Sigma Lambda Beta
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| Sigma Lambda Beta | |
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| ΣΛΒ | |
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| Founded | April 4, 1986 University of Iowa |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Former affiliation | CNHL NALFO NIC |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Service |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture. |
| Pillars | Brotherhood, Scholarship, Community Service, Cultural Awareness |
| Colors | Royal Purple Pure White |
| Flower | Red carnation |
| Mascot | White Stallion Mustang |
| Publication | El Iluminador |
| Philanthropy | Victor Correa CPR Awareness Day |
| Chapters | 141 Established Undergraduate chapters, 9 Associate chapters, 36 Alumni Networks |
| Nickname | Betas, Lambda Betas, SLB |
| Headquarters | 7 Hawkeye Dr. Suite 103-104 North Liberty, Iowa 52317 United States |
| Website | www |
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Incorporated (ΣΛΒ) (known as Betas, Lambda Betas or SLB) is a Latino fraternity founded in 1986 at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa.[1] The current head is the National Chairman Steve Galvan.[2]
History
[edit]In 1985, the University of Iowa recognized the need for a Latino-based fraternity. Following a meeting in March 1986, Sigma Lambda Beta was established on April 4, 1986. [3]
Over the next 30 years, Sigma Lambda Beta's membership grew beyond its Hispanic-Latino origins. The organization eventually withdrew from the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) due to its increasingly multicultural membership and the growing regulatory nature of NALFO's membership criteria. [4]
Symbols
[edit]Sigma Lambda Beta's motto is "Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture". Its principles or pillars are Brotherhood, Scholarship, Community Service, Cultural Awareness.
The fraternity's colors are royal purple and pure white. Its flower is the red carnation. Its mascot is the white stallion mustang. Its publication is El Iluminador.
Chapters
[edit]Sigma Lambda Beta has 142 chapters in 30 U.S. states.
Philanthropy
[edit]National Philanthropy: Víctor Correa CPR Awareness Day
[edit]The Víctor Correa CPR Awareness Day was created in honor of Victor "Ziggy" Correa Ortiz, a Sigma Lambda Beta member who drowned during an accident where none of the bystanders knew how to administer CPR. The fraternity encourages its members to host CPR training and awareness events.[5]
National events
[edit]BetaCon
[edit]BetaCon is a biennial convention held by Sigma Lambda Beta.[6]
Leadership Institute
[edit]Leadership Institute is a 3-day leadership conference held every other year (alternating with BetaCon) where collegiate brothers are taught how to enhance their leadership and organizational skills to better meet the mission of the fraternity.[7]
Education Foundation
[edit]In 2001, members of the fraternity formed the Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc.'s Educational Foundation as a 501(c) tax-exempt organization. The money raised by the Sigma Lambda Beta Education Foundation is used mainly for the purpose of funding educational and leadership development programs for Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc., as well as for scholarships that are made available to undergraduate and graduate student members.[8]
Hazing allegations
[edit]In March 2015, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta was temporarily suspended following allegations of hazing. According to the university, the fraternity’s international office received complaints, leading to an investigation by UNL police. The alleged hazing was reported to be non-physical, and no students were harmed or placed in immediate danger.[9] The university's Greek Affairs office and Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity conducted independent investigations into the matter, but no specific details regarding individuals or acts involved were made public.[10]
In a separate incident in 2020, the Sigma Lambda Beta chapter at the University of California, Davis, was placed on revocation of registration until at least spring 2025 due to hazing-related incidents.[11]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc. – Multicultural Greek Council WSU". Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Roberts, Andrea Suozzo, Alec Glassford, Ash Ngu, Brandon (2013-05-09). "Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "History | Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc". Sigma Lambda Beta. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "History | Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc". Sigma Lambda Beta. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ Fund, SLB Omega (2020-11-15). "Victor Correa-Ortiz CPR Awareness Day". Sigma Lamba Beta Ome. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ "Betacon". Sigma Lambda Beta. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "Leadership Institute". Sigma Lambda Beta. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "SLB Education Foundation". slbfoundation.com. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
- ^ Desk, News (March 13, 2015). "Sigma Lambda Beta under hazing investigation". The Daily Nebraskan.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "UNL fraternity temporarily suspended for alleged hazing incident". KETV. March 13, 2015. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ "Organizational Conduct | CSI". Retrieved September 28, 2024.
External links
[edit]| International | |
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| National | |
- Sigma Lambda Beta
- 1986 establishments in Iowa
- Fraternity Leadership Association
- Hispanic and Latino American organizations
- International student societies
- Latino fraternities and sororities
- North American Interfraternity Conference
- Student organizations established in 1986
- Student societies in the United States
- University of Iowa
- Former members of National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations