Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. is a Latina-based sorority devoted to serving our community while fostering a sense of pride and respect in our heritage. The sorority was founded on September 29, 1990, by thirteen inspiring young women from four different schools in the state of New York: SUNY Albany, SUNY Stony Brook, SUNY New Paltz, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Our founding mothers are: Dora Maria Abreu, Elizabeth Coats, Tina Colberg, Eulogia Diaz, Angelica Hernandez, Teresa Herrero, Norma Porras, Miriam Ramirez, Saida Rodriguez, Grecia Sanchez, Maria Trujillo, Clara Vasquez and Dulce Williams. This diverse group of women came together with the goal of creating an organization that would help their communities, unite women and promote scholarship. Since its inception in 1990, our organization has expanded outside of the State of New York and has chartered chapters in the states of New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Illinois, Michigan, Texas and California. We dedicate ourselves to service, academic excellence and professional development. Quick Facts Official Name: Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. Nickname: SIA (pronounced: see-ah) Established: September 29, 1990 Founding Schools: SUNY Albany, SUNY Stony Brook, SUNY New Paltz, & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Motto: Semper Unum et Inseparabilis (Always One and Inseparable) Official colors: Red, Gold, & Royal Blue, with Black and White as background colors Mascots: Unicorn & Pegasus Flower: Red Rose Gem: White Pearl Philanthropies: SIA participates in community service on three levels: International - Children International National - One Heartland, Special Olympics, March of Dimes & Multiple Sclerosis Local - Sisters In Action - Chapters are encouraged to participate in diverse programs specific to the needs of their community. - ROSE Mentorship Program: SIA's national educational initiative administered by the regional alumnae chapters.
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Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. is a Latina-based sorority devoted to serving our community while fostering a sense of pride and respect in our heritage. The sorority was founded on September 29, 1990, by thirteen inspiring young women from four different schools in the state of New York: SUNY Albany, SUNY Stony Brook, SUNY New Paltz, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Our founding mothers are: Dora Maria Abreu, Elizabeth Coats, Tina Colberg, Eulogia Diaz, Angelica Hernandez, Teresa Herrero, Norma Porras, Miriam Ramirez, Saida Rodriguez, Grecia Sanchez, Maria Trujillo, Clara Vasquez and Dulce Williams. This diverse group of women came together with the goal of creating an organization that would help their communities, unite women and promote scholarship. Since its inception in 1990, our organization has expanded outside of the State of New York and has chartered chapters in the states of New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Illinois, Michigan, Texas and California. We dedicate ourselves to service, academic excellence and professional development. Quick Facts Official Name: Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. Nickname: SIA (pronounced: see-ah) Established: September 29, 1990 Founding Schools: SUNY Albany, SUNY Stony Brook, SUNY New Paltz, & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Motto: Semper Unum et Inseparabilis (Always One and Inseparable) Official colors: Red, Gold, & Royal Blue, with Black and White as background colors Mascots: Unicorn & Pegasus Flower: Red Rose Gem: White Pearl Philanthropies: SIA participates in community service on three levels: International - Children International National - One Heartland, Special Olympics, March of Dimes & Multiple Sclerosis Local - Sisters In Action - Chapters are encouraged to participate in diverse programs specific to the needs of their community. - ROSE Mentorship Program: SIA's national educational initiative administered by the regional alumnae chapters.
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