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Alpha Sigma Lambda

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Alpha Sigma Lambda
ΑΣΛ
Founded1942; 82 years ago (1942)
Northwestern University
TypeHonor society
AffiliationACHS
StatusActive
EmphasisNon-traditional students
ScopeNational
Colors  Burgundy and   Gold
SymbolBook, Lamp, Torch
PublicationMidnight Oil Newsletter
Chapters233 active
Headquartersc/o Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
1323 Buzzard Hall
Charleston, Illinois 61920
United States
Websitealsiglam.org

Alpha Sigma Lambda (ΑΣΛ) is an American honor society for non-traditional students in colleges and universities. It was established at Northwestern University in 1946.

History

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Dr. Rollin Posey established Alpha Sigma Lamba at Northwestern University in 1942, to recognize the accomplishments of those returning to academic pursuits after the close of World War II.[1] Its purpose, he wrote, "is to bind together in one Society the excellent students within the University College to provide a stimulus for and recognition of their worthy efforts." The honor society supports nontraditional students who are trying to obtain their first associate or baccalaureate degree.[1]

Alpha Sigma Lambda became a member of the Association of College Honor Socieities in 2011.[1] In 2011, it had chartered 325 chapters.[1]

As of 2024, Alpha Sigma Lambda has 233 active chapters.[2] Its headquarters are at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.[1]

Symbols

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The Greek letters of the society's name were selected to repesent Alpha for First, Sigma for Scholarship, and Lambda for Leadership.[3] The motto of Alpha Sigma Lambda is "First in Scholarship and Leadership".[3]

The society's crest displays the Greek letters ΑΣΛ and its symbols, the book, the lamp, and the torch.[1] The book represents a love of knowledge, the lamp symbolizes wisdom, and the torch stands for life.[1]

Its colors are burgundy and gold.[3] Burgundy represents action, power, and the confidence to follow your dreams.[3] Gold symbolizes good health, optimism, prosperity, success, wisdom,[3]

Its publication is the Midnight Oil Newsletter.[1]

Activities

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Annually, Alpha Sigma Lamba awards its Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning Scholarships.[4]

Membership

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Member is open to non-traditional students, typically adults also engaged in professional careers, who achieve and maintain outstanding scholastic and leadership characteristics while trying to obtain their first associate or baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university.[5][1] Potential members must have completed 24 credit hours with a 3.2 GPA.[1]

Chapters

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Main article: List of Alpha Sigma Lambda chapters

In 2011, Alpha Sigma Lambda had chartered chapters.[1] As of 2024, Alpha Sigma Lambda has 233 active chapters.[2]

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society". Association of College Honor Societies. August 14, 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-04-14. Retrieved 2024-09-04 – via web.archive.org.
  2. ^ a b "Chapter Directory". Alpha Sigma Lambda. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society - Academic Support and Success". Jacksonville State University. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  4. ^ "Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Scholarships". Association of College Honor Societies. August 14, 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-04-14. Retrieved 2024-09-04 – via web.archive.org.
  5. ^ "Home". Alpha Sigma Lambda. 2022-03-25. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
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