Mission
The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha shall be to provide a sisterhood based on unity, love, and respect. To develop strong leaders who will then provide and practice political, social and cultural activities. Promote unity through charitable and educational programs. Maintain a higher standard of learning and serve as a voice for all students.
Lambda Theta Alpha 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. Lambda Theta Alpha is a proud member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations.
Quick Facts
Founded: December 1975
Kean University
Union, New Jersey
Colors: Burgundy and Grey
Principles: Unity, Love, and Respect
Symbols: Concha (Seashell), Palma (Palm Tree), Luna (Moon), Universal Woman
Goals: Scholarly excellence, empowerment of Latinas and the Universal Woman, cultural and political awareness, and community activism.
Mottos: "Latin by Tradition, Not by Definition"
"Women there are Many, Ladies there are Few"
"Often Imitated, Never Duplicated"
Orientation: We welcome women of all ethnicities, backgrounds, and walks of life.
We are proud to be "Latin by Tradition, not by Definition"
Academics: Lambda Theta Alpha was founded as an academic sorority.
Founded: December 1975
Kean University
Union, New Jersey
Colors: Burgundy and Grey
Principles: Unity, Love, and Respect
Symbols: Concha (Seashell), Palma (Palm Tree), Luna (Moon), Universal Woman
Goals: Scholarly excellence, empowerment of Latinas and the Universal Woman, cultural and political awareness, and community activism.
Mottos: "Latin by Tradition, Not by Definition"
"Women there are Many, Ladies there are Few"
"Often Imitated, Never Duplicated"
Orientation: We welcome women of all ethnicities, backgrounds, and walks of life.
We are proud to be "Latin by Tradition, not by Definition"
Academics: Lambda Theta Alpha was founded as an academic sorority.
Traditions
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. Typically, if there is more than one person performing a salute, the members will synchronize their movements. Saluting symbolizes unity and respect. Strolling/Party-Walking Strolling or sometimes called party-walking is a shared tradition with many Greek organizations tracing back to the early1900s. A stroll is a synchronized dance line to music that moves in a forward direction. Strolling is a fun tradition for members to perform and demonstrates pride for Lambda Theta Alpha. |