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  • Sigma Lambda Gamma is a 501© (7) non-profit fraternal organization incorporated in the State of Iowa.
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma is a fully insured organization which covers our recognized sorority entities, both at the undergraduate and alumnae levels.
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma has a fully operational headquarters office with paid staff members who support our sorority entities, National Board of Directors, and manage the daily operation of the National organization.
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma is established as an academic, cultural, service and social organization dedicated to the promoting the empowerment of women in higher education. Our primary goal is to promote our evolving and diverse cultures through the five sorority ideals.
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma encourages their undergraduate colonies and chapters to be recognized as a sorority at their respective institutions via Panhellenic Council and/or a Multi-cultural Greek Council. Sorority entities benefit from the resources provided by their Greek Affairs department.
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma is the largest national Latina-based sorority with a diverse multicultural membership in the United States. The nationalities in our sisterhood reflect over 109 countries of origin.
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma is a member organization of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO), the only national umbrella organization for Latino fraternities and sororities in the United States.
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma membership is open to any woman who is registered as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited four year institution with a minimum 2.50/4.00 semester grade point average. Women interested in pursuing graduate affiliation should contact the National Vice President of Alumnae to discuss membership options.
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma is located at eight of the ten colleges included in the Big 10 Conference and at the United States Military Academy – West Point.
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma is proud to have as our national philanthropies, the TRIO Programs and Breast Cancer Awareness.
  • Sigma Lambda Gamma has a “call”, chants, a hand sign and various steps and strolls preformed by our sisterhood at local and regional competitions.


    Stone:
    Amethyst

    Amethyst

    Mascot:
    Purple Panther

    Purple Panther

     

 

 

 

Officers and Roster:
Executive Board and Chapter Roster

Chapters:
List of current Chapters

Founding Place:
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa

Founding Date:
April 9, 1990

Founders:
- Gloria Cuevas
- Julieta Miller
- Maria Pineda
- Danell Riojas
- Guadalupe Temiquel


Five Principles:

- Academics
- Community Service
- Cultural Awareness
- Social Interaction
- Morals & Ethics

Colors:

Shocking Pink & Majestic Purple

Flower:

Pink Rose

Nicknames:
Gammas

Motto:
"Culture is pride, pride is success"

Newsletter:
La Mensajera

Coat of Arms:

Crest



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