Omega Pi Lambda
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| Omega Pi Lambda | |
|---|---|
| ΩΠΛ | |
 | |
| Founded | March 14, 2023 University of Wisconsin–Whitewater |
| Type | Social |
| Emphasis | Latina |
| Scope | Local |
| Motto | Siempre Que Haya Amor, Venceremos! (“As long as there is love, we will overcome!”) |
| Pillars | Excellence, Love (sisterly, societal, and self), Service, Scholarship |
| Colors | White, Pink, Red, and Black |
| Flower | White Dahlia |
| Jewel | White Moonstone, Rose Quartz, Red Onyx, and Black Fire Opal |
| Mascot | Culpeo |
| Chapters | 1 collegiate, 1 graduate |
| Nickname | OPiL, Opal |
| Headquarters | Whitewater, Wisconsin United States |
| Website | www |
Omega Pi Lambda Sorority, Inc. (ΩΠΛ) is a Latina, community service-based Greek-lettered sorority founded University of Wisconsin–Whitewater on March 14, 2023.
History[edit]
Omega Pi Lambda Sorority, Inc. was founded on March 14, 2023, at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.[1] It was created because of the lack of Latina Greek organizations on campus[1]. The sorority's founding line is known as Xochiquetzal. Its nine Founding Mothers are:[1]
- Jaquelynn Fernandez
- Delany Aleman Silva
- Catalina Cobos
- Anna Pineda-Osorio
- Sabrina Morales
- Itzuri Contreras
- Aurora Balliett
- Yadira Foulker
- Marijke Arreola
The founder's vision was" to create a home for cis and transgender women as well as fem presenting non-binary individuals where they are safe to be themselves, serve the community, and learn about Latin American cultures".[1] The sorority is strongly opposed to hazing.
Symbols[edit]
The Omega Pi Lambda motto is Siempre Que Haya Amor, Venceremos! or "As long as there is love, we will overcome!”.[1] The sorority's pillars are Excellence, Love, Service and Scholarship.[1] Its colors are white, pink, red, and black.[1] Its flower is the white Dahlia.[1] Its jewels are white moonstone, rose quartz, red onyx, and black fire opal.[1] Its mascot is Culpeo (Andean fox).[1]
Membership[edit]
Omega Pi Lambda is open to cis women, transgendered women, and non-binary individuals. Although the organization was founded as a "Latine-interest" (Latina) organization, it is open to all backgrounds.
The Garden is the official interest group of Omega Pi Lambda and educates individuals about the sorority, promotes a commitment to service and academic excellence, and cultivates meaningful relationships among members and prospective members.
Philanthropy[edit]
Omega Pi Lambda philanthropies are Save the Children and National Alliance on Mental Illness.[1]
Chapters[edit]
Active chapters are indicated in bold. Graduate/Alumni/Professional chapters are indicated with the prefix Lambda.
| Chapter | Charter data and range | Institution | Location | Status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | March 14, 2023 | University of Wisconsin–Whitewater | Whitewater, Wisconsin | Active | [2] |
| Lambda Alpha | January 22, 2024 | State of Wisconsin | Wisconsin | Active |
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