Sigma Lambda Chi
American construction management honor society
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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
| Sigma Lambda Chi | |
|---|---|
| ΣΛΧ | |
| Founded | April 30, 1949 Michigan State University |
| Type | Honor |
| Affiliation | ACHS |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Construction Management |
| Scope | International |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Publication | Sigma Lambda Chi Newsletter |
| Chapters | 73 active |
| Members | 25,000+ lifetime |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 6383 Lafayette, Indiana 47903-6383 United States |
| Website | www |
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.
- In 2024, IUPUI split into two separate universities, Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis.