal organization with chapters throughout the United States.


Established in 1929, the League of United Latin American Citizens advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide. LULAC is the nation's oldest Hispanic advocacy organization. LULAC Arkansas has given over $150,000 in scholarships to and continues to advance educational opportunities for Arkansas students throughout the state.

Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - The Oldest Latino Fraternity in Existence

[LatinaAlumna]

So "phiota" is not a typo, then. I just never saw it written that way.

Anyways, congrats to these brothers!

[knight_shadow]

PHI IOTA ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
council@phiota. org - 49 East 41st Street Suite 449 New York, New York 10165


In honor of its 78th anniversary Phi Iota Alpha today was presented with a Proclamation from the Honorable Governor from the State of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm.

The Proclamation sponsored by Governor Granholm recognizes Phi Iota Alpha for its 78 years of service to the community. The Proclamation states:

On behalf of the citizens of Michigan, we Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and Lt. Governor John D. Cherry Jr. do hereby recognize

Phi Iota Alpha Latino Fraternity, Inc.

Wheras, Founded in 1931 Phi Iota Alpha Latino Fraternity, Inc., is the oldest Latino fraternity in our nation, and its mission to preserve the the rich history and cultures of the Latino community still resonates today; and,

Whereas, Phi Iota Alpha Latino Fraternity, Inc., encourages scholastic success in its brotherhood and guides its brothers to craft a new vision that moves beyond the attainment of persona and professional goals that contribute to the larger good of the community through individual acts and deeds, and,

Whereas, Phi Iota Alpha Latino Fraternity, Inc., has served as an intellectual "ideological university" through its rigorous study of Pan-Americanism inspired by the accomplishments of its five pillars: Simon Bolviar, Bernardo O'Higgins, Benito Juarez and Jose Marti; and,

Whereas, The history Phi Iota Alpha Latino Fraternity, Inc., continues to be made by men of great vision, leadership, devotion, persistence and most importantly, a commitment to the continued development of their communities;

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, That we Jennifer M. Granholm, governor of the state of Michigan, and John D. Cherry, Jr., lieutenant governor of the state of Michigan, do hereby offer this Certificate of congratulations to Phi Iota Alpha Latino Fraternity, Inc., in recognition of its 78th anniversary. We offer our congratulations to Phi Iota Alpha Latino Fraternity, Inc., for continuing to strive for academic excellence and social responsibility.

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Since 1931, Phi Iota Alpha has set precedents for Latino greek leadership in the global community. Through the past 78 years, Phi Iota Alpha has cultivated and inspired Latino men nationwide to become leaders of their communities across Latin America and the United States. Open to all men, this distinguished brotherhood includes many professionals and former presidents of Latin American countries. Today Phi Iota Alpha, the Oldest Latino Fraternity in existence, continues to lead as the preeminent Latino fraternal organization with chapters throughout the United States.

[knight_shadow]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2009
Contact: Indhira Santana, Director of External Affairs
Email: DOEA@justbecus. org
Website: www.JustBeCUS. org

Chi Upsilon Sigma Sister Inducted into The Douglas Society

Distinguished alumnae will be inducted into The Douglass Society 2009 by the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College on October 7, 2009, joining nearly 200 previously inducted alumnae whose life work embodies exceptional accomplishments and leadership.

Rutgers, NJ (9/24/09) - Debra Joy Pérez ’84 has led a career that exemplifies her deep commitment to improving diversity in philanthropy. In her leadership role as a Senior Program Officer in Research and Evaluation at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Debra is improving quality and reducing racial and ethnic disparities in health care. Much of her work in public health focuses on building the field of public health services systems research which supports building the evidence of how organization, structure, governance, financing, and performance impact the public health system. Debra cares about community development and social justice, and believes good research requires people from diverse backgrounds who have a connection with the study population.

Debra graduated from Douglass College with a degree in communication and went on to earn a master’s degree in women’s studies from the University of Kent in Canterbury, England, in 1993. While at Douglass she was very active in Casa Boricua and Chi Upsilon Sigma, the University’s first Latina Sorority founded in 1981. She was also part of the Educational Opportunity Program. She received the National Urban and Rural Fellows award leading to an M.P.A. from Baruch College, City University of New York, where she graduated with honors. Debra completed her interfaculty doctoral program at Harvard University in 2005, receiving her doctorate in health policy. While at Harvard, she chaired the first and second university-wide symposium on racial and ethnic disparities in health/health care. She was awarded a five-year fellowship in health policy and research from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

She began her career in philanthropy in 1997, when she became the first deputy director for New Jersey Health Initiatives, a program office of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Since joining the RWJF in 2004, she has been responsible for program development. Her current research focuses on racial/ethnic disparities in health and health care. She has a particular focus on discrimination and how socio-cultural factors such as acculturation impact immigrant and non-immigrant health and health care experiences.

Debra has published numerous articles on public health services and systems research and racial/ethnic disparities in health and health care. Her most recent article in the Journal of General Internal Medicine focuses on the relationship between perceptions of quality of care and discrimination among US-born and foreign born Latinos.

Chi Upsilon Sigma has been in existence since April 29, 1980, incepted on the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers – the State University of New Jersey. Our founders are 7 Latinas who had the desire to create an organization to promote leadership among the Latino community and our membership has since grown to incorporate women of all ethnicities. Chi Upsilon Sigma has devoted itself to increasing awareness amongst ourselves and our communities about important political, social, cultural, and educational issues and servicing the communities around us.


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