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Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Chapter
Message From Our President
Hi, my name is Diana Garcia and I am the ZETA Chapter President of Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Inc. What initially drew me to LSG were the connections I made with sisters. I could see how supporting they were of one another and how much they did for the community and I wanted to be a part of that. Navigating through college as a first generation student could be very difficult and isolating, but ever since joining, I have found a home away from home with a group of women who I know will always have my back. I now have hundreds of sisters who I know are there for me and could turn to for professional and academic advice. Joining this sisterhood has not only made me a better leader but a better person as well. My sisters have taught me compassion and patience and have empowered me to be brave and to live my life unapologetically.
My favorite thing about my sisterhood is how close we hold our pillar of multiculturalism. As sisters, we have come together from different creeds, ethnic groups, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our physical talents and mental abilities vary, but it is within these differences that we choose to live our lives and share our dreams in hopes of educating one another and bettering ourselves. We strive to bring women together from diverse backgrounds under the spirit of Multiculturalism for LSG.
History
Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Inc. was founded on October 24th, 1986 at California State University, Sacramento by founder Linda V. Fuentes. Fuentes recruited 26 other founding mothers with the intent to create a space for women of color to thrive on university campuses. Since then, LSG has expanded to 25 other chapters throughout the West Coast. LSG believes in and strives to promote Beauty Through Diversity and Unity Through Sisterhood.
Our ZETA Chapter was established as the first multicultural sorority at UCSB’s campus on November 10th, 1991. We are a network of people in higher education seeking to empower people of all backgrounds. We emphasize academic excellence, community involvement, and professional and social development. Unity within our organization is enhanced by retreats, mental health awareness, sibling bonding activities, meetings and more.
Philanthropy
Our National Philanthropy is the Head Start Program where we are committed to bringing awareness and support to early childhood education. Head Start programs promote school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families. We get involved by volunteering in elementary school classrooms throughout our community and participate in annual clothing, toy, and food drives. The recipients vary from shelters, head start families, and other low-income families within the area. Our organization has recently developed fundraisers that promote Autism and Sexual Assault Awareness. We continue to take action in our civic responsibility to support other campus organizations in their philanthropic efforts.
Other Information
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Pillars: Academics, Philanthropy, Multiculturalism, Sisterhood, Pillars: Philanthropy, Academics, Multiculturalism, Sisterhood, Professionalism
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Colors: Emerald Green, Pearl White and Ruby Red
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Stones: Emerald, Pearl, Ruby
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Flower: Red Rose
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Mascot: Tan Teddy Bear with a collared red ribbon
Mr. Worldwide!
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In efforts to promote collaboration amongst multicultural organizations on campus, our organization presents the Annual Mr. Worldwide event, formerly known as Mr. Greek. Non-Greek and Greek affiliated multicultural groups are welcomed to collaborate in this pageant. Through a series of rounds, contestants have the opportunity to demonstrate their organization’s values and culture, creating a welcoming environment for all. We take pride in the inclusivity that this event holds as we all come together to support each organization’s performances.
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For the past two years LSG has been awarded the CommUNITY Award by USFC because of our efforts with Mr. Greek and Mr. Worldwide.
Interested in joining?
Questions?
Contact: lsgzeta.recruitment@gmail.com
Co-Recruitment Chairs
Brisa Jaime
Paisley Doi
Rush requirements:
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In the process of completing 12 undergrad units
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Minimum of a 2.4 Cumulative GPA
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Attend 2 rush events and 1 Informational
Welcome to the Fabulous LSG Fall Recruitment!
