Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.'s Blog
Title: Alpha Psi Lambda National Inc. Announces Historic Milestone of First Paid Staff Position
For Immediate Release:
October 2, 2023
Contact: Annelyn Martinez, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
Chicago, IL - Alpha Psi Lambda, National Inc. is thrilled to announce a pivotal moment in its history – the creation of its first paid staff position, that of Administrative Assistant. This groundbreaking development represents a pivotal step forward for the Fraternity as it continues to elevate its support for collegiate chapters.
“Today, as we announce the appointment of our first paid position, we reflect on this achievement which symbolizes years of hard work and growth,” announced James Jansen, National President of Alpha Psi Lambda. “This milestone is not just about filling a role, it's about embracing the next stage for us as a national organization."
Lindsey Valenzuela, Northern Illinois University alumna, has been selected to fill the inaugural role. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks including updating and maintaining Fraternity documentation, supporting event planning, and bookkeeping.
The position will shift work off the National Executive Board to allow them to focus more on strategic planning, providing support to the collegiate members, and creating a better member experience. The National Executive Board remains dedicated to empowering its members through enhanced support, streamlined operations, and enriched experiences.
About Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University as a Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble men and women. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. The Fraternity has 43 collegiate Chapters and 7 Affiliate Chapters.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
The Nation’s First and Largest, Coed, Latino-interest Fraternity
For Immediate Release:
June 30, 2023
Contact: Annelyn Martinez, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that the Affirmative Action admissions program at Havard and University of North Carolina were unconstitutional and in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protections Clause. This decision overruled the 2003 Supreme Court case Grutter v. Bollinger, which held that the University of Michigan could consider race as a part of their admissions process in order to obtain a more diverse student body. Admissions processes for higher education institutions around the country will be affected as this decision prevents the use of race as a factor in the already complex and robust admissions decision. It will not, however, limit institutions from engaging in outreach, retention, or completion strategies aimed at enrolling and graduating diverse populations.
Just as Justice Sonia Sotomayor pointed out in her dissenting opinion that “increasing the number of students from underrepresented backgrounds who join ‘the ranks of medical professionals’ improves ‘healthcare access and health outcomes in medically underserved communities,’” access to educational opportunities affects more than just the individual student. As a Latino interest Fraternity, Alpha Psi Lambda supports BIPOC students having equal opportunities to obtain degrees at all levels of higher education because of the impact it has on not only the student’s lives, but the lives of their families and communities. As an organization, we will continue to support our members and campus partners in programming aimed at creating support systems and resources for current collegiate members as well as high school students interested in higher education. We also ask our members and chapters to stay informed about how this will impact students in our communities and to host programs centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We stand with our collegiate members and the efforts being made to ensure that underrepresented students have access to higher education.
In solidarity,
The National Executive Board of Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
The Nation’s First and Largest, Coed, Latino-interest Fraternity
For Immediate Release:
April 30, 2023
Contact: James Jansen, National President
Email: president@alphapsilambda.net
Chicago, IL - The National Executive Board of Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. has been working the past several months to make improvements in how it responds to and addresses incidents of sexual misconduct and sexual assault. After a recent incident, the impacted chapter brought forth concerns on how it was addressed by the National Executive Board. During a meeting with the chapter, several areas of improvements were identified, along with solutions to address them.
The National Executive Board has taken the following steps to more effectively address these incidents:
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Revised incident reporting forms to capture information more effectively and provide a better explanation of reporting procedures
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Empowering chapter executive boards to address the safety of its members through policy updates
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Disseminating how to address and report incidents of sexual assault and sexual misconduct with chapter leadership
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Expanded training of National Office volunteers on reporting procedures and addressing incidents of sexual assault
In addition, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Resource (SAPR) Committee, established in 2020, continues to provide programs and resources to prevent and educate our members on sexual assault and provide support to survivors. The National Office also maintains many resources on its website including national and local resources for all chapters: https://www.alphapsilambda.net/sexual-harassment-assault.
Additional resources for anyone who is experiencing or has experienced sexual violence:
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call 1-800-656-4673
Available 24 hours everyday
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
https://www.nsvrc.org
More resource are available on our website:
https://apl.memberclicks.net/sexual-harassment-and-assault
Sexual assault can have significant and long-lasting effects on on all communities and has no place in Alpha Psi Lambda. Some of the potential effects may include:
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Trust and cohesion: Sexual assault can significantly damage the trust and cohesion within a chapter. Survivors may struggle to trust other members, and members may struggle to trust each other, particularly if they feel that another member was responsible for the assault or failed to report it.
