Sigma Delta Alpha
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Sigma Delta Alpha (ΣΔΑ) is a Latino-based Fraternity established in the West Coast of the United States. Founded in 1992, the Brothers of Sigma Delta Alpha continue to strive for excellence in supporting each other socially, personally, and academically. Brothers also ensure to reach out to serve and enrich the community with the Latino culture and solidify the Purpose of the Fraternity
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[edit] History
In the fall semester of 1991, several students at San Jose State University saw the need of an organization that would address the needs and issues pertaining to these students. Recognizing the existence of other organizations on campus and the inability of these organizations to fulfill these needs, future Founding Father, Francisco Huerta, brought forth the idea of creating a new organization to the table. As this new ideology began to evolve, Francisco took the forefront in organizing the initial meetings that set the groundwork for the establishment of Sigma Delta Alpha. Everyone knew from the first introductory meeting held in November 1991 to the day the organization was finally established that there was long road of hard work ahead for everyone involved. The odds for success were low and odds for survival were even less. But what didn't lack was the commitment and desire to succeed. As our Purposes were set and after several meetings and numerous successful events it was clear that it was time to present ourselves to the community as an established organization. On May 5, 1992, Sigma Delta Alpha was officially recognized as the 18 Founding Fathers were to go down in history for making a vision into reality.
Since the birth of this organization, Sigma Delta Alpha has continued to strive to fulfill the goals envisioned by the 18 founding fathers. Growing strongly at San Jose State University, it also continues to expand its values and ethics and fulfill its Purpose throughout prestigious universities and campuses. As it continues to grow in numbers it grows in spirit while new members are becoming the new carriers of the torch lit on May 5, 1992.
[edit] Purpose
The Brothers of Sigma Delta Alpha strive to uphold its Purposes, which are:
- To support each other academically, socially and personally.
- To encourage the promotion and retention of Latinos and other underrepresented groups at institutions of higher learning.
- To work with other organizations and our community.
- To promote Latino Culture to the community.
- To conduct ourselves so as to cast a positive light upon the Fraternity, ourselves, and our community.
[edit] Nationally Recognized Chapters
[edit] Chapter: SJSU (Founding Chapter)
Campus: San Jose State University
Mascot: Spartans, Sammy the Spartan
[Chapter Website http://www.sda-sjsu.org]
[edit] Chapter: Alpha Chapter
Campus: University of Southern California
Mascot: Trojans, Tommy Trojan
[edit] Chapter: Beta Chapter
Campus: California State University, Fresno
Mascot: Bulldogs, Timeout the Bulldog
[edit] Chapter: Gamma Chapter
Founded: September 16, 2001
Campus: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Mascot: The Rebels, Hey Reb
[edit] Chapter: Delta Chapter
Campus: California State University, Sacramento
Mascot: The Hornets, Herky the Hornet
[edit] Chapter: Epsilon Chapter
Founded: September 21, 2002
Campus: University of California, Irvine
Mascot: The Anteaters, Peter the Anteater
[edit] Chapter: Zeta Chapter
Campus: California State University, Fullerton
Mascot: Titans; Tuffy the Titan
Sigma Delta Alpha Fraternity Inc. (est. 1992) at San Jose State University IS NOT affiliated with Sigma Delta Alpha Fraternity (est. 1928) at University of Puerto Rico, nor with Phi Sigma Alpha.
This article is about the fraternity established in 1992. For the Fraternity founded as (ΣΔΑ) in the University of Puerto Rico in 1928, see Phi Sigma Alpha
