Our Start at UT Dallas
During the spring of 2010, a group of individuals met to discuss the start of a sorority that would engage, educate, and empower individuals from different economic, social, and racial backgrounds at the University of Texas at Dallas. They were looking to fill the gap in the University for a group of people to grow professionally, academically, and emotionally that would exemplify distinction and thus Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. was chosen. In August of 2010 this group became known as Women of Wisdom, Excellence, and Distinction (W.O.W.E.D.). W.O.W.E.D. encompassed all the qualities that coincided with the aspirations of the individuals and the core principles of Sigma Lambda Gamma.
On February 12, 2012, 14 individuals were inducted into the sibling hood. The following people were inducted: Mayrani Velazquez, Bibiana Enriquez, Rubi Resendiz, Rumsha Hafeez, Ashley Cardenas, Erika Romero, Lizzette Velazquez, Viviana Alers, Erica Santamaria, Andreina Acosta, Liliana Sanchez, Livia Palomo, Helen Reyes, and Janet Franco. The journey had officially begun with the words "Culture is Pride, Pride is Success.".
On February 16, 2013, after months of hard work and paperwork the charter was granted and thus the colony became the Lambda Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. the 126th chapter chartered nationally.
On February 12, 2012, 14 individuals were inducted into the sibling hood. The following people were inducted: Mayrani Velazquez, Bibiana Enriquez, Rubi Resendiz, Rumsha Hafeez, Ashley Cardenas, Erika Romero, Lizzette Velazquez, Viviana Alers, Erica Santamaria, Andreina Acosta, Liliana Sanchez, Livia Palomo, Helen Reyes, and Janet Franco. The journey had officially begun with the words "Culture is Pride, Pride is Success.".
On February 16, 2013, after months of hard work and paperwork the charter was granted and thus the colony became the Lambda Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. the 126th chapter chartered nationally.
Living Our Principles
Social Interaction
Being a fraternal organization means there is no shortage of opportunities to be social. Social interaction is an important facet of being an engaged member of the community and also a way in which we continue to foster sibling hood. Our large network of siblings nationwide means there are always ways to network around the country as well. The many ways in which we live this principle include:
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Morals and Ethics
Morals and Ethics is often what we call "doing what's right, even when no one is watching".
Empowering our siblings to be morally and ethically wholesome individuals is something we work towards every day. |
Awards and Achievements
Chapter Awards:
Individual Awards:
Achievements:
- 2018 Hispanic Leadership Banquet Certificate of Excellence
- Highest New Member GPA in the Multicultural Greek Council 2018
- Most Improved GPA in the Multicultural Greek Council 2018
- Outstanding Comet Spirit Award 2017
- Program of the Year 2017
- Highest New Member GPA in the Multicultural Greek Council 2016
- Diversity Award 2016 (Student Organization level)
- Diversity Award 2014 (Student Organization level)
Individual Awards:
- Jessica Muñoz - Student Diversity Award 2017
- Karina Esparza - Leadership Award 2017
- Monica Reyes - Service Pillar 2016 & New Member of the Year Award 2016
- Adriana Portillo - Sorority New Member of the Year Award 2015
Achievements:
- Raised over $5000 in medical care for The Bridge Breast Network (Fall 2018)
- Fundraised and donated $358 to the Dallas College Foundation for Early Childhood Education Priority (Fall 2021)