Sigma Iota Alpha
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. (ΣΙΑ), often known as '"SIA'", is a Latina-oriented Greek letter intercollegiate and independent sorority, founded on September 29, 1990, by 13 women from SUNY Albany, Stony Brook University, 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.
| Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Incorporada | |
|---|---|
| ΣΙΑ | |
| Founded | September 29, 1990 SUNY Albany, Stony Brook University, SUNY New Paltz, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Semper Unum et Inseparabilis (Always One and Inseparable) |
| Colors | Red Gold Royal Blue White as background color Black as background color |
| Symbol | Unicorn and Pegasus |
| Flower | Red Rose |
| Chapters | 57 undergraduate chapters, 12 graduate chapters, and 17 colonies |
| Headquarters | Prince Street Station P.O. Box 237 New York, NY USA |
| Website | hermandad-sia.org |
Growth
Throughout the last 29 years, SIA has grown as an organization composed of 57 Undergraduate Chapters, 12 Graduate/Alumnae Chapters, and 18 Colonies in the states of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, California, Kansas, Arkansas, and South Carolina. The chapters and colonies are composed of undergraduate, graduate, and professional women.
Chapters & Colonies
| Chapter | School |
|---|---|
| Alpha | University at Albany, State University of New York |
| Beta | Stony Brook University |
| Gamma | SUNY New Paltz |
| Delta | Western Illinois University |
| Epsilon | Adelphi University |
| Zeta | Hofstra University |
| Eta | Pennsylvania State University |
| Theta | State University of New York, College at Old Westbury |
| Iota | University of Illinois at Chicago; Northeastern Illinois University; Roosevelt University |
| Kappa | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
| Lambda | State University of New York at Oswego |
| Mu | Temple University |
| Nu | Union College |
| Xi | Long Island University, C.W. Post |
| Omicron | Boston University; Suffolk University; Boston College |
| Pi | Harvard University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Rho | Syracuse University |
| Sigma | Marist College |
| Tau | Saint Peter's College; Montclair State University; Seton Hall University |
| Upsilon | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Phi | New York University |
| Chi | University of Maryland, College Park |
| Psi | Lewis University |
| Omega | Northern Illinois University |
| Alpha Alpha | The College of New Rochelle |
| Alpha Beta | Columbia University |
| Alpha Gamma | Binghamton University, State University of New York |
| Alpha Delta | The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey |
| Alpha Epsilon | James Madison University |
| Alpha Zeta | California State University, Dominguez Hills |
| Alpha Eta | Baylor University |
| Alpha Theta | St. John's University |
| Alpha Iota | Rutgers - New Brunswick, The State University of New Jersey |
| Alpha Kappa | Michigan State University |
| Alpha Lambda | University of New Haven |
| Alpha Mu | University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth |
| Alpha Nu | Pace University, Manhattan |
| Alpha Xi | Florida State University |
| Alpha Omicron | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
| Alpha Pi | University of Texas at San Antonio |
| Alpha Rho | Rutgers - Newark, The State University of New Jersey |
| Alpha Sigma | Florida Gulf Coast University |
| Alpha Tau | Georgia Southern University |
| Alpha Upsilon | Texas State University - San Marcos |
| Alpha Phi | Utica College |
| Alpha Chi | University of Texas, Austin |
| Alpha Psi | University of Massachusetts, Amherst |
| Alpha Omega | Reserved for Deceased Sisters |
| Beta Alpha | Armstrong State University |
| Beta Beta | University of Arkansas |
| Beta Gamma | Stephen F. Austin State University |
| Beta Delta | The College of William and Mary |
| Beta Epsilon | New York Institute of Technology Manhattan; Lehman College; City College; John Jay College of Criminal Justice; Mercy College. |
| Beta Zeta | The Johns Hopkins University |
| Beta Eta | Clemson University |
| Beta Theta | Brooklyn College of the City University of New York |
| Beta Iota | Long Island University Brooklyn |
| Beta Kappa | University of Central Arkansas |
| Beta Lambda | Texas A&M University |
| Colony | School |
|---|---|
| Colony 1 | New York Institute of Technology |
| Colony 2 | University at Buffalo, State University of New York; Buffalo State College |
| Colony 3 | University of California, Santa Cruz |
| Colony 4 | Central Connecticut State University |
| Colony 5 | Bentley University |
| Colony 6 | University of South Carolina |
| Colony 7 | University of Hartford |
| Colony 8 | University of Kansas |
| Colony 9 | Clarion University of Pennsylvania |
| Colony 10 | American International College |
| Colony 11 | Southern Connecticut State University |
| Colony 12 | California State University, Northridge |
| Colony 13 | Augusta University |
| Colony 14 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh |
| Colony 15 | State University of New York College at Cortland |
| Colony 16 | Towson University |
| Chapter | Region |
|---|---|
| Gamma Alpha | Washington, D.C. Regional Alumnae Chapter |
| Gamma Beta | Chicago Regional Alumnae Chapter |
| Gamma Gamma | New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Regional Alumnae Chapter |
| Gamma Delta | North/Central Florida Regional Alumnae Chapter |
| Gamma Epsilon | Long Island/Queens Regional Alumnae Chapter |
| Gamma Zeta | New England Regional Alumnae Chapter |
| Gamma Eta | New York Capital/Upstate Regional Alumnae Chapter |
| Gamma Theta | Bronx/Westchester Regional Alumnae Chapter |
| Gamma Iota | Los Angeles Regional Alumnae Chapter |
| Gamma Kappa | Georgia/South Carolina Regional Alumnae Chapter |
| Gamma Lambda | South/Central Texas Regional Alumnae Chapter |
| Gamma Mu | Arkansas Regional Alumnae Chapter |
| Gamma Nu | South Florida Regional Alumnae Chapter |
Community Service
SIA has supported several initiatives in place since its establishment. Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. members promote service on various levels. Notable organisations include Children International & Women for Women International, Nationally Special Olympics, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and the March of Dimes, and locally volunteering in soup kitchens and school initiatives. Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. is also associated with One Heartland. Additionally, every chapter is required to sponsor a child through Children's International.
Mission & Goals
The mission of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. is to uphold the goals set forth by the thirteen founding mothers. They are to formalize, cultivate, and foster bonds amongst each other as sisters and to abide by respect, trust, communication, professionalism, and accountability.
Goals are:
- To constantly strive towards the expansion of awareness of the Latino and diverse cultures.
- To promote sisterhood and leadership among members.
- To serve as models of excellence in education and achievement among women.
To fulfill these goals, members undergo educational programming, community service, and personal development.
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 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