Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc.

National Events & Initiatives

Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc. hosts multiple events to engage our communities, promote our organization’s mission, and raise awareness about causes we support.

Listed below are national events and initiatives. To see a shared calendar with all local and national events, please click the button below. To see specific chapter events, please refer to our Chapter Directory and follow their social media accounts for more information. 

Empowerment Conference

January 17, 2026
St. John’s University, Queens, NY

Empowerment Conference aims to provide tailored resources, workshops, and updates to meet the needs of our Regions and Hermanas. The structure is meant to target business, development, and sisterhood within a weekend. This conference is designed to realign entities for a productive conclusion to the fiscal year.

Diva Month

March 1 – 31

March is Women’s History Month and we dedicate this month to commemorate and educate our audiences through events that highlight our empowering organization. Diva Month is inspired by the Sorority’s Metas and philanthropy, and reflective of our mission to educate and empower. 

Fight For Air Climb

March 21, 2026
PENN 1 Plaza, New York, NY

We are a proud participant of the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb for it’s in support of the Sorority’s philanthropic initiative, Asthma Awareness. Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc. proudly sponsors the event and fundraises annually for the effort. 

Fight for air climb and lung force walk flyer

Lung Force Walk

May 16, 2026
Pier 16, South Street Seaport, New York, NY

The Lung Force Walk is an annual walk/race that honors those directly affected by lung disease, helps raise awareness of the cause and raises funds for those that are impacted. Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc. has participated in the Lung Force Walk since 2006, after the death of a fellow member due to asthma.

Lambda Diva Leadership Summit​

June 26-28, 2026
Boston, Massachusetts

The Lambda Diva Leadership Summit, also known as LDLS, is an annual convention held before the start of the Fall semester for our members. LDLS is a weekend-long event where the National Leadership and the Assembly come together to conduct Sorority business.

Poder Month Flyer

Poder Month

November 1 – 30

During the month of November, PODER Month is inspired by the Sorority’s Metas and philanthropy, and reflective of our mission to educate and empower our communities. 

Nalfo day of service flyer

NALFO National Day of Service

November 2026
Regional Locations

The National Day of Service started in 2012 and has become one of the key initiatives led by NALFO and its members. All service projects are organized by volunteers from NALFO member organizations: Regional Coordinators and Project Coordinators.

Emerald Gala

Summer 2027
Puerto Rico

Emerald Gala is a formal event that celebrates Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc.’s years of love, dignity, and pride. Since 2012, Emerald Gala has been a milestone event that takes place during the Fall semester every five years. In 2027, Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc. will celebrate 35 years as an organization at the Emerald Gala.