Sigma Iota Alpha
| Sigma Iota Alpha | |
|---|---|
| ΣΙΑ | |
| Founded | September 29, 1990 |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Semper Unum et Inseparabilis (Always One and Inseparable) |
| Colors | Red, Gold, Royal Blue, White and Black |
| Symbol | Unicorn and Pegasus |
| Flower | Red Rose |
| Chapters | 38 |
| Headquarters |
Prince Street Station, P.O. Box 237 New York, New York, USA |
| Homepage | www.hermandad-sia.org |
Sigma Iota Alpha (ΣΙΑ)--Official name is Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. -- is a Latina-oriented Greek letter intercollegiate sorority founded on September 29, 1990, 13 dedicated ladies from SUNY Albany, SUNY Stony Brook, SUNY New Paltz, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The sorority participates in local, national and international community service as well as educational, cultural and social events.
Growth
Throughout the last 23 years, SIA has grown as an organization composed over 60 Undergraduate Chapters, 11 Graduate/Alumnae Chapters, and 13 Colonies in the states of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, and California, Kansas, Arkansas, and South Carolina. The chapters and colonies are composed of undergraduate, graduate, and professional women.
Community service
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. promotes service on 3 different levels; International, National, and Local. The National Philanthropy of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc is One Heartland. SIA has had several initiatives in place since their establishment: Special Olympics, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and the March of Dimes. Additionally, every chapter is required to sponsor a child through Children's International.
Goals
- To constantly strive towards the expansion of awareness of the Latino culture to our members and the community at large.
- To promote sisterhood and leadership amongst ourselves.
- To serve as models of excellence in academics and achievements among women.
R.O.S.E. Mentorship Program
The R.O.S.E. Mentorship Program is a national educational initiative meant to serve as a resource to young women aged 14–18. It encourages service, scholarship and personal development in order to create leaders within our communities while providing the tools necessary to succeed.
The R.O.S.E. Mentorship Program aims to:
- Provide mentorship and programming that will aid in the academic and personal development of young Latinas.
- Utilize SIA's network of professional Latinas to increase awareness of the Latino culture while promoting educational excellence and proactive community involvement.
- Develop leadership qualities and abilities in young Latinas.
- Work in conjunction with the Solidaridad, Inspiración, y Amistad Community Foundation, Inc. to establish solid partnerships that produce additional resources for young Latinas.
Notable members
- Gloria Garayua, film and television actress
References
External links
- http://www.hermandad-sia.org National Website