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Alpha Lambda Omega
ΑΛΩ
FoundedApril 9, 1990; 35 years ago (1990-04-09)
University of Texas at Austin
TypeSocial
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisChristianity
ScopeNational
Colors  Scarlet and   Purple
SymbolThe Sheep
FlowerThe Lily
Chapters16
Members1000+ active
HeadquartersP.O Box 14525
Houston, Texas 77221-4525
United States
Websitewww.alocs.org

Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority, Incorporated (ΑΛΩ) is an African American inter-denominational Christian sorority. It was founded on April 9, 1990, by four students at the University of Texas at Austin. The sorority consists of sixteen chapters in the states of Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Oklahoma. It is governed by a national executive board in the headquarters in Houston, Texas.

History

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Alpha Lambda Omega was founded on April 9, 1990, by four students at the University of Texas at Austin.[1][2] Its founders include Terra Delaney, Tyesha Elam, Amanda Tezeno, and Dawn Walton.[3]

This non-denominational Christina sorority initially expanded to other university's in Texas. As of 2018, it has grown to include sixteen chapters in Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Oklahoma. It is governed by a national executive board in the headquarters in Houston, Texas.

Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity is the sorority's brother organization.[4]

Symbols

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The sorority's colors are scarlet and purple. Its symbol is the sheep and its flower is the lily.

Chapters

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Collegiate chapters

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The collegiate chapters of Alpha Lambda Omega follow.[5] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.

Chapter Charter date and range Institution Location Status Ref.
Alpha Genesis April 9, 1990 University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas Active
Beta Exodus Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, Texas Active
Gamma Levitcus Texas A&M University College Station, Texas Active
Delta Numbers Sam Houston State University Huntsville, Texas Active
Epsilon Deuteronomy Langston University Langston, Oklahoma Active
Zeta Joshua Texas State University San Marcos, Texas Active
Eta Judges Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas Active
Theta Ruth University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, Texas Active
Iota Samuel University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Active
Kappa Samuel Lamar University Beaumont, Texas Active
Lambda Kings Baylor University Waco, Texas Active
Mu Kings Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas Active
Nu Chronicles Texas Southern University Houston, Texas Active
Xi Chronicles Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan Active
Omicron Ezra Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan Active
Pi Nehemiah University of Houston Houston, Texas Active

Alumni chapters

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The alumni chapters of Alpha Lambda Omega are as follows.

Chapter Charter date Location Status Ref.
Beaumont, TX Colony Beaumont, Texas Active [5]
Greater Houston Area Colony Greater Houston, Texas Active [5]

References

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  1. ^ Black Greek 101: the culture, customs, and challenges of Black fraternities and sororities, page 105
  2. ^ Torbenson, Craig LaRon; Parks, Gregory S. (2009). Brothers and Sisters: Diversity in College Fraternities and Sororities. Madison, New Jersey: Farleigh Dickinson University Press. p. 227. ISBN 978-0-8386-4194-1. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  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. ^ a b c "Chapters". Alpha Lambda Omega Christan Sorority, Inc. Archived from the original on August 30, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
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