Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Incorporated () is a multicultural intercollegiate sorority founded on November 21, 1981 at Rutgers University, New Brunswick and is recognized as the First Multicultural Sorority in the Nation. It is a non-profit Greek-lettered organization for college-educated women that promotes the goals of Academic Achievement, Unity Amongst All Women, and University and Community Service. Mu Sigma Upsilon is a multicultural-based sorority in the United States and a founding member of the National Multicultural Greek Council. History In the early 1980s, more women from culturally diverse backgrounds were pursuing college degrees. Five women came together and decided to create a support system for these women. Mu Sigma Upsilon was founded on November 21, 1981, at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, as a Social Fellowship. The five Founding Mothers of Mu Sigma Upsilon are: Eve Bracero - Puerto Rican Lillian Sierra - Puerto Rican Karinee Candelario - Puerto Rican Ruth Gonzalez - Puerto Rican Sylvia Vigo - Puerto Rican In the early 1980s, Mu Sigma Upsilon became the first sorority to be founded with a multicultural, rather than a specific ethnic or cultural, base. Mu Sigma Upsilon became a Greek-lettered organization in the early 1990s. It is the sister organization of Lambda Sigma Upsilon, a Latino-based fraternity. R.A.C.E is a national event of the sorority. Each chapter runs its version of the event, where campus cultural organizations are invited to perform in costume and provide cultural displays for table-top exhibitions during the event. Members are encouraged to wear national dress about their cultural background or heritage and provide sample delicacies from all parts of the world. Symbols and Traditions Motto: Mujeres Siempre Unidas / Women Always United Official Colors: Baby Blue and White Official Mascot: The Amazon woman, strong, fierce and independent. Nicknames: The Sophisticated Ladies of MSU, or The MUs (pronounced mews) for short. Philanthropy Every five years, the organization selects a national philanthropy as beneficiary. Through this process, we are able to dedicate ourselves as a national organization to aiding a single charity organization for five years at a time, and continue to assist many more organizations in the future. Previous philanthropies include: Mavin Foundation Women In Need NYC Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Girls Inc Keep A Breast Foundation The Girl Effect To Write Love On Her Arms Mu Sigma Upsilon's current philanthropy for 2021-2026 is: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Mu Sigma