Sigma Lambda Gamma is currently the largest, historically Latina-based national sorority with a diverse multicultural membership in chapters and alumnae associations throughout the United States. We are an academic, cultural, service, and social organization dedicated to promoting the empowerment of women in higher education. Sigma Lambda Gamma and all of its respective chapters accept women of all ethnicities and religious backgrounds. Our primary goal is to promote our evolving and diverse cultures by sharing them with others through our five principles.
MISSION
Sigma Lambda Gamma strives to be the premier organization committed to providing a mechanism of empowerment to all women.
VISION
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.
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Founding Place
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
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Nickname
Gammas
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Founding Date
April 9, 1990
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Motto
"Culture is Pride, Pride is Success"
"Cultura es Orgullo, Orgullo es Éxito" |
Founders
Founding Mother Gloria Cuevas
Founding Mother Julieta Maria Miller
Founding Mother Maria Esther Pineda
Founding Mother Danell Marie Riojas
Founding Mother Guadalupe Cruz Temiquel
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Principles
Academics
Community Service
Cultural Awareness
Morals & Ethics
Social Interaction |
Flower
Pink Rose
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Colors
Shocking Pink & Majestic Purple
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Mascot
Purple Panther |
Stone
Purple Amethyst
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