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 close to 3,300 sorority members. Sigma Lambda Gamma is the LARGEST, historically Latina-based national sorority with a multicultural membership in chapters and alumni associations throughout the United States.
Founders:
Gloria Cuevas
Julieta Maria Miller
Maria Ester Pineda
Danell Marie Riojas
Guadalupe Cruz Temiquel
Founding Place:
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Nickname:
Founding Date:
April 9th, 1990
Colors:
Shocking Pink & Majestic Purple
Flower:
Pink Rose
Mascot:
Purple Panther
Motto:
“Culture is Pride, Pride is Success” “Cultura es orgullo, Orgullo es exito”
Stone:
Amethyst
Newsletter:
La Mensajera
Philanthropies
TRIO:
Sigma Lambda Gamma supports the TRIO programs for its innovative and proactive stance on the continual education of individuals who otherwise would not have been afforded the education or financial assistance to further their education and livelihood. These programs have become stepping stones for many students within our organization and other affiliates who have benefited to identify and continue secondary education.
Breast Cancer Awareness:
Sigma Lambda Gamma and its member groups actively support the important societal issue of Breast Cancer Awareness. Our support of this cause comes in various avenues: from fundraising campaigns; educational workshops to create awareness; active participation in run/walk events; volunteer participation with organizations; or a combination of these forms. The two primary programs our organization supports in respects to breast cancer awareness include, but are not limited to: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization.
PRINCIPLES
Academics
Community Service
Cultural Awareness
Social Interaction
Moral & Ethics
