Sigma Alpha Lambda
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Sigma Alpha Lambda | |
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ΣΑΛ | |
Founded | 2001 University of Arizona |
Type | Honor |
Affiliation | Independent |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | All-discipline |
Scope | National |
Colors | Navy, Black, and Gold |
Chapters | 65 |
Members | 145,000 active |
Headquarters | 67 South Bedford Street, Suite 400W Burlington, Massachusetts 34209 United States |
Website | sigmaalphalambda |
Sigma Alpha Lambda (ΣΑΛ) is an American leadership and honor society. It was founded in 2001 and has chartered around 70 chapters.
History
[edit]Sigma Alpha Lambda was founded in 2001 at the University of Arizona. It is a leadership and honor society that seeks to recognize academic achievement, develop its member's leadership skills, and encourage members to participate in service activities.[1][2][3]
It was recognized as a nonprofit corporation in 2004.[2] As of 2024, the honor society has more than 65 chapters and 145,000 initiates.[4] Its headquarters are in Burlington, Massachusetts.[5]
Symbols
[edit]The society's colors are navy, black, and gold.[6] Graduating members may wear honor cords consisting of the three Sigma Alpha Lambda colors, a blue and gold tassel, or a navy blue stole.[6][7]
Membership
[edit]Membership in Sigma Alpha Lambda by invitation.[8] It is open to all undergraduate students who meet the national requirements of sophomore classification or higher with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Membership is also open to graduate students who meet the GPA requirement for undergraduates.
Activities
[edit]Sigma Alpha Lambda offers its members annual scholarships and awards ranging from $100 up to $5,000.[4]
Each year, the Sigma Alpha Lambda chapter participates in two national initiatives that are coordinated by the national office.[4]
Food Fight Against Hunger
[edit]Each fall, the students work together to fight hunger with SAL's Food Fight against Hunger.[9][10] Since 2010, Sigma Alpha Lambda members have collected over 130,000 food items and raise nearly $45,000 for local food banks.[9]
Relay for Life
[edit]In the Spring, the main focus is Relay for Life. Sigma Alpha Lambda is a National Youth Affiliate of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.[9][10] Each spring, SAL chapters participate in their local Relay for Life and collect donations on behalf of their team.[9][11][12] In the 2018-2019 school year, Sigma Alpha Lambda members raised over $10,000 for Relay for Life.[13]
Chapters
[edit]Sigma Alpha Lambda has chapters at universities in the United States.[14][15]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "About Us". Sigma Alpha Lambda. Archived from the original on 2016-03-16. Retrieved 2024-10-29 – via web.archive.org.
- ^ a b "Sigma Alpha Lambda, Inc". GuideStar Profile. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b "Baldwin Earns Academic Honors". Newspapers.com. Orangeburg, South Carolina: Times and Democrat. 2004-05-26. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b c "About Us". Sigma Alpha Lambda. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Contact". Sigma Alpha Lambda. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b "Graduation Archive". Sigma Alpha Lambda. Archived from the original on 2016-03-16. Retrieved 2024-10-29 – via web.archive.org.
- ^ a b "Honors Recognition - Commencement". Grand Valley State University. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Saber, Carly (March 29, 2016). "Honor societies worth the résumé boost". Sonoma State Star. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ a b c d "National Initiatives". Sigma Alpha Lambda. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b c Mlynar, Bobbi (2012-12-14). "ESU group wins 'Food Fight'". Emporia Gazette. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b "Sigma Alpha Lambda NMSU chapter wins Relay for Life challenge". Las Cruces Sun-News. April 25, 2018. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ a b Autry, Catherine (April 21, 2013). "UGA Relay for Life event draws big crowd". Online Athens. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "2018 Relay for Life". Sigma Alpha Lambda. 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Chapters". Sigma Alpha Lambda. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Chapters". Sigma Alpha Lambda. Archived from the original on 2016-03-16. Retrieved 2024-10-29 – via web.archive.org.
- ^ "Sigma Alpha Lambda". Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development | Binghamton University, State University of New York. 2022-08-02. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Local Whittier student recognized by Sigma Alpha Lambda". Daily Breeze. 2010-07-03. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Castleton Clubs & Activities". Vermont State University. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Mericoh Weber recognized by Sigma Alpha Lambda". Peoria Journal Star. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "COLLEGE NEWS: Norway student named to Sigma Alpha Lambda". The Times and Democrat. 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Honorary Societies at Colorado State University". Phi Kappa Phi - CSU Chapter. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Brooks now a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda". The Rogersville Review. 2018-06-20. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Eagle, Bigfork (2012-10-17). "Egdorf goes Sigma Alpha Lambda". Bigfork Eagle. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Brizuela, Juan (2014-07-08). "Vanessa Alvarado receives Sigma Lambda Alpha Graduate Travel Grant". CARTA News | Florida International University. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Inactive Student Organizations" (PDF). George Washington University. September 12, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ "South Effingham grad named to honor society at GSU". Savannah Morning News. August 1, 2009. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Heyer, Saige. "ISU clubs and organizations". Iowa State Daily. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Sigma Alpha Lambda to host SALentine's Day". Kansas State University. February 7, 2019. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Honor Societies at SIU | University Honors Program". Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Carthage student named to Sigma Alpha Lambda at Texas A&M". Panola Watchman. 2019-04-03. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Sigma Alpha Lambda | Honor Societies". University of Alabama. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Sigma Alpha Lambda". Honor Societies. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Leader, Van Alstyne (October 30, 2013). "Scotland native joins honors society". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ Anonymous (2015-03-09). "Other Greek-letter Organizations | Center for Fraternity & Sorority Development". University of Connecticut. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Ian Sheppard new member of Sigma Alpha Lambda". Great Bend Tribune. December 14, 2012. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Sigma Alpha Lambda "SAL Day"". University of Louisville. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Honors Societies – Center for Professional & Applied Ethics". University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Sigma Alpha Lambda Recognizes Oakboro Resident as Member". Newspapers.com. Albemarle, North Carolina: Stanly News and Press. 2005-08-07. p. 7. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Get Connected". The University of Oklahoma. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Sigma Alpha Lambda, AOP Holding School and Food Supply Drive for Students, Canned Pet Food Drive for North Star Animal Rescue". www.usm.edu. 2024-05-08. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Office of the Dean of Students - Student Activities - Student Organization Status". University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Student Leadership Organizations". West Virginia State University. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Organization". Western Michigan University. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Dunn initiated into Sigma Alpha Lambda honor society at YSU". Salem News. Retrieved 2024-10-29.