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Lambda Sigma Gamma
American multicultural collegiate sorority From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Incorporated (ΛΣΓ) is an American multicultural sorority. It was founded at California State University, Sacramento, in 1986.
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History
Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority was formed on October 24, 1986. The Founding Mothers are as follows:[1]
- Maggie Aguilar
- Esther Almazan
- Angeles Arrezola
- Maria Barriga
- Sandra Barriga
- Maria Cejudo
- Luisa Deluna
- Teresa Esquivel
- Teresa Favila
- Linda V. Fuentes
- Gloria Gallegos
- Patricia Garcia
- Rosa Garcia
- Lulu Gonzales
- Susana Liborio
- Lorena Martinez
- Rebecca Mercado
- Sophia Mercado
- Marisa Reyes
- Martha Reyes
- Reyna Reyes
- Lucy Robles
- Rosa Robles
- Anna Rubalcaba
- Alicia Ruiz
- Yolanda Sanchez
- Angelica Ulloa
Lambda Sigma Gamma was officially incorporated and recognized as a service-based, nonprofit corporation by the State of Delaware on April 3, 1998. Subsequently, the sisterhood is also known as Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Incorporated.
Lambda Sigma Gamma is a member of the National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC).[2] Since its formation, 25 additional chapters have been chartered.[3] Its membership was 4,000 as of 2024.[3]
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Symbols
The motto of Lambda Sigma Gamma is "Unity Through Sisterhood." Its pillars are Academics, Multiculturalism, Sisterhood, Community Service, and Professionalism.[3]
Its colors are kelly green, white, and ruby red.[4] Its jewels are the emerald, pearl, and ruby. Its flower is the red rose.[4] Its mascot is a tan teddy bear with a collared red ribbon; it symbolizes the warmth of the sisters' relationships.[4]
The sorority offers various graduation cords, each corresponding to a specific degree. Members who have received a bachelor's degree may wear a green cord.[4] Master's degrees are represented by white cords.[4] Doctor degrees may wear black cords.[4] Advanced degrees are represented by yellow cords.[4]
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Philanthropy
Lambda Sigma Gamma adopted the California Head Start Program as its national philanthropy in 1989.[3]
Past National Presidents
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Chapters
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In the following list, active chapters are noted in bold and inactive chapters are noted in italics.[5][6]
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