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Sigma Lambda Chi

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Sigma Lambda Chi
ΣΛΧ
FoundedApril 30, 1949; 77 years ago (1949-04-30)
Michigan State University
TypeHonor
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.

  1. In 2024, IUPUI split into two separate universities, Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis.

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "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. 1 2 "The History of Sigma Lambda Chi". Sigma Lambda Chi International. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  3. 1 2 "Sigma Lambda Chi Chapters". Sigma Lambda Chi Chapters. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  4. Anson, Jack L.; Marchesani Jr., Robert F., eds. (1991). "Title Page". Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. VI-101. ISBN 978-0-9637159-0-6. OCLC 25278937.
  5. 1 2 3 "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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