Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. promotes standards of excellence in morality, ethics, and education. It works to better serve the needs and wants of all people by disseminating information about the diverse culture we share. The sorority maintains respect for the views of others through this valuing, thereby enhancing our understanding of one another and bettering our community, our country, and the world.
Mission
Sigma Lambda Gamma strives to be the premier organization in providing the mechanism of empowerment to all women.
National History
On October 22, 1989, a group of women gathered at the Chicano Native American Cultural Center to form an organization of Latina women at the University of Iowa. Their goal was to form a group that would provide social and academic support to Latinas and women of all cultures.
After a lot of hard work and dedication, the Panhellenic Council at the University of Iowa recognized Sigma Lambda Gamma as a sorority on April 9, 1990. This is the day that Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority recognizes as their Founding date.
Today, Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority has Chapters all over the United States varying from New York to Texas and Florida to California. Our members have recognized the need for togetherness and support among women of all cultures at their universities and colleges and are dedicated to the overall success of women throughout the world.
Founding Mothers
Gloria Cuevas
Julieta Maria (Miller) Calderon
Maria Esther Pineda
Danell Marie (Riojas) Carbajal
Guadalupe Cruz Temiquel
Principles
Facts
Founding Place: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Founding Date: April 9, 1990
Colors: Shocking Pink and Majestic Purple
Flower: Pink Rose
Mascot: Purple Panther
Motto: "Culture is Pride, Pride is Success"
"Cultura es Orgullo, Orgullo es Exito"
Newsletter: La Mensajera
Stone: Purple Amethyst
