Lambda Theta Alpha, Epsilon Upsilon Chapter at UC Davis

Principles: Unity, Love and Respect

Colors: Burgundy and Grey

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

Important Facts:

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 women in higher education and unite the community on campus.
Lambda Theta Alpha was established as an academic sorority.
Lambda Theta Alpha is not an exclusionary organization.
Lambda Theta Alpha has a unique call, a hand-sign, and performs traditional salutes, chants, and strolls (party walks).
Orientation: Women of all ethnicities.
Tradition: Lambda Theta Alpha members have a hand sign and traditional call. LTA's do not step, but they do salute and stroll
Saluting: Saluting is a tradition unique to Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. Saluting is a means by which members of an organization can praise a particular member within their organization or to honor the organization's past and current accomplishments. Members write a salute, and tend to include words of modern-day songs. Once they have the text, they proceed to add motions to the salute. Typically, if there is more than one person performing a salute, the members will synchronize their movements. Saluting symbolizes unity and respect.
Strolling or Party Walking: Strolling is a tradition that traces back to the inception of historically African American Greek organizations and is practiced by many organizations to this day. Members of a Greek organization line up one after another. Similar to saluting, they move forward in a line performing the same dance. Strolling exhibits unity and pride.
Academic Support: Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc. was incorporated as an Academic Sorority in 1979. Scholarly excellence is our strongest mission. Each chapter has an Academic Chair to oversee the members' academic progress. The chapters host study skills workshops, time management workshops, study sessions and many other educational programs not only for the members but for the campus community as a whole.
Educational Programs: Our chapters host seminars and bring speakers to present education programs for the benefit of the entire campus community

About Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.

Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. was founded at Kean University in 1975 as the first Latina sorority in the nation. Lambda Theta Alpha strives to develop strong leaders that produce and engage in political, social, and cultural activities. Based on the principles of Unity, Love, and Respect, the Sorority was established for the unification of women through charitable and educational programs. Although Lambda Theta Alpha is Latin by tradition, the Sorority is inclusive to all women regardless of race, color, creed, sexual identity, gender expression, or religious beliefs.

Purpose: The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha shall be to provide a sisterhood based on unity, love and respect in an effort to foster the development of strong leaders who will then provide and practice political, social and cultural activities. It shall also be the purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha to promote unity through charitable and educational programs, maintain a higher standard of learning and serve as a voice for all students.