Chapter Executive Board President Kathy Lugo Vice President Karen Marin Treasurer Kathy Lugo Secretary Karen Marin Community Service Kathy Lugo Rush Chair Kathy Lugo Historic Chapter Events May 28, 1999 - Chartering Line (Bi’Guatu) crossed; Colony Established April 28, 2000 - Alpha Line (Nyota) crossed May 15, 2000 - Chapter Charter Secured September 30, 2000 - First Annual Crayon Carnival April 13, 2001 - Beta Line (Axitia) crossed Spring 2001- Nu Chapter awarded "Most Improved Chapter by the Multicultural Greek Letter Council and Soror Jacqueline Camilo '02 awarded Outstanding New Member by Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs. Fall 2001 - Soror Jacqueline Camilo '02 became first undergraduate sister of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to be inducted into Order of Omega, A Greek Leadership Honour Society. October 20, 2001 - Hosted 1st Domestic Violence Brunch entitled “The Hidden Truth” Spring 2002 - Nu Chapter Awarded Most Outstanding Chapter by the Multicultural Greek Letter Council, Soror June Jimenez '02 awarded "Outstanding Chapter Leader" and Soror Jacqueline Camilo '02 awarded "Robert L. Harris Award for Outstanding Multicultural Greek Letter Council Member" by Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs. April 12, 2002 - Gamma Line (Mana’o) crossed September 21, 2002 - Hosted 2nd Crayon Carnival Spring 2003 - Nu Chapter Awarded "Chapter of the Year" by the Multicultural Greek Letter Council and Soror America Perez '03 awarded "Outstanding Chapter Leader" by Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs. April 4-6, 2003 - Nu Chapter hosted their 1st Youth Educational Conference at Cornell University. April 18, 2004 - Epsilon Line (Mahabala) crossed. Spring 2005 - Sorors Tiffany Brutus '07 and Gisell Galan '07 awarded "Outstanding Chapter Leader" by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs. April 2005 - Hosted 1st Annual Alumnae Weekend Summer 2005 - Soror Marlene Neris '07 awarded highest GPA in Region 3 and Sorors Maria Jaramillo and Tiffany Brutus awarded "The Most Improved on the Beta Program" by the National Board of Directors. November 12, 2005 - Zeta Line (Nyawelah) crossed Fall 2005 - Soror Tiffany Brutus inducted into Order of Omega Greek Leadership Honour Society. Spring 2006- Nu Chapter Awarded "Most Improved Chapter" by the Multicultural Greek Letter Council and Soror Kalina Black '07 awarded Outstanding New Member by Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs and the "Diane O'Conner Award for Residential Advisor Excellence". April 2006 - Hosted 2nd Annual Alumnae Weekend Fall 2006 - Soror Tiffany Brutus '07 was voted one of Cornell University's Top 25 Most Influential Students. November 12, 2006 - Eta Line (Indali) crossed Spring 2007- Nu Chapter awarded “Outstanding Financial Management” by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs; Soror Sasha Mercedes ’08 hosted first Global Warming Awareness Initiative entitled “Feel the Heat” at Cornell University, awarded MTV’s Break the Addiction Award and featured on the front page of the Cornell Daily Sun; Soror Sasha Mercedes ’08 awarded “Program of the Month – April” for “Feel the Heat” program by the National Residence Hall Honorary. April 2007 - Hosted 3rd Annual Alumnae Weekend Fall 2007 - Nu Chapter awarded “Chapter of the Month – October” by the OPBSI Board of Trustees & National Council of Officers and “Program of the Month – October” for first Domestic Violence Banquet entitled “The Many Faces of Domestic Violence” by the National Residence Hall Honorary October 26, 2007 - Hosted 1st Domestic Violence Banquet entitled “The Many Faces of Domestic Violence” April 11-13, 2008 - Hosted 4th Annual Alumnae Weekend April 13, 2008 - Theta Line (Yedanira) crossed September 19, 2008 - Launched campus-wide Betas Go Green initiative Spring 2009 - Nu Chapter awarded “Chapter of the Month – April” by OPBSI Board of Trustees & National Council of Officers, “Outstanding Financial Management” by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, and received Honorable Mention for participation in Greeks Go Green Campaign; Soror Kathy Lugo ’10 featured as “April’s Spotlight Member” on the Multicultural Greek Letter Council website. March 6-9, 2009 - Hosted 3rd Crayon Carnival entitled “Crayon Carnival: Go Green Project” in celebration of 10-Year Chapter Anniversary at the Shops at Ithaca Mall and Hosted 5th Annual Alumnae Weekend

Nu Chapter

Est. 1999

Chapter History

Dawn Brawley, Yadira Perez, Dorothy Rivera, and Marcy Lopez recognized the need for an organization at Cornell University that demonstrated a commitment to service, leadership, and equality of all women. They saw this and more in Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Despite the obstacles encountered, the first Ivy League colony within the sorority was established at Cornell University on May 28, 1999. They learned through their struggle that with perseverance, knowledge, valiance and heart anything could be accomplished.

Chapter Cause: Child Welfare

Nu Chapter’s cause of Child Welfare was established in Fall 1999 upon the principle that children are the future and their innocence and well-being should be preserved for that reason. Many children grow up in unthinkable conditions or situations. It is an obligation to nurture and guide them to a successful life. Nu Chapter has taken the forefront in educating, empowering, and enriching the children of Ithaca, NY through various efforts including their Crayon Carnival and involvement with Tompkins County Child Sexual Abuse Project. Nu Chapter is committed to Child Welfare and welcomes all that are willing to help the cause.