The Art of Self Love

February 4th 2025
Liliana Coker-Rodriguez, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.

This mini-grant funded a collaboration event between Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. and Chi Upsilon Sigma Latin Sorority, Inc. to provide a space leading up to Valentine's Day for students to think about self-love and taking care of themselves through painting. Students painted heart-shaped ceramic trays and engaged in reflection on self love and self care through personal artistic expression. Because Valentine's Day is often associated with expressing love for a significant other, this event provided the opportunity for students to focus on how they express their love for themselves through art and design.

Día De Los Muertos Ball

November 1st 2024
Brenda Gonzalez, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.

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. This ball celebrating the holiday included music, authentic Mexican food, and two speakers. One speaker discussed the traditions and history of Día de los Muertos, and the following speaker spoke on this year’s theme, Lives Lost due to Genocide. The ball also included a live performance and opportunity to dance to Latin music, mingle, and learn more about the culture by observing altars created by Lambda Theta Alpha’s own members for their family members.

March 22nd 2024
LuzElena Molina-Medina, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Incorporated

The Multicultural Greek Exhibition was an event where various Greek organizations come together and perform traditions like stepping, strolling, saluting, etc. Performances lasted anywhere from 3-8 minutes, depending on how much they would like to showcase. In addition, there were mini-games that included dancing and music in order to engage the audience more.

November 3rd 2023
Xamantha Palomino, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated

The ball began with music playing as guests walked in. When people were seated, there was a small welcome given as well as an invitation to serve themselves with authentic Mexican food. Once everyone served themselves, there were two speakers; one discussed the traditions and history of Día de los Muertos, and the following speaker talked about the theme of our event, the victims of mass and school shootings. Once the speaker had finished, there was a live performance by Mariachi Jalisco de Detroit. From there, people had the freedom to dance to Latin music, mingle, and learn more about the culture by observing altars created by our own members for their family members.

November 4th 2022
Abigail Gonzalez, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.

The Día de Los Muertos Ball is an event with a focus on Latine culture, traditions, and customs. The event featured two speakers, one spoke about the theme which focuses on the victims of gun violence, especially school shootings with an emphasis on Uvalde. The second speaker discussed the traditions and history of Día de Los Muertos. Once the speakers had finished, there was a cultural performance put on by a local Mariachi band. Audience danced to Latin music, mingled, and learned about the culture by observing altars created by those in the community.

The 16th Annual Multicultural Greek Exhibition

March 24th 2022
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. (Beta Omicron Chapter)

Formally known as the Latino Greek Exhibition, the purpose of the Multicultural Greek Exhibition (MGX) is to expose and educate students across campus to part of the Multicultural Greek culture. This event brought light to the unheard voices of minorities by giving them space to showcase their traditions such as saluting, strolling, stepping, and dancing, which encompass their unique Greek customs.

November 5th 2021
Joselyn Quintana, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority

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. To honor this holiday, LTA held a ball with food, music, and dancing. Beginning with a small welcome, the event served an authentic Mexican dinner while a speaker discussed the traditions and history of Día de los Muertos. Then, they featured a performance by Grupo Demolición, giving guests the freedom to dance to Latin music, mingle, and learn more about the culture by observing altars made by LTA members for their own families.