Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity Incorporated | Alpha Upsilon Chapter

During the summer of 1998, a group of five young Latino men attending the University of New Mexico embarked on a predestined journey set forth by the convergence of their holistic philosophies and idealistic vision. Their premise was to seed cultural identity, political consciousness, and educational awareness to like-minded individuals. Specific aims were focused at organizing and promoting various forums for introducing concepts of social, political, and economic activism. This formed the conceptual basis for establishing the first service oriented Latino Fraternity in the State of New Mexico. The eventual founding brothers were introduced to the fraternity by personally speaking with Jesús A. Peña (1991 National Board President, Beta chapter) who later assisted in pledging along with Jorge Díaz, who then served as National Expansion Officer and brothers of Alpha Delta, Alpha Omicron, Alpha Sigma, and Alpha Tau chapters.

The five founding brothers who would be: Joel Campos, Greg Marquez, Chris Trujillo, and Tomás Trujillo, along with brother Adrián Pedroza would become the original members of Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity Inc. - Alpha Upsilon Chapter at the University of New Mexico. (read less)

During the summer of 1998, a group of five young Latino men attending the University of New Mexico embarked on a predestined journey set forth by the convergence of their holistic philosophies and idealistic vision. Their premise was to seed cultural identity, political consciousness, and educational awareness to like-minded individuals. Specific aims were focused at organizing and promoting various forums for introducing concepts of social, political, and economic activism. This formed the... (read more)