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Lambda Sigma Gamma

Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Incorporated () is an American multicultural sorority. It was founded at California State University, Sacramento, in 1986.

History

Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority was formed on October 24, 1986. The Founding Mothers are as follows:

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 4,000 as of 2024.

Symbols

The motto of Lambda Sigma Gamma is "Unity Through Sisterhood. Beauty Through Diversity." 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 offers various graduation cords, each corresponding to a specific degree. Members who have received a bachelor's degree 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.

Past National Presidents

Chapters

In the following list, active chapters are noted in bold and inactive chapters are noted in italics.

See also

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