Swing Phi Swing - Upenda Chapter

06/15/2020

OLA ladies, the National PHI Scholarship deadline has been extended to July 31. If you're interested in applying, please check out the Scholarship page on the national website under programs for more information. If eligible, please email [email protected] for an application. Please note, this Scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate sisters.

Also if you know any women of color who are not members of Swing, we offer a non- member SWING Scholarship as well. They can visit our National website at https://www.swingphiswing.org/scholarships
And if eligible can email [email protected] for an application.

"Scholarship Application Deadlines have been extended to Friday, July 31, 2020 for both the PHI and SWING Scholarships! We hope that you will still apply if eligible. Email [email protected] for an application. Please stay safe during these uncertain times."

03/15/2016

Happy Charter Day Upenda Sisters!

01/20/2015

Keep Moving FORWARD!

01/01/2015

Happy Kwanzaa and Happy New Year! Day 7 is Imani (Faith). Faith focuses on honoring the best of our traditions, draws upon the best in ourselves, and helps us strive for a higher level of life for humankind, by affirming our self-worth and confidence in our ability to succeed and triumph in righteous struggle. Today celebrate the last of Kwanzaa by being hopeful and striving for greatness. Have a prosperous new year!

12/31/2014

Happy Kwanzaa! Day 6 is Kuumba (Creativity). Nuff said... Go out today and allow those creative juices to start flowing. You may surprise yourself at the things you can do and create, as well as impress others by your talents. A great feast will also be in order to enjoy with friends and family this evening. Prepare yourself for new experiences on this day. Create!

12/30/2014

Happy Kwanzaa! Day 5 is Nia (Purpose). Purpose encourages us to look within ourselves and to set personal goals that are beneficial to the community. Today try to live out that new years resolution you made on January 1, 2014. Otherwise, make a plan, set small attainable goals, and stick to them. Carry out your purpose in life.

12/29/2014

Happy Kwanzaa! Day 4 is Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics). Supporting businesses that care about the community. Purchase goods from the local mom and pop stores today. Support a small business or budding shop and buy their products.

12/28/2014

Happy Kwanzaa! Day 3 is Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility). Collective Work and Responsibility reminds us of our obligation to the past, present and future, and that we have a role to play in the community, society, and world. Take responsibility for the choices you make. Fix poor decisions from the past, and make good choices for the future to ensure success in your life and among your colleagues. It's not too late to start today and create a new future.

12/27/2014

Happy Kwanzaa! Day 2 is Kujichagulia (Self-Determination). Kujichagulia calls for us to define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves. We urge you to take some time today to figure out who you are and who you are not. If you aren't who you want to be, today is a great day to start the journey towards being that person.

12/26/2014

Happy Kwanzaa! Day 1 is Umoja (Unity). Umoja stresses the importance of togetherness for the family and community. At this pivotal moment in time, we are urged to come together and be the voice for those who have none. Let us support one another and build a better today.

12/25/2014

11/21/2014

Even away from Hampton's Campus our Upenda Sisters are finding ways to serve the community. Find out how Sis. Jessica is giving back through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge while she attends the University of Virginia's School of Law in Charlottesville, Virginia.