Nickname: LTA
Founded Nationally: December 1975 at Kean University
Established at STJ: March 27, 2006
Chapter: Delta Kappa
Colors: Burgundy and Gray
Principles: Unity, Love, and Respect
Membership Requirements: Must have a 2.5 GPA and a minimum of 12 credits.
Chapter Site: http://www.LTAdeltakappa.org
Contact Information: lambdalady.info@yahoo.com
Goals: Scholarly excellence, empowerment of Latinas and the universal woman, cultural and political awareness, and community activism.
Mission: The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha shall be to provide a sisterhood based on Unity, Love, & Respect. To develop strong Leaders who will then provide and practice political, social and cultural activities. To promote Latino Unity through charitable and educational programs. To maintain a high standard of learning and serve as a voice for all Latino students.
Important Facts:
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 Latinas in higher education, and unite the Latino community on campus.
Lambda Theta Alpha was established as an academic sorority.
LTA is not an exclusionary organization.
The LTA National Philanthropy is the F.U.T.U.R.O. Program: Focused Urban Teens United and Ready for Opportunity.
Lambda Theta Alpha is a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).
Lambda Theta Alpha is a fully insured organization which covers all of its chapters.
Each chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha is recognized by its respective institution. Sisters at each chapter enjoy complete participation in campus activities.
Lambda Theta Alpha has established Alumnae Chapters.
Lambda Theta Alpha has established Graduate Chapters.
Lambda Theta Alpha has established chapters throughout New Jersey, Connecticut, Puerto Rico, New York, Maryland, Florida, California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Arizona, Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, Tennessee, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Georgia, Washington, North Carolina, and Idaho.
Lambda Theta Alpha is proud to be recognized as the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 recipient of the Sorority of the Year award from NALFO and Latinogreeks.com
Lambda Theta Alpha National Community Service Projects:
Focused Urban Teens United and Ready for Opportunity (F.U.T.U.R.O)
Adopt-A-Highway
AIDS WalkNY
American Red Cross
Big Brother & Big Sister Foundation
Children International
Hispanic Association of Higher Education
Make a Wish Foundation
March of Dimes
The National Breast Cancer Foundation
National Council of La Raza
The National Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Salvation Army
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Womanspace
Why LTA?
Lambda Theta Alpha is— an organization...a Sisterhood...based on Unity, Love and Respect...and dedicated to the empowerment of minorities and the universal woman through her education, a love of culture, the disenfranchised and her surrounding communities.