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Emotional well-being: Survivors of sexual assault may experience a range of emotional responses, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These can impact the member’s ability to fulfill their role within the chapter as well as the member’s academic success as a student.
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Physical well-being: Sexual assault survivors may experience physical symptoms, such as chronic pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. These can impact their ability to participate in chapter activities and maintain their physical health.
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Performance: Survivors of sexual assault may struggle to perform at their usual level, particularly if the assault occurred within a chapter environment or involved a member. They may also experience difficulties with concentration, focus, and motivation, which can impact their ability to contribute to the chapter.
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Reputation: Sexual assault within a chapter can also damage the chapter's and overall Fraternity’s reputation and image. This can impact our ability to recruit new members, successfully program on campus, and maintain community support. At the individual level, the survivor may fear for their own reputation and how others may perceive them and treat them after the assault.
It is important for all members to understand the policies and procedures in place to prevent and respond to sexual assault. This includes participating in training to be able to utilize the reporting procedures and access support services for survivors when necessary. Chapters can also work to create a culture of respect and accountability, where sexual assault is not tolerated and survivors are supported.
The National Executive Board is fully committed to addressing sexual assault and providing support to survivors. We take this issue seriously and are actively working to ensure that our members are educated on how to prevent and respond to sexual assault. We also recognize the importance of supporting survivors and are dedicated to providing resources and assistance to help them through their healing process.
About Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University as a Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble men and women. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. The Fraternity has 41 collegiate Chapters and 9 Affiliate Chapters.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
The Nation’s First and Largest, Coed, Latino-interest Fraternity
Title: Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. Announces University of Wisconsin-Madison Expansion
For Immediate Release:
April 26, 2023
Contact: Nadia Mosqueda, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
Chicago, IL - Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. welcomes its newest entity, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Affiliate Chapter, founded in Madison, Wisconsin on April 22, 2023. The Affiliate Chapter is the first collegiate chapter in the state of Wisconsin, and the 50th chapter for the Fraternity. The Affiliate Chapter’s founding line, “Destino Inevitable,” is made up of the following students:
Christine Becerra-Lopez
Itzel Bahena Medina
Jack Cousineau
Jasmine Zarate
Jesús Barraza Jr.
Malina Douangmala
This milestone event was made possible by the Expansion Committee, chaired by Michelle Maday, and includes Alexander Valdivia, Andrea Hernandez, and Yaxeni Aranda. The committee represents alumni from the following chapters: Gamma (Northern Illinois University), Iota (DePaul University), Alpha Iota (Western Illinois University), and Alpha Pi (Bradley University).
About Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University as a Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble men and women. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. The Fraternity has 41 collegiate Chapters and 9 Affiliate Chapters.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
The Nation’s First and Largest, Coed, Latino-interest Fraternity
For Immediate Release:
December 12, 2022
Contact: Nadia Mosqueda, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
Chicago, IL - Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. welcomes its newest entity, the University of Colorado Denver Affiliate Chapter, founded in Denver, Colorado, on December 9, 2022. The Affiliate Chapter is the second chapter in the state of Colorado, and one of four inaugural Greek organizations selected to begin Greek Life on campus. The founding line, “La Simetría,” is made up of the following students:
Angel De La Cruz
Astrid Cerda
Heidi (Geiry) Duran
TaTiana Torres
This milestone event was made possible by the Expansion Committee, chaired by Anel Carrera, and includes Jennifer Carrera, Marcus Martinez and Rosa Ramos. The committee represents alumni experience from the following chapters: Gamma (Northern Illinois University) and Alpha Zeta (Colorado State University Pueblo).
About Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University as a Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble men and women. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. The Fraternity has 41 collegiate Chapters and 8 Affiliate Chapters.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
The Nation’s First and Largest, Coed, Latino-interest Fraternity
For Immediate Release:
December 5, 2022
Contact: Nadia Mosqueda, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. Announces University of Houston-Downtown Expansion
For Immediate Release:
December 5, 2022
Contact: Nadia Mosqueda, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
Chicago, IL - Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. welcomes its newest entity, the University of Houston-Downtown Affiliate Chapter, founded in Houston, Texas, on December 2, 2022. The Affiliate Chapter is the ninth collegiate chapter in the state of Texas. The Affiliate Chapter’s founding line, “Intensidad,” is made up of the following students:
Anahi (Angel) Gomez
David Ramirez
Edward A. Porras
Gael Cruz
Lesly Maldonado
Shante Delgado
Yajaira Cruz Alonso
This milestone event was made possible by the Expansion Committee, chaired by Victoria Perez, and includes Edgar Huerta, Gil Barrera Jr., and Nadia Mosqueda. The committee represents alumni experience from the following chapters: Mu (University of Houston), Rho (Northeastern Illinois University), Alpha Zeta (Colorado State University-Pueblo) and Sewanee: The University of the South.
About Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University as a Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble men and women. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. The Fraternity has 41 collegiate Chapters and 7 Affiliate Chapters.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
The Nation’s First and Largest, Coed, Latino-interest Fraternity
For Immediate Release:
July 8, 2022
Contact: Ammy Rodriguez, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. Announces Newest Chapters
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. would like to congratulate our newest collegiate entities that have successfully petitioned for Chapter status at our virtual National House of Delegates on June 25, 2022. Affiliate Chapters wishing to be conferred Chapter status must demonstrate a variety of success metrics related to their development and sustainability including, but not limited to, fundraising, membership intake, and community service.
It is our pleasure to announce the granting of Chapter status to Alpha Rho, California State University, Fullerton and to Alpha Sigma, Miami University.
About Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University as a Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble men and women. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. The Fraternity has 41 collegiate Chapters and 6 Affiliate Chapters.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
www.alphapsilambda.net
The Nation’s First and Largest, Coed, Latino-interest Fraternity
For Immediate Release:
July 8, 2022
Contact: Ammy Rodriguez, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. Announces National Awards
Chicago, IL - Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. announces its 2022 National Award winners for the 2021-2022 academic year.
This years recipients were as follows:
Individual Awards
Collegiate Member Excellence: Esther Aulis-Cabrera (Eta, Ohio University)
Outstanding Campus Leadership: Tyler Legnon (Nicholls State University Affiliate Chapter)
New Member Excellence: Lizeth Tobias (Nicholls State University Affiliate Chapter)
Philanthropist of the Year (Collegiate): Diamelys Vargas (Upsilon, Florida Atlantic University)
Chapter President of the Year: Tyler Legnon (Nicholls State University Affiliate Chapter)
Alumni Involvement: Eric Mendoza (Alpha Pi, Bradley University)
Rising Professional (Alumni): Annelyn Martinez (Upsilon, Florida Atlantic University)
Outstanding Chapter Advisor: Sergio Madera-Garcia (Alpha Theta, University of North Carolina Wilmington)
Group Awards
Highest Fall GPA: Alpha Mu (Washington University in St. Louis)
Highest Spring GPA: Alpha Mu (Washington University in St. Louis)
Chapter Philanthropic Excellence: Upsilon (Florida Atlantic University)
Most Improved Chapter: Alpha Kappa (University of St. Francis)
Chapter of the Year: Zeta (University of Illinois at Chicago)
Alumni Club of the Year: Texas Alumni Club
Outstanding National Office Volunteers:
Eric Mendoza (Alpha Pi Chapter Director, Alpha Eta Chapter Director, Texas Alumni Club Treasurer)
Sergio Madera-Garcia (Alpha Xi Chapter Director, Alpha Theta AME)
Sandra Onate (Psi Chapter Director, Psi Chapter AME, Miami Affiliate Chapter AME)
Annelyn Martinez (Eta Chapter Director, Sexual Assault Prevention & Resource Committee Chair)
Selina Valdez (Alpha Zeta Chapter Director)
Cesar Ceron (Alpha Kappa Chapter Director)
Mayra Guzman (Miami Affiliate Chapter Director)
Rocio Alfaro (Alpha Gamma Chapter Director)
Matthew Garza (Alpha Beta Chapter Director)
These awards are granted to members who have demonstrated outstanding success in each of the categories. The National Executive Board extends its gratitude to the selected recipients for their commitment to making the organization, as a whole, a success.
About Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University as a Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble men and women. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. The Fraternity has 41 collegiate Chapters and 6 Affiliate Chapters.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
www.alphapsilambda.net
The Nation’s First and Largest, Coed, Latino-interest Fraternity
For Immediate Release:
April 23, 2022
Contact: Ammy Rodriguez, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
Chicago, IL - Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. is excited to announce the reestablishment of Theta Chapter at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH, on April 23, 2022 with the line, “Papalotl²”:
Eva Rios
Maricela Manzanares
This milestone event was made possible by the Expansion Committee, chaired by Jose Sanchez, and includes Juan Manzanares, Pamela Mallory, and Princesa Rabinovich. The committee represents alumni experience from the following chapters: Theta (University of Cincinnati) and Psi (Northern Kentucky University).
The chapter was initially established in 1996 and went dormant in 2009 when the last active members on campus graduated. The return to campus was a success with the support of the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life and the Multicultural Greek Council.
About Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University as a Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble men and women. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. The Fraternity has 39 collegiate Chapters and 8 Affiliate Chapters.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
The Nation’s First and Largest, Coed, Latino-interest Fraternity
For Immediate Release:
April 11, 2022
Contact: Ammy Rodriguez, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
Chicago, IL - Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. welcomes its newest entity, the Vanderbilt University Affiliate Chapter, founded in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 9, 2022. The Affiliate Chapter is the first Latino Fraternity on campus and the second collegiate chapter in the state of Tennessee. The Affiliate Chapter’s founding line, “Los Luminosos,” is made up of the following students:
Adrian Quintana
Alondra Munoz Sandoval
Angel Rodriguez
Bianca Castillo
Carlos Ortiz
Cesar Palacios
Michael Chyobotov
Niklas Cooper
Raquel Carrillo Vidal
This milestone event was made possible by the Expansion Committee, chaired by Veronica Villalpando, and includes Emily Lopez, Georgia Alcazar, Nader Irsheid, Ricardo Luengas. The committee represents alumni experience from the following chapters: Iota (DePaul University), Lambda (Illinois State University), Rho (Northeastern Illinois University), and Chi (Lewis University).
About Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University as a Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble men and women. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. The Fraternity has 39 collegiate Chapters and 8 Affiliate Chapters.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
The Nation’s First and Largest, Coed, Latino-interest Fraternity
For Immediate Release:
January 27, 2022
Contact: Violet Torres Bollar, National President
Email: president@alphapsilambda.net
On November 5th, 2021 our Fraternity suffered a great loss when our Hermano Franco Patino, was one of eight people who lost their lives during Astroworld’s mass casualty event in Houston, Texas.
The members of Alpha Nu Chapter at the University of Dayton (UD) have been working diligently over the past couple of months in collaboration with the university to create an annual scholarship in our Noble Brothers name.
The National Executive Board and National Foundation of Alpha Psi Lambda are working together to achieve the goal of reaching $20,000. The funds raised would then establish a current-use scholarship in memory of Franco. This scholarship will impact Multi-Ethnic students majoring in engineering at UD, with first consideration given to a student involved in either the Alpha Nu Chapter of Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. or UD’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). Selected students will possess many of the strong leadership and service traits personified by Franco, through how he lived and how he loved.
Please consider donating to this cause to ensure our Hermano’s legacy is forever remembered.
https://nfapl.org/scholarship/franco-patino-scholarship/
On behalf of the National Executive Board
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
About Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University as a Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble men and women. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. The Fraternity has 39 Collegiate Chapters and 7 Affiliate Chapters.
Alpha Psi Lambda National Inc.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
www.alphapsilambda.net
The nation’s first and largest, co-ed, Latino-interest Fraternity
December 2, 2021
Contact: Ammy Rodriguez, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
With a few last minute donations and the National Office increasing their match to $1,000, we reached $2,700 in our Giving Tuesday campaign!
Thank you to all who participated in our campaign benefiting the National Foundation of Alpha Psi Lambda (NFAPL)! This is a huge success for our members and communities who will directly benefit from your contributions.
The Foundation has traditionally offered two (2) scholarships every calendar year. In March 2022, the NFAPL will be offering three (3) scholarships to students. Two scholarships under the newly created Excelling Jaguar Scholarship will be awarded to members of Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. and a single scholarship under the newly created Alpha Psi Lambda Emerging Leader Scholarship. The Emerging Leader Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior attending higher learning institutions in the fall.
