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Two Friends, One Mission: To Serve Through Brotherhood

Dos amigos, una misión: servir a través de la fraternidad

It’s not every day that a fraternity with just two members receives statewide recognition

At the National Philanthropy Day award ceremony in Colorado in November 2024, the Arcani Chapter of Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino (LSU) Fraternity at the University of Northern Colorado (˾)  received the prestigious Service Organization of the Year honor. This award, presented by the Colorado Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, celebrates the fraternity’s dedication to service and leadership — something remarkable given the chapter’s small size but mighty spirit.

“The accomplishments of this Latino fraternity exemplify the spirit of volunteerism and community service. The members have shown exceptional leadership and commitment, motivating others to join causes and make a difference,” said Keri Knight, director of Student Activities and Fraternity and Sorority Life at ˾.   

“What is most remarkable is not only that they are only two members, but that they never got any kind of support from paid staff. They have done it all by themselves.”

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