Through heritage camps and community service, the ladies of Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority, Inc. stress the importance of Latino involvement and support higher education.

Pi Lambda Chi, which was established at Metro in 1994, had a table at the Greek open house on Jan. 26 and an informational meeting on Jan. 27 to explain the benefits for members who are interested in joining.

President Julie Ann Herrera said anyone can join as long as they are a Metro or UCD student and have a 2.0 GPA.

The sorority participates in the La Raza youth leadership, which promotes higher education for Latino youth from ages 12 to 18.

Herrera said the sorority alumni also puts on a how-to workshop on resumé writing and steps to filling out college paperwork.

It is important to show support to high school students trying to get into college by “letting them know its not overwhelming,” Herrera said.

Herrera said the sorority offers a support network for its members through the higher education process.

“It’s also a place where ladies can get involved in campus activities,” Herrera said.

On Jan. 29, the sorority will have a game night for members interested in joining the sorority. Herrera said it’s an informal way to get to know each other.

“We all have a cultural background. We’re all different in many ways. This is a way to be bonded,” Herrera said.

Following a lifestyle that expresses importance of higher education and campus involvement, as well as preserving Latina/o culture is important to the women of Pi Lambda Chi.

To find out more information about the sorority or to join, email tlc_auraria97@yahoo.com.