The "Oh So Fly" Xi Chapter at The University of Texas at Austin
The Purpose
The Purpose of Sigma Lambda Gamma 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, which we all share. Finally, the sorority shall maintain respect for the views of others through this valuing, thereby, enhancing our understanding of one another, and thus bettering our community, our country, and the world.
Founders
Gloria Cuevas, Julieta Maria Miller, Maria Ester Pineda, Danell Marie Riojas, Guadalupe Temiquel
Facts
Founding Date: April 9, 1990
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Founding Place: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Founding Mothers:Gloria Cuevas, Julieta Maria Miller, Maria Ester Pineda, Danell Marie Rioja, Guadalupe Cruz-Temiquel
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Colors: Shocking Pink, Majestic Purple
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Flower: Pink Rose
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Stone: Amethyst
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Mascot: Purple Panther
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Motto: Culture is Pride, Pride is Success | Cultura es Orgullo, Orgullo es Exito
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Principles: Academics, Community Service, Morals
and Ethics, Social Interaction, Cultural Awareness
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Philanthropy: Breast Cancer Awareness
Xi Chapter Local History
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On April 2, 1993, 36 women joined together to establish a Sigma Lambda Gamma chapter at the University of Texas at Austin. The sorority, once established, would be the First Latino/a based Greek organization at the university.
The Xi Chapter was established on August 5, 1995, becoming the first Sigma Lambda Gamma chapter in the state of Texas. Our local Founders are Ruby Rivera, Cynthia Senteno, Zulma Posada, Vera Lopez, Juanita Rios, Christi De la Fuente, Olivia Ortega, and Janna Villesca.
We are known as the "Oh, So Fly" Xi Chapter, and we are currently the largest SLG chapter in the Nation. After more than 19 years of distinction on the UT campus, the Xi Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma continues to grow, and is proud to be part of the fastest growing sorority in the nation. Our primary goal is to uphold our 5 principles across campus to better our community.