Giving Tuesday may be over, but the Foundation accepts donations year-round at www.NFAPL.org should you still wish to contribute to these incredible scholarship opportunities.
Please also consider the Foundation when using AmazonSmile for your everyday purchases, which generates a donation at no cost to you.
To start using AmazonSmile:
- In the mobile Amazon Shopping app, find ’Settings’ in the main menu
- Tap on ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow instructions to turn on
- On computer or tablet, search smile.amazon.com to select "National Foundation of Alpha Psi Lambda (Des Plaines, IL)"
Thank you once again to all who contributed and to those who shared and spread the word about our campaign!
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About Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University as a Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble men and women. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. The Fraternity has 39 Collegiate Chapters and 7 Affiliate Chapters.
Alpha Psi Lambda National Inc.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
www.alphapsilambda.net
The nation’s first and largest, co-ed, Latino-interest Fraternity
For Immediate Release:
November 6, 2021
Contact: Violet Torres Bollar, National President
Email: president@alphapsilambda.net
Familia,
It is with a very heavy heart, Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. shares that our brother, Franco “Cuauhocelotl” Patino, has passed on to Omega Chapter. Franco joined Alpha Psi Lambda at Alpha Nu Chapter (University of Dayton) in the Spring of 2020 with Los Unidos.
On behalf of Alpha Psi Lambda National Inc., we extend our condolences to his family, friends, Alpha Nu Chapter and all that share in this loss. May his memory be eternal.
Information regarding his services are not available at this moment. As we receive this information, we will pass it along.
On Behalf of the National Executive Board
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
For Immediate Release:
September 15, 2021
Contact: Violet Torres Bollar, National President
Email: president@alphapsilambda.net
Familia,
It is with a heavy heart, Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. shares that our brother, Marvin “Iluminado” Harris-Grajales, has passed on to Omega Chapter. Marvin joined Alpha Psi Lambda at Zeta Chapter (University of Illinois Chicago) in the Fall of 2010 with Libertad.
On behalf of Alpha Psi Lambda National Inc., we extend our condolences to his family, friends, Zeta Chapter and all that share in this loss. May his memory be eternal.
Services for Marvin will be held September 16, 2021 at Victory Outreach Church. Viewing from 11:00AM-2:00PM and a service at 1:30PM. (Central Time)
Victory Outreach Church
740 W 59th St
Chicago, IL 60621
On Behalf of the National Executive Board
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
For Immediate Release:
August 20, 2021
Contact: Ammy Rodriguez, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
Chicago, IL - Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. announces its 2021 National Award winners for the 2020-2021 academic year.
This years recipients were as follows:
Undergraduate Awards
Undergraduate Excellence: Esther Aulis-Cabrera (Ohio University)
Outstanding Campus Leadership: Nora Burton (DePaul University)
Chapter President of the Year: Sergio Madera-Garcia (University of North Carolina, Wilmington)
Chapter Awards
Highest Fall GPA: Alpha Mu Chapter - 3.564 (Washington University in St. Louis)
Highest Spring GPA: Alpha Omicron Chapter - 3.622 (Lindenwood University)
Most Improved Chapter: Alpha Epsilon Chapter (University of Michigan-Dearborn)
Alumni Awards
Alumni Involvement: Annelyn Martinez (Florida Atlantic University)
Rising Professional: Heinz Alfredo Fernandez (Florida Atlantic University)
Outstanding National Office Volunteers:
Alisha Rojas-Harrison (Director of Training & Development)
Annalisa D. Torres Aquino (Regional Director: Region 3)
Annelyn Martinez (Sexual Assault Prevention & Resource Committee Chair)
Avant Griffith (Director of Title IX)
Jason Martinez (Omicron Expansion and Chapter Director)
Jelymar Mejia (Regional Director: Region 2)
Joey Garcia (Sewanee Affiliate Chapter Director)
Victor Jimenez (National Parliamentarian)
Alumni Club of the Year: Texas Alumni Club
These awards are granted to members who have demonstrated outstanding success in each of the categories. The National Executive Board extends its gratitude to the selected recipients for their commitment to making the organization, as a whole, a success.
About Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University as a Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble men and women. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. The Fraternity has 39 Collegiate Chapters and 7 Affiliate Chapters.
