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The National Multicultural Greek Council announces a new executive board including Omega Phi Chi's Natalia Tapia

National Multicultural Greek Council Announces New Executive Board

The National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC) has now filled all positions on its Executive Board. Please join us in congratulating the new Executive Board officers who will serve a two year term for 2011-2013:

Christianne Medrano - President

Christianne I. Medrano was born in Managua, Nicaragua and hails from Miami, FL. She is a two time Gator graduate earning her BA in English with an emphasis on Cultural Studies and Secondary Education, and her Masters in Education in Student Personnel in Higher Education in 2002 and 2004 respectively., Inc. She was initiated the Fall of 1999 Alpha Chapter of Gamma Eta Sorority.

Since her initiation to Gamma Eta she has served in pivotal roles in the development of the organization including serving three terms as National President and three terms as the Director of Expansion. Chris has also been a very active volunteer and member of the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors (AFA), having served as a conference presenter, volunteer, and author and editor of the NMGC Resource Guide for Campus Professionals, Co-editor of the NAPA Resource Guide for Campus Professionals, and workgroup member of the NALFO Resource Guide for Campus Professionals, all AFA Publications. Chris has also served as the site coordinator for the Interfraternity Institute in 2010, 2011, and 2012 and is also a proud graduate of the 2007 class.

 

Mariel Pagán - Vice President

Mariel Pagán is an enchanting mermaid/sister of Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc. Mariel earned her B.S in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University and went on to earn a M.A. in Counseling Service with a concentration in Higher Education from Rider University. Currently, Mariel serves as the Assistant Dean of Students for Student Activities at Seton Hall University.

Mariel's past experience includes serving as National President for Lambda Tau Omega from  2005-2007 and as the NMGC University Liaison in the 2007-2009 administration. Within her role as the Vice-President of the National Multicultural Greek Council, Mariel hopes to improve and develop the educational and social programming that is provided by the council to support its member organizations

 

Natalia Tapia - Treasurer

Natalia Tapia is a member of Omega Phi Chi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.  initiated in 1997. Natalia is honored and feels privileged to serve as the National Multicultural Greek Council's Treasurer for the 2011-2013 term.

Natalia has worked closely with NMGC since 2004 and began as her organization's member representative.  In 2009 she was nominated and elected as the NMGC's University Liaison and worked closely in restructuring and organizing the Council into its next phase of growth.

Natalia looks forward to what these next two years will bring and in working towards the further advancement of the NMGC and its member organizations.

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2011 National Sister Awards Presented at the Annual Soft Elegance Banquet

Yearly, Omega Phi Chi Multicultural Sorority recognizes sisters  who go above and beyond exhibiting the principles on which the organization was founded. On November 12, 2011, the National Governing Board recognized the following individuals for their excellence:

 

Chapter Community Service Award

Nu Chapter

 

Chapter Community Service Award

Nu Chapter

 

Sister Community Service Award

Candace Harvey

 

Sister of the Year

Candace Harvey

 

Silver Academic Award (3.5 or better)

 

Nu Chapter

Licelot Delgadillo 3.8

Maria Montenegro 3.5

Cynthia Sanchez-Gomez 3.9

Amber Rivera 3.5

 

Epsilon Chapter

Alyssia Ortiz 3.7

Lindsey Darwish 3.6

 

Mu Chapter

Thao Le 3.8

Darlene Arias 3.7

 

Theta Chapter

Wanakee H. White 3.8

 

Omicron Chapter

Vanessa Velez 3.6

Katherine Gonzalez 3.6

 

Gold Academic Award (4.0)

 

Nu Chapter

Karinna Sabas

 

Lambda Chapter

Camille Agosto

Vanessa Hamilton

 

Mu Chapter

Rosemary Garcia

 

Lambda Psi Delta and Omega Phi Chi Join Forces to Launch Anti-Bullying Campaign

(New Jersey) – In a show of unprecedented unification amongst multicultural service-based sororities, Lambda Psi Delta Sorority, Inc. and Omega Phi Chi Sorority, Inc. have partnered together to launch the Step Up – Speak Out! Bullying Awareness and Prevention Campaign.


The Step Up – Speak Out! Bullying Awareness and Prevention Campaign is designed to increase awareness about the detrimental effects of bullying and cyber-bullying at all levels in American society, and empower bystanders to speak out when bullying occurs. The Campaign invites collegiate groups and community-based organizations across the country, including local and national fraternities and sororities, to join ranks and speak out against bullying and cyber-bullying.

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Recognizing Sister Accomplishments

Omega Phi Chi would like to recognize the following chapters and sisters for their accomplishments during the Spring 2012 semester:

 

Epsilon Chapter 

Sister Award

Megan Smith

New Member of the Year

Chapter Awards

Most Improved Chapter

Community Service Excellence

Philanthrophy Excellence

Certificate of Commitment

Outstanding Fundraiser Event

 

Theta Chapter 

Sister Awards

Annie Mallick

Shanta Dastidar

Shanice Rimes

Maro Twal

Highest Cumulative GPA

Maro Twal

Sister of the Year

Order of Omega

Resident Assistant of the Year

Right Hand Person Award

 Chapter Award

Highest Cumulative GPA

 

Kappa Chapter 

Sister Award

Doris Garcia

Academic Award

Chapter Awards

Community Service Award

Events Award

Academic Award

 

Lambda Chapter 

Sister Awards

Chanel Perez

Ellie Cano

Magna Cum Laude

Nicole Klauss

Sussely Morales

Cum Laude

Sussely Morales

Emerging Leader Award

 Chapter Awards

Excellence in Community Service

Outstanding Event for the OPC Stroll Competition

 

Mu Chapter 

Sister Awards

Geraldine Rojas

Thao Le

Rosemary Garcia

Riya Walia

Ratanjot Rekhi

Dean’s List

Nicole Gresh

Amici Scholarship

MSU Leadership Certificate

Ratanjot Rekhi

New Jersey Press Foundation Scholarship

Chapter Award 

Highest GPA in UGC Sub House


Nu Chapter

Sister Awards

Karinna Rae Sabbas

Jenise Ly

Emerging Leader

Karinna Rae Sabbas

GPA Award

Licelot Delgadillo

Legacy Award

Katherine Lopez

Greek Woman of the Year

Katherine Lopez 

Cynthia Sanchez Gomez

Rishika Satyarthi

Orientation Leader Recognition

Maria Montenegro 

Judith Fay Ross Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Emergency Medical Technician of the Month

Peer Advisor Recognition

Cynthia Sanchez Gomez

Outstanding Commitment

Anaisabel Montenegro 

Magna Cum Laude

Rishika Satyarthi 

2nd Honors for Justice Administration

Chapter Awards 

IFSC Chapter of the Year

Diversity Program of the Year: Multicultural Fashion Show “Dare to be Diverse”

 

Congratulations to all Sisters!

 

2011–2012 Step Up – Stand Up! Bullying Awareness and Prevention Campaign

Lambda Psi Delta Sorority, Inc. and Omega Phi Chi Sorority, Inc. Multicultural have partnered together to initiate the 2011–2012 Step Up – Stand Up! Bullying Awareness and Prevention Campaign, geared towards educating and promoting awareness of the dangers of bullying throughout our communities.   

The 2011–2012 Step Up – Stand Up! Bullying Awareness and Prevention Campaign will commence as of October 2011.  The commencement of this Campaign will coincide with National Bullying Prevention Month, joining united efforts across the country promoting awareness and prevention of bullying in our schools.

Details of the organizations' joint efforts will be provided.

Last Updated (Thursday, 15 December 2011 21:11)

 
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