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Sigma Lambda Chi
ΣΛΧ
FoundedApril 30, 1949; 75 years ago (1949-04-30)
Michigan State University
TypeHonor society
AffiliationACHS
StatusActive
EmphasisConstruction Management
ScopeInternational
Colors  Green and   Gold
PublicationSigma Lambda Chi Newsletter
Chapters73 active
Members25,000+ lifetime
HeadquartersP.O. Box 6383
Lafayette, Indiana 47903-6383
United States
Websitewww.slc-intl.org

Sigma Lambda Chi (ΣΛΧ) is an international scholastic honor society that recognizes academic achievement among students in the field of construction management.[1] It was established in 1949 at Michigan State University. It is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies

History

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Sigma Lambda Chi International Construction Honor Society was founded at Michigan State University on April 30, 1949.[2]

Sigma Lambda Chi honor society has chartered 93 chapters,[3] and a total membership of approximately 25,000. It was admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies in 1991.[4]

Symbols

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The colors of Sigma Lambda Chi are green and gold. Its publication is the Sigma Lambda Chi Newsletter.[1]

The key of Sigma Lambda Chi bears its crest. In the top portion of the crest features trees which represent the natural resources used in construction.[5] In the lower left corner of the creat are plans that symbolized the research and planning that is required in construction managements.[5] There is a building in the lower right corner of the crest, representing the engineered facility and homes produced by construction.[5]

Activities

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Chapters organize service activities for their communities and campuses.[1] Chapters also sponsor scholarships for their campus and present awards to recognize students, faculty, and professionals in the construction industry.[1] The society has an annual convention that is held in conjunction with the national conference of the Associated Schools of Construction.

Chapters

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Following is a list of Sigma Lambda Chi chapters.[3][6] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.

Chapter Charter date
and range
Institution Location Status References
Alpha April 30, 1949 – xxxx ?;
October 22, 2019
Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan Active [2][7]
Beta Virginia Tech Blacksburg, Virginia Active
Gamma University of Wisconsin–Madison Madison, Wisconsin Inactive
Delta University of Denver Denver, Colorado Inactive
Epsilon June 1, 1952 University of Florida Gainesville, Florida Active [8]
Zeta Bradley University Peoria, Illinois Active
Eta Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona Active
Theta University of Washington Seattle, Washington Active
Iota Auburn University Auburn, Alabama Active
Kappa Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado Active
Lambda Unassigned
Mu Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, Kansas Active
Nu Hampton Institute Hampton, Virginia Inactive
Xi University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, Louisiana Active
Omicron Late 1960s University of Nebraska–Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska Active [9]
Pi Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas Active
Rho Iowa State University Ames, Iowa Active
Sigma Unassigned
Tau Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina Active
Upsilon Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana Active
Phi California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California Active
Chi University of Minnesota Active
Psi Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana Active
Omega Florida International University Miami, Florida Active
Alpha II 1975 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi Active [10]
Beta II 1979 Montana State University Bozeman, Montana Active [11]
Gamma II Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Indianapolis, Indiana Active
Delta II Central Connecticut State University New Britain, Connecticut Active
Epsilon II University of Houston Houston, Texas Active
Zeta II Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky Active
Eta II California State University, Fresno Fresno, California Active
Theta II Texas A&M University College Station, Texas Active
Iota II East Carolina University Greenville, North Carolina Active
Kappa II Fairleigh Dickinson University Madison, New Jersey Inactive
Lambda II Unassigned
Mu II Tuskegee University Tuskegee, Alabama Active
Nu II New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, New York Active
Xi II California State University, Long Beach Long Beach, California Inactive
Omicron II Ferris State University Big Rapids, Michigan Active
Pi II North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota Active
Rho II Kennesaw State University Cobb County, Georgia Active
Sigma II Unassigned
Tau II University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, Maryland Active
Upsilon II Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, Illinois Inactive
Phi II State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, New York Active
Chi II California State University, East Bay Hayward, California Active
Psi II Brigham Young University Provo, Utah Active
Omega II Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio Active
Alpha III New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, New Jersey Inactive
Beta III Georgia Tech Atlanta, Georgia Inactive
Gamma III University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, Texas Active
Delta III Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana Active
Epsilon III University of Wisconsin–Stout Menomonie, Wisconsin Active
Zeta III Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio Inactive
Eta III University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Active
Theta III Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Melbourne, Australia Inactive
Iota III University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa Inactive
Kappa III University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, Missouri Inactive
Lambda III Unassigned
Mu III Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, Missouri Active
Nu III Texas State University San Marcos, Texas Active
Xi III Mississippi State University Starkville, Mississippi Active
Omicron III Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, Florida Active
Rho III Unassigned ?
Sigma III Unassigned
Tau III University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma Inactive
Upsilon III Unassigned ?
Phi III Roger Williams University Bristol, Rhode Island Active
Chi III Unassigned ?
Psi III Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington Active
Omega III Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, Pennsylvania Active
Alpha IV Unassigned ?
Beta IV Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona Active
Gamma IV Washington State University Pullman, Washington Inactive
Delta IV 1999 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, Arkansas Active [12]
Epsilon IV Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Stillwater, Oklahoma Active
Zeta IV Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, Wisconsin Active
Eta IV Georgia Southern University Statesboro, Georgia Active
Theta IV Unassigned ?
Iota IV California State University, Chico Chico, California Active
Kappa IV North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, North Carolina Inactive
Lambda IV Unassigned
Mu IV Boise State University Boise, Idaho Active
Nu IV University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida Active
Xi IV Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina Active
Omicron IV Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, Massachusetts Active
Pi IV South Dakota State University Brookings, South Dakota Active
Rho IV Weber State University Ogden, Utah Active
Sigma IV Unassigned
Tau IV Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, Minnesota Active
Upsilon IV Missouri State University Springfield, Missouri Active
Phi IV Morehead State University Morehead, Kentucky Active
Chi IV Dublin Institute of Technology Dublin, Ireland Inactive
Psi IV Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, Kentucky Active
Omega IV Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Active
Alpha V University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, Alaska Active
Beta V Illinois State University Normal, Illinois Inactive
Gamma V Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato, Minnesota Inactive
Delta V Ball State University Muncie, Indiana Active
Epsilon V University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas Active
Zeta V Alfred State College Alfred, New York Active
Eta V Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Active
Theta V Norwich University Northfield, Vermont Active
Convention Sigma Lambda Chi International Convention Active

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society- Construction Management". Association of College Honor Society. November 29, 2015. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2024-02-21 – via web.archive.org.
  2. ^ a b "The History of Sigma Lambda Chi". Sigma Lambda Chi International. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  3. ^ a b "Sigma Lambda Chi Chapters". Sigma Lambda Chi Chapters. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  4. ^ Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991) [1879]. Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. VI-101. ISBN 978-0963715906.
  5. ^ a b c "Sigma Lambda Chi". ULM University of Louisiana at Monroe. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  6. ^ "Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society Chapters". Association of College Honor Societies. 2016-03-04. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2024-02-21 – via web.archive.org.
  7. ^ Macwan, Heidi (2019-11-20). "MSU Construction Management program expands engagement with student organizations". School of Planning, Design and Construction, Michigan State University. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  8. ^ "SLX". Coremng DCP University of Florida. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  9. ^ "Sigma Lambda Chi". College of Engineering | University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  10. ^ "Sigma Lambda Chi International Construction Honor Society Alpha II Chapter | School of Construction and Design". The University of Southern Mississippi. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  11. ^ "Student Organizations". Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering Montana State University. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  12. ^ "Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society". Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering - UA Little Rock. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
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