Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Incorporated (ΛΣΓ) is an American Latina and multicultural sorority. It was founded at California State University, Sacramento, in 1986.
History
Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority was formed on October 24, 1986 by Linda V. Fuentes. Its 27 charter members are called Its founding mothers. They were:
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). Since its formation, 25 additional chapters have been chartered. Its membership was 2,200 as of 2024. Its headquarters are in La Puente, California.
Symbols
The motto of Lambda Sigma Gamma is "Unity Through Sisterhood." Its pillars are Academics, Multiculturalism, Sisterhood, Community Service, and Professionalism.
Its colors are kelly green, white, and ruby red. Its jewels are the emerald, pearl, and ruby. Its flower is the red rose. Its mascot is a tan teddy bear with a collared red ribbon; it symbolizes the warmth of the sisters' relationships.
The sorority's has various graduation cords, depending on the degree. Members receiving a bachelor's degree wear may wear a green cord. Master's degrees are represented by white cords. Doctor degrees may wear black cords. Advanced degrees are represented by yellow cords.
Philanthropy
Lambda Sigma Gamma adopted the California Head Start Program as its national philanthropy in 1989.
Chapters
In the following list, active chapters are noted in bold and inactive chapters or institutions are noted in italics.
See also
- List of social sororities and women's fraternities
- Cultural interest fraternities and sororities
References
External links
- Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Incorporated National Website
