Sponsored by: LAMBDA THETA ALPHA LATIN SORORITY, INC., BETA OMICRON CHAPTER
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a traditional holiday celebrated in Mexico that commemorates the lives of those who have passed. It involves family and friends gathering together to pray for and celebrate the lives of their friends and family members. Traditionally, entire communities gather together to celebrate and create “altares” dedicated to their loved ones. These altars have decorations such as colorful paper, marigolds, candy, and the favorite food or beverages of the person who the altar is dedicated to.
History of Lambda Theta Alpha
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. (LTA) was founded in December of 1975 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey as the first Latina sorority ever created to cater towards the needs of Latinas in higher education. As the Latino migration to the United States increased, so did the emergence of independent Latina women. With this growth, the need for support groups and outreach programs were at an all-time high; this was true for all women and especially for the low percentage of Latina women in higher education. The sorority’s focus is not only to support all women on a college campus but to integrate the organization into the social, political, and community service arena that other members of the Ann Arbor community are involved with. On January 23, 2000, eight Lovely Ladies promoted these values on the University of Michigan campus with the founding of Beta Omicron chapter. This allowed not only independent Latina women, but all Universal Women on campus to feel a sense of belonging and with that, achieve their highest potential. It would define a new role for the Universal woman—one with education, goals and vision in hopes of great success. Through educational and charitable activities, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. strives to accomplish these aspirations.
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a traditional holiday celebrated in Mexico that commemorates the lives of those who have passed. It involves family and friends gathering together to pray for and celebrate the lives of their friends and family members. Traditionally, entire communities gather together to celebrate and create “altares” dedicated to their loved ones. These altars have decorations such as colorful paper, marigolds, candy, and the favorite food or beverages of the person who the altar is dedicated to.
History of Lambda Theta Alpha
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. (LTA) was founded in December of 1975 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey as the first Latina sorority ever created to cater towards the needs of Latinas in higher education. As the Latino migration to the United States increased, so did the emergence of independent Latina women. With this growth, the need for support groups and outreach programs were at an all-time high; this was true for all women and especially for the low percentage of Latina women in higher education. The sorority’s focus is not only to support all women on a college campus but to integrate the organization into the social, political, and community service arena that other members of the Ann Arbor community are involved with. On January 23, 2000, eight Lovely Ladies promoted these values on the University of Michigan campus with the founding of Beta Omicron chapter. This allowed not only independent Latina women, but all Universal Women on campus to feel a sense of belonging and with that, achieve their highest potential. It would define a new role for the Universal woman—one with education, goals and vision in hopes of great success. Through educational and charitable activities, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. strives to accomplish these aspirations.
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