Since 1999, the radiant sisters of Xi Chapter have been working hard in the areas of community service, academic excellence and planning social and cultural programs.
The Radiant Sisters of Xi have been leaders and active participants of many organizations on their respective campuses and in the community. This leadership and active role on the campus and city community has not gone unnoticed. We have received several awards and recognition from Syracuse University itself, including Chancellor Shaw, and Omega Phi Beta's National Board of Directors. we have even joined many student and national organizations to spread awareness to our peers and community hoping to make a difference in people's lives.
Historic Chapter Events & Awards
December 11, 1999
Syracuse Colony is established.
February 10, 2000
First Fundraiser: Valentine's Day Raffle with LPC.
February 23, 2000
First Program Event: Black History Month's Win, Lose or Draw game.
October 23-26, 2000
First Week of Illumination.
November 2000
Charter secured; Syracuse Colony becomes Xi Chapter.
April 7, 2001
Alpha Line (Abrianna) crossed; first line to cross at Syracuse.
April 7, 2002
Beta Line (Solymar) crossed; first solo of Xi.
March 24, 2003
Chancellor's Award for Public & Community service.
March 29, 2003
Held first chapter philanthropy banquet.
April 5, 2003
Best Women's History Month programing at the Theta Chapter DV banquet.
April 29, 2003
Award for Outstanding Community Service for 2002-03.
April 9, 2004
Award for Most Outstanding Community Service for 2003-04.
Sister Accomplishments
2000
April: Soror Raven Roman receives the Greek Leaders of Tomorrow Award for 1999-2000.
Sorors Giselle Rosado, Violet Alvino & Nicole Asencio are all placed on the Dean's List.
2003
February: Soror Tanya Ortiz receives the Woman of Distiniction Award for Community Service (one of the 5 core values of Syracuse University).
March 26: Soror Karin Cardenas received the Woman of Influence Award for her campus contributions and inspirational aspirations.
March 29: Xi chapter presents our 5 Chartering Members with the
Empowerment of Women Award for Dedication to OPBSI, recognizing their dedication to our organization and community even after their years of college behind them.
April 28: Soror Tanya Ortiz was awarded at the A.L.P.H.A. Awards Student of the Year.
October 24: Soror Nicole Asencio is initiated into the
Order of Omega, the Greek Honor Society, for maintaining a cum. GPA above a 3.5.
October: Xi Chapter is recognized by OPBSI as most supportive chapter as we road tripped to over 10 different chapters per semester, obtained the most community service hours (out of all 20 chapters) and for attaining the highest GPA in the entire organization.
December: Nicole Asencio, Karen Cardenas, and Jessica Toro are all placed on the Dean's List.
2004
June 13: Soror Jessica Toro received the Sister of the Year Award for 2003-2004 by OPBSI (one soror out of the entire organization!).
2005
October: Soror Zahir Diaz is awarded as the Our Time Has Come Scholar.
March 13: Soror Nicole Asencio is awarded by OPBSI the Jessica P. Roman Award for dedication to OPB over the past five years. This is one of our most prestigious awards.
