Founding Place: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Founding Date: April 9, 1990
Colors:Shocking Pinkand Majestic Purple
Flower: Pink Rose
Mascot: Purple Panther
Motto: "Culture is Pride, Pride is Success"
Newsletter: La Mensajera
Stone: Purple Amethyst

Principles:
Academics
Community Service
Cultural Awareness
Social Interaction
Morals & Ethics


NATIONAL HISTORY

On October 22, 1989, a group of women gathered at the Chicano Native American Cultural Center to form an organization of Latina women at the University of Iowa. Their goal was to form a group that would provide social and academic support to Latinas and women of all cultures.

After a lot of hard work and dedication, the Panhellenic Council at the University of Iowa recognized Sigma Lambda Gamma as a sorority on April 9, 1990. This is the day that Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority recognizes as their Founding date.

Today, Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority has Chapters all over the United States varying from New York to Texas and Florida to California. Our members have recognized the need for togetherness and support among women of all cultures at their universities and colleges and are dedicated to the overall success of women throughout the world.


FOUNDING MOTHERS

Gloria Cuevas
Julieta Maria (Miller) Calderon
Maria Esther Pineda
Danell Marie (Riojas) Carbajal
Guadalupe Cruz Temiquel


Morals and Ethics

As sisters, we strive to live our lives morally and to positively represent Sigma Lambda Gamma. In addition to our ethical development as cadets, we also develop through the sorority and each other.

Community Service

Academics

Cultural Awareness

Sigma Lambda Gamma believes that “Culture is Pride, Pride is Success.” We celebrate our diversity and encourage our members to explore and share their cultures. In doing this, we promote respect and understanding of our cultural heritage.
Social Interaction

As sisters, we believe positive social interaction not only strengthens our sisterhood, it benefits the community at large. We enjoy getting togther with not only our sisters from the Northeast but from around the nation. We also love spending time with our fellow Greeks here at West Point.


Notorious Northeast Chapters:

Tau Chapter, "Tenacious Tau"
State University of New York at Stony Brook

Zeta Alpha Chapter, "Off ZA Hook"
Johnson and Wales University
Providence, Rhode Island

Mu Alpha Chapter, "Mean A$$ Mu Alpha Mamma$"
Pace University, NYC Campus

Phi Alpha Chapter, "Phenomenal Phi Alpha"
Pennsylvania State University

Psi Alpha Chapter, "Psimply Alluring Psi Alpha"
Rutgers University~New Brunswick Campus

Gamma Beta Chapter, "Glamorous Gamma Beta"
Kean University

Mu Beta Chapter, "Magnificent Mujeres of Mu Beta"
United States Military Academy at West Point, NY

Colonies
New Jersey Institute of Technology Colony
State University of New York at Buffalo
Binghampton University




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