Chapter History
Hermanas Unidas at California State University, Fullerton was officially recognized and established in December 2003. Its founding mothers are Roxana Alas a Psychology major and Imelda Ramirez an Electrical Engineering major. These ladies continued to be active members until their graduations in 2004.
Our LogoThe symbol chosen to exemplify the spirit of Hermanas Unidas is the Quinto Blossom. The Blossom tells the story of the Hermana. This is the story of a young woman, her face in profile, depicted by the leaf and stem of the logo. This woman is on the path to enlightenment, through the pursuit of education, symbolized through the winding stem, which also represents the winding, challenging yet rewarding road towards personal growth. Her path leads to el Quinto sol; this is the fruit of her sacrifice, the sum of her experiences, the rewards of the relationships that she has built.
This is the story of the Hermana that blossoms into a woman of truth, a better woman for having traveled that road. El Quinto Sol remains the focal point of our logo so that we may never forget where we came from and that we may keep clear where we are going together in hermandad. |
Mission Statement
Hermanas Unidas provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional resources and leadership opportunities for predominately Chicana/Latina college students and alumni by participating in, and organizing, academic/professional development, community service, and social events and workshops.
Governing Chapter Charter: Article II.
Governing Chapter Charter: Article II.
Our Motto
"Poder de la Mujer" is what all hermanas strive to embody, both as individual women and as an organization. The motto symbolizes the strength and will of each and every hermana in their quest for higher education, the empowerment of their families and communities, as well as equality in education, the workplace and the rest of society.
"Once an Hermana, Always an Hermana!" A commitment of a lifetime.
"Hey Ladies, H-a-U Know!" is our very own chant, known by all our hermanas statewide.
"Once an Hermana, Always an Hermana!" A commitment of a lifetime.
"Hey Ladies, H-a-U Know!" is our very own chant, known by all our hermanas statewide.
Three Pillars
ACADEMICS
Through the emphasis of academics not only do we empower our minds, but our future as well.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
In the struggle to empower ourselves we must remember our communities and empower them as well.
SOCIAL NETWORKING
In stressing Hermandad, a family network is created to foster an environment of mutual respect and unity, while supporting individual interests and talents.
Through the emphasis of academics not only do we empower our minds, but our future as well.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
In the struggle to empower ourselves we must remember our communities and empower them as well.
SOCIAL NETWORKING
In stressing Hermandad, a family network is created to foster an environment of mutual respect and unity, while supporting individual interests and talents.
Colors
The official colors of Hermanas Unidas are Blue, White and Silver, and are portrayed in everything from the HaU banner to paraphernalia.