Sigma Lambda Gamma

Infobox Fraternity
letters = ΣΛΓ
name = Sigma Lambda Gamma
motto = Culture is Pride, Pride is Success "Cultura es Orgullo, Orgullo es Exito"
crest = |]
founded = Birth date and age|1990|4|9|
type = Social
scope = National
address = 900 West Penn Street
symbol =
city = North Liberty
state = Iowa
country = USA
chapters = 90 undergrad, 15 colonies, 18 Alumni Associations | colors = Shocking Pink and Majestic Purple
free_label = Nickname
free = Gammas or SLG
homepage = [http://www.sigmalambdagamma.com/ Sigma Lambda Gamma Website]
birthplace = The University of Iowa
flower = Pink Rose
publication= La Mensajera
symbol = Purple Panther
stone = Purple Amethyst

Sigma Lambda Gamma (ΣΛΓ) is a sorority founded on April 9, 1990, at the University of Iowa. Sigma Lambda Gamma is the largest and fastest growing Latina based sorority that prides itself on multicultural membership

History

During the fall of 1989, the foundation of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. decided it was important to form an organization that provided empowerment to women of all cultural backgrounds. Their humble beginnings 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.

Through the continued commitment and leadership of the founding mothers, the operation of Sigma Lambda Gamma has thrived on many college campuses and provides an avenue for educational excellence to women of many nationalities. Our members recognize the need for togetherness and support among women of varying cultures at the university level and they remain dedicated to the overall success of women in a global environment.

Sigma Lambda Gamma is a sisterhood of women who have chosen this affiliation as a manner to achieve personal development and awareness to the responsibility of community involvement for the betterment of our local, regional, national and global communities through the efforts of a network of more than 3,000 sisters. Furthermore, Sigma Lambda Gamma continues to be a pioneer in the Greek fraternal world through development of innovative programming initiatives, such as the Young Women’s Leadership Program and Emotional Intelligence.

Today, Sigma Lambda Gamma is the largest, historically Latina-based national sorority with a multicultural membership in chapters and alumnae associations throughout the United States – from Arizona to Wyoming; Florida to Minnesota; New York to Texas; and many more states between the coasts of California and Rhode Island. A criterion for membership into Sigma Lambda Gamma is that a woman must have 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 of university.

Founding Mothers

There are five University of Iowa Latina students who formed the foundation of our sisterhood in 1990. Under the guidance of Esther Materon Arum and Mary Peterson, our eternal captains spent countless hours ensuring the sorority’s continued development. They continue to demonstrate a commitment to being “Sisters For Life – Hermanas Por Vida.”

Founding Mother Gloria Cuevas

Founding Mother Julieta Miller

Founding Mother Maria Pineda

Founding Mother Danell Riojas

Founding Mother Guadalupe Temiquel

The foundation created by the founding mothers of Sigma Lambda Gamma took root in the first inductees during the spring 1991 term. Not only did this group of women play a vital role in promoting the ideals of the organization on the University of Iowa campus, but they helped in the first wave of sorority expansion at the University of Michigan, Iowa State University and the University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.

First Line

Sister Patricia "Matadora"Arroyo

Sister Gabriela " La Luchadora" Villafuerte

Sister Seema " Tanga" Singh

Sister Angel "Ladrona" Martinez

Sister Noemi "Ancla" Diaz

Facts

Mission Statement

Sigma Lambda Gamma strives to be the premier organization committed to providing a mechanism of empowerment to all women.

Through a network of close to 25 collegiate chapters and alumnae associations located across the United States, we promote academic excellence and higher education for all women via a dedication and incorporation of the sorority principles – Academics, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Morals & Ethics, and Social Interaction – in our lives.

Vision Statement

Recognizing our responsibility to the progression of a positive global community, we stress the importance of morals, ethics, and education in our daily lives so that we serve the needs of our neighbors through a mutual respect and understanding of our varying cultures.

Founding Date:April 9, 1990

Founding Location:The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Sorority Ideals:Academics, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Morals & Ethics, Social Interaction

"'Sorority Motto:“Culture is Pride, Pride is Success”“Cultura es Orgullo, Orgullo es Exito”

Sorority Nickname:Gammas, Lambda Gammas

Sorority Colors:Shocking Pink & Majestic Purple

Sorority Flower:Pink Rose

Sorority Stone:Purple Amethyst

Sorority Mascot:Purple Panther

Official Newsletter: La Mensajera

Chapters of Sigma Lambda Gamma

External links

* http://www.sigmalambdagamma.com