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Principles: Unity, Love, Respect
Purpose: 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.
Nicknames: LTA's, Lambda Ladies
Mottos: "Latin by tradition, not by definition"; "Women there are many, Ladies there are few"
Colors: Burgundy and grey
Symbols: La perla (pearl), la concha (shell), la palma (palm tree), Lady on The Moon
Founded: December 1975, at Kean University in Union, N.J.
Chapter Founded: April 28, 2001, at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.
The Intelligent and Eloquent Gamma Beta Chapter is an affiliate member of Vanderbilt's Panhellenic Council, though we do not participate in formal recruitment or "rush."
Traditions: Lambda Ladies do not step. Instead, we express our unity by saluting, a tradition particular to Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. and Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., and strolling.
Lambda Theta Alpha was established as an academic sorority and strives toward academic achievement for all its members.