Our history
The foundation of Sigma Lambda GammaNational Sorority, Inc. was commenced by collegiate women who recognized the need to form an organization that provided empowerment to women of all cultural backgrounds. The humble beginnings of Sigma Lambda Gamma were built at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa where the vision was to create a network of academic and social support for Latina women. Under the guidance of Esther Materon Arum and Mary Peterson, the vision came to fruition on April 9th, 1990, as the University of Iowa Panhellenic Council officially recognized the organization as a sorority.
Today, Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. is a historically Latina-based national sorority with a multicultural membership in chapters and alumnae associations across the nation. Membership into Sigma Lambda GammaNational Sorority, Inc. is women of exceptional morals & ethics with a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, and who are pursuing or have completed courses leading to a degree in an accredited college or university. |
Principles
Academics
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Community Service
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Cultural Awareness
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Social Interaction
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Morals & Ethics
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Mission StatementSigma Lambda Gamma strives to be the premier organization committed to providing a mechanism of empowerment to all women
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PhilanthropyTwo of our philanthropies are the TRIO program and Breast Cancer Awareness
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partnershipsTwo of our partnerships are the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association
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quick facts
Founding Date: April 9, 1990
Founding Location: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Sorority Motto: “Culture is Pride, Pride is Success” Founding Mothers: Gloria Cuevas, Julieta Maria Miller-Calderon, Maria Ester Pineda, Danell Marie Riojas-Carbajal, Guadalupe Cruz Temiquel Alpha Chapter—First Line: Patricia Arroyo, Noemi Elizabeth Diaz-Arevalo, Angel Maria Martinez, Seema Kumari Singh, Gabriela Villafuerte-Mendoza Sorority Colors: Shocking Pink and Majestic Purple Sorority Flower: Pink Rose Sorority Stone: Purple Amethyst Sorority Mascot: Purple Panther Sorority Newsletter: La Mensajera Sorority Crest: 6 Books (5 closed, 1 open), 5 Stars, Shaking Hands, Women with Balance, Pyramid |
For more information visit www.sigmalambdagamma.com
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