General Information

What is Sigma Lambda Gamma?

Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. is an academic, cultural and social organization. As a historically Hispanic sorority, we feel that our primary goal is to promote our evolving rich and diverse culture. However, we strive to encompass all cultures to truly promote cultural awareness.

Currently, Sigma Lambda Gamma comprises of forty six chapters and several colonies all throughout the United States. Our members have recognized the need for togetherness and support among women of all cultures at their universities and colleges. We are determined to contribute to the overall success of women in the world.

Our History

On October 22, 1989, a group of women gathered to form an organization for Latina women at the University of Iowa, Iowa City IA. The Panhellenic Council at the University of Iowa recognized Sigma Lambda Gamma as a sorority on April 9, 1990. We recognize this day as our founding day.

Our Principles

Our sorority was founded on the five principles of Morals and Ethics, Community Service, Academics, Cultural Awareness, and Social Interaction. As members of this organization, we strive to include these principles in our everday lives.

Our Purpose

The purpose of Sigma Lambda Gamma National 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 we all share. Finally, the sorority shall maintain respect for the views of others through acceptance, thereby, enhancing our understanding of one another, and thus bettering our community, our country, and the world.

Our Chapter

We are individuals. Everyone in our organization has their own personalities and strengths. We are not all clones of the same people.

We are proud of our size. Our chapter is not so small that our organization is invisible and we are not so large that we are invisible as members. Our size makes us special.

We take pride in our principles. We are an empowered group of women all working for the same goals and purposes. We have a strong sense of pride, strength and involvement that others take notice of.

We take pride in our principles, especially being culturally aware. We work hard to promote them, because that is who we are.

Active Campus Involvement