This year, The Ohio State University opens its doors to Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity, Inc., to establish the first Latino male-based fraternity in the Buckeye capital. Latino students and those interested in the Latino culture can now join this Greek niche and take part of the fraternity’s national network.
Lambda Theta Phi is one of the most prominent and largest national Latino fraternities in the country, established in over 90 institutions from coast to coast. It is the first Latino Greek Letter Fraternity founded in the United States, established on Dec. 1, 1975, on the campus of Kean College in Union, N.J. — and the first to attain national Greek letter status through its acceptance into the National Interfraternal Conference (NIC). Further, Lambda Theta Phi takes pride in being the only Latino fraternity to publish a history book about its organization.
Since 1975, Lambda Theta Phi has strived for the academic success and leadership development of its members. The fraternity holds a national graduation rate of 95 percent and a large network between undergraduate students and successful alumni, many of whom have become prominent figures — from doctors, lawyers, scientists, accountants and engineers, to recording artists, entrepreneurs and politicians. Just recently, one of its members (Sen. Robert Menendez) became the first Latino U.S. Senator representing the state of New Jersey.
Lambda Theta Phi has received national recognition for its contributions to underrepresented communities. Non-profit organizations and even the U.S. Congress have commended Lambda Theta Phi for its commitment to community service. Recently, Lambda Theta Phi fundraised over $8,500 for victims displaced by the earthquake in Peru, and sent a delegation of brothers to personally visit the devastated area and assist victims.
“Lambda Theta Phi has played a leading role in building unity among Latinos and provided a critical support network as young Latinos pursue their academic and professional careers. The work of the fraternity has truly embodied its principle of en la unión está la fuerza— in unity there is strength. The diverse makeup of the fraternity places it in a unique position to promote cultural awareness and to provide positive role models for the Latino community.” — Brother Robert Menendez, Speech in the House of Representatives, June 19, 2003.
Lambda Theta Phi’s expansion into the Buckeye State will solidify its presence in the Midwest region.
Visit the national website at
http://www.lambda1975.org
or contact Renato Manay, Lambda Theta Phi advisor at OSU at
manay.1@osu.edu
for membership information.
