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
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
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
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
Following is a list of Sigma Lambda Chi chapters.[3][6] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.
^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.
ISBN978-0963715906.
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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
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
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
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
Following is a list of Sigma Lambda Chi chapters.[3][6] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.
^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.
ISBN978-0963715906.
^
abc"Sigma Lambda Chi". ULM University of Louisiana at Monroe. Retrieved 2024-02-22.