Sigma Lambda Beta (ΣΛΒ) International Fraternity, (also known as Lambda-Betas or Betas) is the largest historically Latino Greek letter intercollegiate fraternity. Founded on April 4, 1986 at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa., the fraternity is a member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations NALFO), the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC), and the Fraternity Leadership Association. Historically a Latino based fraternity, Sigma Lambda Beta welcomes men of all cultures into its brotherhood. Its principles are brotherhood, scholarship, community service, and cultural awareness.
History
During the early Spring 1986 semester, Baltazar Mendoza-Madrigal along with seventeen other men began to explore the idea of establishing a Latino based Fraternity at the University of Iowa. Baltazar Mendoza-Madrigal was a current member of Phi Beta Sigma but wanted to create something that was more suited for Latinos. After months of intensive research, permission was granted by the national board of Phi Beta Sigma for Baltazar Mendoza-Madrigal to begin the creation of a new Latino-based fraternity sharing similar interests and goals as that of Phi Beta Sigma. Baltazar Mendoza-Madrigal called a special meeting on Monday, March 7, 1986 with some of the Latino students at the Chicano Indian American Cultural Center in the University of Iowa. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the need and feasibility of creating a new social Fraternity with an emphasis on the Latino Culture.
At that point in time, the student body at the University of Iowa was predominantly Caucasian. In addition, the Latino community on campus was divided into different social groups. As a
result, the students who attended the first meeting wanted to solidify and unify the Latino and the multicultural community. Furthermore, the students wanted to promote a positive image of Latinos and minorities in the University.
After the first meeting, the enthusiasm in favor of the Fraternity was so encouraging that the word spread throughout the University of Iowa. Everyone knew that something special was about to take place. On Friday, April 4, 1986, the members finalized the philosophy of the Organization. Hence, April 4, 1986, is the official founding date of the Fraternity.
The Eighteen Founding Fathers (16 Latino, one African and one Asian) established Sigma Lambda Beta with the following principles in mind: Brotherhood, Scholarship, Cultural Awareness, and Community Service.
Founding Fathers
Baltazar Mendoza Madrigal
Mario Buendia
Enrique Carbajal
Thomas Carrasquillo
Manuel Chavarria
Jose Fong
Rudolfo Garza
Luis Jimenez
Luis Marquez
Eric Montes
Kuy Ou
Olakunle Oyeyemi
Jaime Ramirez
Olivera Rivera
Juan Jose Rojas Cardona
Eugenio Soria
Juan Valdez
Ricardo Zamudio
History
During the early Spring 1986 semester, Baltazar Mendoza-Madrigal along with seventeen other men began to explore the idea of establishing a Latino based Fraternity at the University of Iowa. Baltazar Mendoza-Madrigal was a current member of Phi Beta Sigma but wanted to create something that was more suited for Latinos. After months of intensive research, permission was granted by the national board of Phi Beta Sigma for Baltazar Mendoza-Madrigal to begin the creation of a new Latino-based fraternity sharing similar interests and goals as that of Phi Beta Sigma. Baltazar Mendoza-Madrigal called a special meeting on Monday, March 7, 1986 with some of the Latino students at the Chicano Indian American Cultural Center in the University of Iowa. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the need and feasibility of creating a new social Fraternity with an emphasis on the Latino Culture.
At that point in time, the student body at the University of Iowa was predominantly Caucasian. In addition, the Latino community on campus was divided into different social groups. As a
result, the students who attended the first meeting wanted to solidify and unify the Latino and the multicultural community. Furthermore, the students wanted to promote a positive image of Latinos and minorities in the University.After the first meeting, the enthusiasm in favor of the Fraternity was so encouraging that the word spread throughout the University of Iowa. Everyone knew that something special was about to take place. On Friday, April 4, 1986, the members finalized the philosophy of the Organization. Hence, April 4, 1986, is the official founding date of the Fraternity.
The Eighteen Founding Fathers (16 Latino, one African and one Asian) established Sigma Lambda Beta with the following principles in mind: Brotherhood, Scholarship, Cultural Awareness, and Community Service.
Founding Fathers
Baltazar Mendoza Madrigal
Mario Buendia
Enrique Carbajal
Thomas Carrasquillo
Manuel Chavarria
Jose Fong
Rudolfo Garza
Luis Jimenez
Luis Marquez
Eric Montes
Kuy Ou
Olakunle Oyeyemi
Jaime Ramirez
Olivera Rivera
Juan Jose Rojas Cardona
Eugenio Soria
Juan Valdez
Ricardo Zamudio
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