![]() ![]() We want all students - not just Latinos - to approach us and ask us questions." "There are clubs and other groups students can join, but the sorority is going to focus more on the cultural side and try to go beyond getting students to attend our programs. "I feel like our group brings more diversity opportunities to students on campus," said Arroyo. The current Greek community makes up 22 percent of the total student body. During the 2010-11 academic year, Greek organizations donated more than $530,000 to charities and performed more than 22,000 hours of community service. Sigma Iota Alpha joins a Greek system rich in service and success at the University of Arkansas. "I am excited that Sigma Iota Alpha accepted our invitation to establish a colony at Arkansas, and I look forward to beginning the work of creating a successful chapter," said Bowser. The new member program took place during the fall semester, culminating with the Dec. Representatives from the national organization visited campus in September 2011. Several students first approached the director of Greek Life, Parice Bowser, in 2010, and by summer of 2011, the process was moving along. We also wanted to promote advancement in education for the Latino community, and we were fortunate to find a sorority with similar national goals." "As Latinas, we wanted to be a formal part of Greek Life and work closer with the Latino community through volunteering. "We started researching our options and discovered Sigma Iota Alpha" said president Magdalena Arroyo, a junior. ![]() The first seven members were initiated in December. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.- Sigma Iota Alpha, formally known as Hermandad De Sigma Iota Alpha Incorparda, is the first Latina sorority recognized by the office of Greek Life at the University of Arkansas. ![]()
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