Alpha Psi Lambda National Inc.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
www.alphapsilambda.net
The nation’s first and largest, co-ed, Latino-interest Fraternity
For Immediate Release:
April 19, 2021
Contact: Jesus Ramirez, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
Chicago, IL - Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. welcomes its newest entity, the Nicholls State University Affiliate Chapter, founded in Thibodaux, Louisiana, on April 16, 2021. The Affiliate Chapter is the first Latino Greek Letter Organization on campus and the first undergraduate entity of Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. in the state of Louisiana. The Affiliate Chapter’s founding line “R.E.I.G.N. 5” is made up of the following students:
This milestone event was made possible by the Expansion Committee, chaired by Franky Garcia, including Georgia Alcazar, Monica Sanchez-Torres, and Zachary Palomo. The committee represents alumni experience from the following chapters: Zeta - University of Illinois at Chicago, Chi - Lewis University, and Alpha Iota - Western Illinois University.
For Immediate Release:
April 16, 2021
Contact: Jesus Ramirez, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
Chicago, IL - Our Black and Latinx communities are hurting. Two young people, 13 year old Chicago Public School student Adam Toledo and 20 year old Daunte Wright, a new father, from Minnesota, recently lost their lives. These two avoidable deaths have shaken our community and country once again.
We vehemently stand in support of justice for our young people and people of color. We demand change, action, and education so that everyone is protected by the institutions of our democracy. Our BIPOC community deserves to feel safe.
In continued support of this movement, we have compiled a list of various resources from our peers, members and communities to aid in the commitment to nobility and justice.
For anyone, especially our young adult members, please consider using this resource to provide to any professor or employer. Your mental health is the most important and we all deserve to grieve these young lives lost.
Resources for Adam Toledo
- Donate to his family using this GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/fba55013
- Enlace Chicago: https://www.enlacechicago.org/
- Send a letter of support to his school community:
- Joseph E. Gary Elementary School:
- Mr. Alberto Juarez, Principal, Mrs. Angelica Guerrero, Asst. Principal, Mrs. Bertha Arredondo, Asst.
3740 W. 31st Street
Chicago, IL 60623
Tel: (773) 534-1455 | Fax: (773)534-1345
Resources for Daunte Wright
- ACLU Minnesota: https://www.aclu-mn.org/
- Daunte Wright Sr. Memorial Fund: https://gofund.me/b101c9ea
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Daunte Wright Jr. Fund: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNkyQbJHoWM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
National Resources
- NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund: https://www.naacpldf.org/
- Voices for Racial Justice:https://voicesforracialjustice.org/
- For understanding racial stress and trauma
- Communicating Race Fully: https://www.communicatingracefully.com/
- Racial Trauma Toolkit: https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/lynch-school/sites/isprc/isprc-advisory-board.html
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A Guide to Responding to Microaggressions:
https://advancingjustice-la.org/sites/default/files/ELAMICRO%20A_Guide_to_Responding_to_Microaggressions.pdf - Black Emotional And Mental Health:https://wellness.beam.community/
- Therapy for Black Men: https://therapyforblackmen.org/
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Therapy for Latinx: https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/
“The bottom line is, if you stay home, your message stays home with you. If you stand for justice and equality, you have an obligation to find the biggest possible megaphone to let your feelings be known. Don't let your message be buried and don't bury yourself.” - John Carlos
About Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Alpha Psi Lambda National Inc.was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University as a Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble men and women. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. The Fraternity has 37 collegiate Chapters and 7 Affiliate Chapters.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
www.alphapsilambda.net
The Nation’s First and Largest, Coed, Latino-interest Fraternity
For Immediate Release:
March 11, 2021
Contact: Jesus Ramirez
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
Chicago, IL - Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. announces the appointment of Hermana Patricia Flores as the inaugural Director of Health & Wellness. Patricia joined the Fraternity at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Beta Chapter, in Spring 2007. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from UIUC and holds a dual Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Public Health from Benedictine University.
Patricia has a diverse background, including acting as a liaison for the International Health office at Northwestern Medicine, where she assisted international patients as a confidant, city ambassador and coordinated the overall patient experience, and advocated for diversity and inclusion within the hospital. She has assisted Professor Juliet Sorensen, founder of The Northwestern Access to Health Project at the Center for International Human Rights at Northwestern University, where she prepared educational presentations for workshops to teach community leaders and reviewed grants to increase funding for the program. This project is an interdisciplinary initiative focused on human rights, health and development in communities around the world that utilizes teams from the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Kellogg School of Management, and Northwestern’s Masters in Public Health program to assess and implement health and human rights projects in Ethiopia, the Dominican Republic, Mali, Nigeria, and Lebanon, among other developing nations.
Currently, Patricia works as an Analyst for Healthcare Financial Resources, Inc. performing revenue management for hospitals across the U.S. and volunteers with the Chicago Immigration Transit Assistance (CITA) program sponsored by the American Red Cross and Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights. She also conducts research within the Latinx community in the Humboldt Park and Wicker Park neighborhoods of Chicago. This research is helpful for uncovering the bio-psycho-social determinants of health for the Latinx community. These insights are being measured to create a bilingual health coaching program to address many of the chronic conditions seen in the Latinx population.
The Director of Health & Wellness is the foundation of Alpha Psi Lambda’s contributions to the well-being of our membership and the greater community. Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. is committed to providing a positive experience for the membership and community.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of every member and associate member of our organization.
About Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Alpha Psi Lambda National Inc.was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University as a Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble men and women. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. The Fraternity has 37 collegiate Chapters and 7 Affiliate Chapters.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
www.alphapsilambda.net
The Nation’s First and Largest, Coed, Latino-interest Fraternity
January 11, 2021
Contact: Jesus Ramirez, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
Chicago, IL - Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. announces the appointment of hermana Avant Griffith as the inaugural Director of Title IX. Avant joined the Fraternity at Ohio University, Eta Chapter, in Spring 2016. She possesses diverse experience working with cases involving domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, substance abuse, mental health, and Title IX. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Criminology from Ohio University and is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in School Counseling with a concentration in urban student populations at Trinity Washington University. Avant is certified in Mental Health First Aid for adults and youth while pursuing certifications to become a diversity, equity, and inclusion specialist, as well as a trauma and crisis specialist. She is currently working as a child outreach worker providing developmental screenings to toddlers. Avant has also been a member of the Fraternity’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Resource Committee (SAPRC) since its inception.
The position for Director of Title IX is a result of collaboration with the Fraternity’s SAPRC and marks Alpha Psi Lambda’s next step towards education and prevention of sexual assault. The Director of Title IX will oversee the SAPRC, evaluate policies and procedures regarding Title IX, and work closely with the Vice President of Standards and Policy.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. is committed to ensuring the safety of every member and associate member of our organization.
About Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.
Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc. was founded in 1985 at The Ohio State University as a Latino-interest fraternity by 13 Noble men and women. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service. The Fraternity has 37 collegiate Chapters and 7 Affiliate Chapters.
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
www.alphapsilambda.net
The Nation’s First and Largest, Coed, Latino-interest Fraternity
January 7, 2021
Contact: Jesus Ramirez, Vice President of Marketing
Email: marketing@alphapsilambda.net
Chicago, IL - In the past 24 hours, we have taken time to digest the events that have happened at the nation’s Capitol. Many of us are feeling mixed emotions of anger, frustration, sadness, and fear. This, compounded by the difficulties over the past year brought on by the pandemic, continued injustices to our communities, and experiences of personal loss make it even more horrifying.
We would be remiss not to acknowledge the continued double standards and lack of accountability regarding white supremacy and acts of domestic terrorism. We need to lean on each other in times like these. We implore you to take care of your personal well-being. Consider taking social media breaks as reading and watching non-stop media coverage can be overwhelming. We urge you to talk with each other, your peers, your families, or your mentors about your emotions and thoughts as you process recent events. Please know that you may seek help and care from the members of the National Executive Board as well.
You may also find resources available on the National website that may be helpful: https://www.alphapsilambda.net/mental-health-and-wellness
We encourage those of you who wish to become more involved in efforts for accountability and systemic change, seek out reliable information, organizations, and activities to take positive and safe action. Reach out to your state and local representatives to voice concerns and demand actions.
As we continue to navigate these unprecedented and challenging times, we ask that our membership support and take care of one another and to have hope because “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” (Desmond Tutu)
PO BOX 804835
Chicago, IL, 60680
www.alphapsilambda.net
The Nation’s First and Largest, Coed, Latino-interest Fraternity