Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Incorporated (ΛΣΓ) is an American Latina and multicultural sorority. It was founded atCalifornia State University, Sacramento, in 1986.
Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority was formed on October 24, 1986 by Linda V. Fuentes.[1] Its 27 charter members are called Its founding mothers. They were:[2]
Maggie Aguilar
Esther Almazan
Angeles Arrezola
Maria Barriga
Sandra Barriga
Maria Cejudo
Luisa Deluna
Teresa Esquivel
Teresa Favila
Linda V. Fuentes
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
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).[1] Since its formation, 25 additional chapters have been chartered.[3] Its membership was 2,200 as of 2024.[3]
The motto of Lambda Sigma Gamma is "Unity Through Sisterhood." Its colors are kelly green, white, and ruby red.[4] Its jewels are the emerald, pearl, and ruby. Its flower is the red rose.[4] Its mascot is a tan teddy bear with a collared red ribbon; it symbolizes the warmth of the sisters' relationships.[4] Its pillars are Academics, Multiculturalism, Sisterhood, Community Service, and Professionalism.[3]
^Epsilon chapter was recently profiled inThe Tribune, a local newspaper for the San Luis Obispo region, forongoing philanthropic support, accessed 22 May 2021.
