• Colors: Burgundy and Grey​

• Principles: Unity, Love and Respect​

• Symbols: La Palma, Concha, Pearls​, Crescent Moon, the Universal Woman

• Orientation: Women of all ethnicities 

• Goals: Scholarly excellence, empowerment of Latinas and the universal woman, cultural and political awareness, and community activism.​​

 

• Founded at Kean University, in NJ in December of 1975.

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• Lambda Theta Alpha was the first sorority ever created to cater towards the needs of Latinas in the nation.

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• The purpose of the organization is to create a support group for women in higher education and unite the community on campus.

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• Lambda Theta Alpha was established as an academic sorority.

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• Lambda Theta Alpha's National Philanthropy is St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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• Lambda Theta Alpha has a unique call, a hand-sign, and performs traditional salutes, chants, and strolls (party walks).

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• Lambda Theta Alpha is a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).

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• Lambda Theta Alpha has established Alumnae and Graduate Chapters.​​​

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• Lambda Theta Alpha has established chapters throughout Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. 

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• Lambda Theta Alpha is proud to be recognized as the 2000-2001, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2009-2010, 2011-2012, and 2012-2013 recipient of the Sorority of the Year Award from NALFO.​