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Lambda Sigma Gamma

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Lambda Sigma Gamma
ΛΣΓ
FoundedOctober 24, 1986; 37 years ago (1986-10-24)
Cal State Sacramento
TypeMulticultural
AffiliationNMGC
StatusActive
EmphasisLatina
ScopeRegional
MottoUnity Through Sisterhood
Colors  Green,   White and   Red
FlowerRed Rose
JewelEmerald, Pearl, Ruby
MascotTan Teddy Bear w/a Collared Red Ribbon
Chapters26
Headquarters
United States
WebsiteOfficial website

Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Incorporated (ΛΣΓ) was founded at California State University, Sacramento, in 1986.

History

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Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority became a reality on October 24, 1986, when twenty-seven women sharing the same interest, beliefs, and goals came together. Since then, 25 additional chapters have joined, with the most recent chapters at California State University, East Bay and Notre Dame de Namur University in 2015. Lambda Sigma Gamma was officially incorporated and recognized as a service-based, nonprofit corporation by the State of Delaware on April 3, 1998. Subsequently, their sisterhood is also known as Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Incorporated.[1]

Lambda Sigma Gamma is a member of the National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC).[2]

The national membership was estimated at 2,100 as of July 1, 2012.

Chapters

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The chapter list of Lambda Sigma Gamma. Active chapters are noted in bold, inactive chapters or schools noted in italics.[3]

Name Chartered Institution Location Status Notes Reference
Alpha 1986 California State University, Sacramento Sacramento, California Active
Beta 1989 University of California, Davis Davis, California Active
Gamma 1989 San Jose State University San Jose, California Active
Delta 1990 California State University, Fresno Fresno, California Active
Epsilon 1991 Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, California Active [4][5][6]
Zeta 1991 University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, California Active [7]
Eta 1992 California State University, Bakersfield Bakersfield, California Inactive
Theta 1993 Sonoma State University Sonoma County, California Active
Iota 1994 Santa Clara University Santa Clara, California Inactive
Kappa 1994 San Diego State University San Diego, California Active [8]
Lambda 1995 San Francisco State San Francisco, California Inactive
Mu 1997 California State University, Chico Chico, California Active
Nu 1998 University of San Francisco San Francisco, California Inactive
Xi 2000 University of California, Riverside Riverside, California Active [9]
Omicron 2001 California State University, Northridge Northridge, California Active
Pi 2001 California State University, Stanislaus Stanislaus County, California Active [10]
Rho 2001 California State University, Monterey Bay Monterey County, California Active
Sigma 2001 University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California Inactive
Tau 2002 California State University, Long Beach Long Beach, California Active
Upsilon 2003 University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, California Inactive
Phi 2004 California State University, Fullerton Fullerton, California Inactive
Chi 2010 University of California, Irvine Irvine, California Inactive
Psi 2012 National Hispanic University San Jose, California Inactive [a]
Omega Eternal Chapter Active [b]
Alpha Alpha 2012 Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona Active [11]
Alpha Beta 2015 California State University, East Bay Hayward, California Inactive
Alpha Gamma 2015 Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, California Inactive
  1. ^ This school is dormant
  2. ^ ΛΣΓ's memorial chapter.

Notable members

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Founder: Linda V. Fuentes

Founding Mothers:
  • Maggie Aguilar
  • Esther Almazan
  • Angeles Arrezola
  • Maria Barriga
  • Sandra Barriga
  • Maria Cejudo
  • Luisa Deluna
  • Teresa Esqiuvel
  • Teresa Favila
  • 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

National Presidents

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  • 2023-Present: Lizzy Balcom, Member Since: Fall 2014
  • 2022-2023: Kathryn Penunuri, Member Since: Spring 2018
  • 2020–2022: Nayeli Galan Calito, Member Since: Fall 2014
  • 2017-2020: Keosha A Griffiths, Member Since: Fall 2009
  • 2015–2017: Elva C Peña, Member Since: Fall 2008
  • 2013–2015: Mayra Estrada, Member Since: Fall 2006
  • 2012–2013: Katia Pena, Member Since: Fall 1996
  • 2011–2012: LaToya Marie Jackson, Member Since: Fall 2002
  • 2010–2011: Cheli Cuevas-Resendiz, Member Since: Spring 2003
  • 2009–2010: Alea Newman, Member Since: 2005
  • 2008–2009: Danielle Munoz, Member Since: Fall 2002
  • 2006–2008: Nichole Gutierrez, Member Since: Winter 1999
  • 2003–2006: Katia Pena, Member Since: Fall 1996
  • 2002–2003: Brenda Rodriguez Sandler, Member Since: Winter 1997
  • 2000–2002: Candida Diaz, Member Since: Winter 1995
  • 1999–2000: Arleen Lemus, Member Since: Winter 1997
  • 1998–1999: Linda V. Fuentes, Member Since: Fall 1986
  • 1997–1998: Claudia Palos, Member Since: Spring 1992

References

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  1. ^ William Raimond Baird; Carroll Lurding (eds.). "Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive)". Student Life and Culture Archives. University of Illinois: University of Illinois Archives. Retrieved 31 Mar 2021. The main archive URL is The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage.
  2. ^ NMGC homepage, listing for Lambda Sigma Gamma, accessed 22 May 2021.
  3. ^ Details from the national website or Baird's Manual online archive, Lambda Sigma Gamma listing, accessed 31 Mar 2021.
  4. ^ Epsilon chapter's university portal, accessed 22 May 2021.
  5. ^ In 2021 the Cal Poly chapter was investigated for irregularities in the pledging process; the chapter remains active and in good standing. Page accessed 22 May 2021.
  6. ^ Epsilon chapter was recently profiled in The Tribune, a local newspaper for the San Luis Obispo region, for ongoing philanthropic support, accessed 22 May 2021.
  7. ^ Zeta chapter's university web portal, accessed 22 May 2021.
  8. ^ Kappa chapter was profiled on September 26, 2018 in The Daily Aztec campus newspaper. Accessed 22 May 2021.
  9. ^ Xi chapter's university portal, accessed 22 May 2021.
  10. ^ Pi chapter's university portal, accessed 22 May 2021.
  11. ^ Alpha Alpha chapter is noted on the MGC portal at ASU, with members holding numerous leadership positions on the council as of May, 2021. Accessed 22 May 2021.
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