Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity

Websites

UCB Chapter: www.gammas.org/gamma

Year Founded

UCB Chapter: 1992

Additional Information

Chapter Summary/Information: Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated is a Latino interest fraternity established on December 3, 1987 at California State University at Chico. We are proud to be the First Latino Interest Fraternity on the West Coast and for two decades, we have become a vehicle for creating the Latino Leaders of tomorrow and as an instrument for promoting the development of Latino males in higher education. Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was established at the University of California, Berkeley on September 19, 1992 as the fraternity's third chapter and is one of 16 chapters nationally. We currently have chapters at public and private four-year institutions all over California and Arizona. The organization's three founding principles are Academic Excellence, Community Service and the Maintenance of the Latino culture through brotherhood. Realizing the importance of Academic Excellence, we are a fraternity that emphasizes academic programs that aid in the retention, guidance and overall development of students in higher education so that they may enter the work force with the experience necessary to succeed. Bound by a common goal, our fraternity also comes together to serve our local communities, and we welcome anyone with the desire and the passion to provide help to those in need. For each of its members, Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity, Inc. also serves as a family away from home. There are many Latino students that feel disconnected in the university environment, especially those living far away from home. Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity, Inc. feels that is much easier and beneficial to deal with the burdens and trials of college-life with the support of a familiar environment. That is why we are there for each other, regardless of our heritage, supporting one another in our academic, social and work environments.

Message from the President: Dear Interested Gentlemen, Thank you for your interest in Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated at the University of California, Berkeley. As the chapter president for the 2008-2009 academic year, it is my distinct honor and pleasure that I welcome you to the Gamma page. We hope that you find this information helpful in learning more about what Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity, Inc. can offer you as the first Latino Interest Fraternity on the West Coast. Since becoming a brother in Spring 2007, I have found the experience to be tremendously unique and life altering in a way that has definitely enhanced the time I have spent during my study at UC Berkeley. In doing your research on fraternal organizations, we hope you keep in mind that entering into the brotherhood of Gamma Zeta Alpha is not only something you will participate in during your years at Cal but for the rest of your life. These are the kinds of connections that you will be able to establish with this organization as we help you climb the “top of the pyramid”, a metaphor for reaching your goals in life. If you have further questions that were not answered here, feel free to contact me and I will promptly respond to your inquiries. Thank you and we hope that you consider becoming a life-long brother of Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity, Inc.! Jonah Loera President Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated University of California, Berkeley Email: gamma@gammas.org

Annual Events: Cal Greek Movers Program for Incoming Freshmen; Alcohol Awareness Workshop with UCPD; Graduate School Workshop with Career Center; “Understanding your Credit Score” Workshop; Diabetes Week (Awareness and Prevention Workshops); Charity Christmas Party with Local Foster Children; Solano County Regional Academic Decathlon; California State Academic Decathlon; Rebuilding Together Oakland; Stiles Hall Tutoring for King Middle School in Berkeley; St. Jude’s Radiothon in San Francisco

Chapter Philanthropy: California State Academic Decathlon: annual National event for high schools students to promote higher learning through academic-based competitions. Make-A-Wish Foundation: foundation that grants wishes for terminally ill children. American Diabetes Association: organization aimed towards increasing awareness and prevention of diabetes to communities more susceptible to the disease.

Chapter History: The Gamma Chapter of Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was founded at the University of California on September 19, 1992. The main objective of the Gamma Chapter, and the fraternity overall, is to ensure that all brothers graduate and "reach the top of the pyramid" through the mutual support provided by fellow brothers. Since 1992, 90% of our membership has completed their undergraduate careers and have entered the work force in careers such as accounting, law, public administration, computer engineering, architecture and education. Many more have continued their pursuit in higher education by participating in prestigious graduate programs at UC Berkeley, USC, UCLA, Harvard and Columbia. In accomplishing Gamma Zeta Alpha's commitment to community service, the Gammas at Berkeley have demonstrated this in various activities that we have participated and supported. These activities include: Relay for Life with the American Cancer Society by raising over $1,000, our annual participation in activities such as Stiles Hall Haunted House, "Kindercaminata", the "We're Going To Cal" football outing, Raza Day, Raza Transfer Day and annual Cancer Walk in San Francisco.

Contact Information: Jonah Loera, President: gamma@gammas.org. Alex Segura, Recruitment Chair: asegura707@berkeley.edu.

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