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Mission
The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha shall be
to provide a sisterhood based on Unity, Love, & Respect. To develop strong
Leaders who will then provide and practice political, social and cultural
activities. To promote Latino Unity through charitable and educational
programs. To maintain a high standard of learning and serve as a voice
for all Latino students.
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| Colors: |
Burgundy and Grey |
| Principles: |
Unity, Love and Respect |
| Goals: |
Scholarly excellence, empowerment of Latinas and the universal
woman, cultural and political awareness, and community activism. |
| Orientation: |
Women of ALL
ethnicities |
| Important Facts |
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- Founded at Kean University, in NJ in December of 1975.
- Lambda Theta Alpha was the first sorority ever created to cater
towards the needs of Latinas in the nation.
- The purpose of the organization is to create a support group
for Latinas in higher education, and unite the Latino community
on campus.
- Lambda Theta Alpha was established as an academic sorority.
- LTA is not an exclusionary organization.
- The LTA National Philanthropy is the F.U.T.U.R.O. Program: Focused
Urban Teens United and Ready for Opportunity.
- Lambda Theta Alpha has a "call", a hand-sign, and
performs traditional salutes, chants, and partywalks (strolls).
- Lambda Theta Alpha is a member of the National Association of
Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).
- Lambda Theta Alpha is a fully insured organization which covers
all of its chapters.
- Each chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha is recognized by its respective
institution. Sisters at each chapter enjoy complete participation
in campus activities.
- Lambda Theta Alpha has established Alumnae Chapters.
- Lambda Theta Alpha has established Graduate Chapters.
- Lambda Theta Alpha has established chapters throughout New Jersey,
Connecticut, Puerto Rico, New York, Maryland, Florida, California,
Pennsylvania, Texas, Arizona, Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, Tennessee,
New Mexico, Wisconsin, Georgia, Washington, North Carolina, and Idaho.
- Lambda Theta Alpha is proud to be recognized as the 2000-2001, 2001-2002 and 2003-2004 recipient of the Sorority of the Year award
from NALFO and Latinogreeks.com.
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