New sorority interest group starts on campus

Mu Sigma Upsilon is a new multicultural interest group working toward achieving status as a sorority on the GCSU campus.

They are promoting the idea of “Mujeres Siempre Unidas.” In English, this relays the organization’s goal of “Women Always United.”

The unity and empowerment of all races of women is a main goal for Mu Sigma Upsilon. This sorority is still in the formation process, but many girls on campus are aiding the development of the organization.

“Students at GCSU appreciate the presence of diversity on campus, so a multicultural sorority would be a great addition,” freshman Morgan Mahaffey said.

Presently, 15 girls are members of an interest group for Mu Sigma Upsilon titled T.I.A.R.A. This acronym promotes the same ideals as Mu Sigma Upsilon -—togetherness, independence, academics, respect and achievement.

Members of this group are doing the necessary work to establish a Mu Sigma Upsilon chapter here as soon as spring semester.

“GCSU will be the second college in Georgia to have this multicultural sorority,” said Raisa Martinez, a member of T.I.A.R.A.

Becoming a registered Greek organization requires completion of some rules — three fundraising events, three volunteer group projects and three letters of recommendation.

The organization’s first fundraising event was a Mexican candy sale, that coincided with Hispanic Heritage month. There are also many more fundraising and volunteer projects happening throughout the fall.

“T.I.A.R.A would like to have all this completed by fall semester,” Raisa Martinez said.

All of this is bringing the establishment of Mu Sigma Upsilon closer to a reality. More information about this multicultural sorority can be found by joining the Facebook group T.I.A.R.A at GCSU of Mu Sigma Upsilon.

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