- Sigma Iota Alpha
Infobox Fraternity
letters = ΣΙΑ
name = Sigma Iota Alpha
motto = "Semper Unum et Inseparabilis (Always One and Inseparable)"
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founded =September 29 ,1990
type = Social
scope = National
address = Prince Street Station, P.O. Box 237
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city = New York
state = New York
country = USA
chapters = 38 | colors =Red ,Gold , Royal Blue,White andBlack
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homepage = [http://www.hermandad-sia.org www.hermandad-sia.org]
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flower = RedRose
symbol =Unicorn andPegasus Sigma Iota Alpha Sorority (ΣΙΑ)--Official name is Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. -- is a
Latina -oriented Greek letter intercollegiate sorority founded onSeptember 29 ,1990 , by students from SUNY Albany, SUNY Stony Brook, SUNY New Paltz, andRensselaer Polytechnic Institute . The sorority participates in local, national and international community service as well as educational, cultural and social events.Growth
Throughout the last 18 years, SIA has grown to an organization composed of 35 Undergraduate Chapters,5 Graduate/Alumnae Chapters, and 7 Colonies in the states of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, and California. The chapters and colonies are composed of undergraduate, graduate, and professional women.
Community Service
Sigma Iota Alpha promotes service on 3 different levels; International, National, and Local. SIA has had several initiatives in place since their establishment:
Special Olympics ,Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and theMarch of Dimes . Additionally, every chapter is required to sponsor a child through Children's International. During the 2003 National Convention, SIA adopted Camp Heartland as their national philanthropy.Goals
* To constantly strive towards the expansion of awareness of the Latino culture to our members and the community at large.
* To promote sisterhood and leadership amongst ourselves.
* To serve as models of excellence in academics and achievements among women.R.O.S.E. Mentorship Program
The R.O.S.E. Mentorship Program is a national educational initiative meant to serve as a resource to young women aged 14-18. It encourages service, scholarship and personal development in order to create leaders within our communities while providing the tools necessary to succeed.
The R.O.S.E. Mentorship Program aims to:
* Provide mentorship and programming that will aid in the academic and personal development of young Latinas.
* Utilize SIA's network of professional Latinas to increase awareness of the Latino culture while promoting educational excellence and proactive community involvement.
* Develop leadership qualities and abilities in young Latinas.
* Work in conjunction with the Solidaridad Inspiración Amistad Community Foundation to establish solid partnerships that produce additional resources for young Latinas.References
External links
*http://www.hermandad-sia.org National Website
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