Alpha Lambda Omega

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Alpha Lambda Omega
ΑΛΩ
FoundedApril 9, 1990; 31 years ago (1990-04-09)
The University of Texas at Austin
TypeSocial
EmphasisChristian
Colors  Scarlet   Purple
SymbolThe Sheep
FlowerThe Lily
Chapters16
Members1000+ collegiate
Websitehttp://www.alocs.org

Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority, Incorporated (ΑΛΩ) is a national, inter-denominational Christian sorority founded April 9, 1990, by four students at the University of Texas at Austin.[1][2] The sorority consists of 14 chapters in the states of Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Oklahoma and is governed by a national executive board in the headquarters in Houston, Texas.

History[]

The spark that started the fire was the salvation of one founder, Tyesha Elam. With God's guidance Soror Elam along with her suite mates/co founders Amanda Tezeno, Dawn Walton and Terra Delaney, Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority was established on the University of Texas at Austin on April 9, 1990.[3]

Brothers[]

The official brothers of Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority are the brothers of Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, founded in 1988.[4]

Undergraduate Chapters[]

The chapters of Alpha Lambda Omega are:[5]

  • Alpha Genesis- University of Texas at Austin
  • Beta Exodus- Prairie View A&M University
  • Gamma Levitcus- Texas A&M University
  • Delta Numbers- Sam Houston State University
  • Epsilon Deuteronomy- Langston University
  • Zeta Joshua- Texas State University
  • Eta Judges- Stephen F. Austin University
  • Theta Ruth- University of Texas at Arlington
  • Iota Samuel- University of Pittsburgh
  • Kappa Sammuel- Lamar University
  • Lambda Kings- Baylor University
  • Mu Kings- Texas Tech University
  • Nu Chronicles- Texas Southern University
  • Xi Chronicles- Central Michigan University
  • Omicron Ezra- Michigan State University
  • Pi Nehemiah- University of Houston

Alumni[]

The chapters of Alpha Lambda Omega are:[5]

  • Beaumont, TX Colony- Beaumont, Texas
  • Greater Houston Area Colony- Greater Houston

References[]

  1. ^ Black Greek 101: the culture, customs, and challenges of Black fraternities and sororities, page 105
  2. ^ Brothers and sisters: diversity in college fraternities and sororities, p227
  3. ^ "The History of Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority, Inc". 1990. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
  4. ^ "Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Inc". Archived from the original on 2010-06-03. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b Chapters

External links[]

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