Culture is pride. Pride is success.
Cultura es Orgullo. Orgullo es Exito.
What is a Gamma?
Empowered Women Leading the World
A Gamma is a strong, independent woman.
She is a woman who knows what she wants and will stop at nothing to achieve it.
A Gamma is educated and strives to further her knowledge through the pursuit of life
and happiness.
A Gamma has gone through struggles but the one thing that sets her apart from
every other woman in the world
is that she knows how to persevere AND conquer.
A Gamma knows how to love and how to receive love in return.
She is motivated, enthusiastic, and proud of where she came from.
A Gamma comes in all shapes, colors, sizes, and ethnicities.
She is who she is and lets no one put her down.
She is a rare jewel, like an amethyst.
An exotic predator, like a panther.
And a delicate flower, like a pink rose.
A Gamma is a Woman of Distinction
Our Roots – “Nuestras Raices”
During the fall of 1989, the foundation of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. was commenced by collegiate women who recognized the need to form an organization that provided empowerment to women of all cultural backgrounds. Her humble beginnings were built at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa where their 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's 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 close to 3,000 sorority members. Furthermore, we continue 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, and fastest growing multicultural sorority 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 open to women of 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 or university.
- From our National Website
The Purpose of Sigma Lambda Gamma
The purpose of Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority shall be primarily one of promoting standards of excellence in morality, ethics, and education. Further, the sorority shall work to better serve the needs and wants of all people, by disseminating information about the diverse culture, which we all share. Finally, the sorority shall maintain respect for the views of others through this valuing, thereby enhancing our understanding of one another, and thus bettering our community, our country, and the world.
Our Mission Statement
Through excellence in the organization's five founding principles, Sigma Lambda Gamma provides opportunities for lifelong empowerment to its members, thereby positively influencing the global community.
Our Motto
"Culture is Pride. Pride is success."
We believe in the importance of celebrating all cultures and taking pride in our own!
Our Vision Statement
"Empowered women leading the world."
As women of distinction, we focus heavily on personal development, leadership opportunities, and building genuine relationships.
Our Five Founding Principles
Following the principles of Academics, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Morals & Ethics, and Social Interaction, we pride ourselves in promoting respect and upholding standards of excellence in morality, ethics, and education.
Academics
Every month our chapter's academic chair will host a "Study with the Gammas" event where we provide study snacks and give a presentation on different study methods to implement throughout the semester.
Founded at the University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
April 9, 1990
Sorority Colors: Shocking Pink and Majestic Purple
Flower: Pink Rose Newsletter: La Mensajera
Mascot: Purple Panther Stone: Amethyst
Sorority Principles: Academics, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Morals and Ethics, Social Interaction.