SIGMA ALPHA by Krista L. Scarbrough Sigma Alpha is the country’s only professional agricultural sorority, attracting more than 4,000 members since its founding at Ohio State University in 1978. The purpose of Sigma Alpha is to promote scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service among its members, while furthering the development of excellence in women pursuing carcers in agriculture. The Kappa Chapter at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo was founded on October 27, 1990 and was the first chapter established in California, It is one of more than 60 Sigma Alpha chapters nationwide, Sigma Alpha members play active roles on both college campuses and in their communities. Kappa Chapter members participate annually in a wide range of community activities, including Halloween Hoopla and Cal Poly Open House. The sorority supports universal causes by taking part in Relay for Life to help fund cancer research, Up ‘Til Dawn to benefit St. Jude’s Childrea’s Hospital, and collecting donations for U.S. troops overseas. Sigma Alpha’s national philanthropy is “Agriculture in the Classroom program that teaches elementary and middle school students about agriculture, Sisters also often work with local organizations, including Growing Grounds, a volunteer-based nursery, and the Prado Day Center. The name Sigma Alpha represents sisfers in agriculture. Through regional conventions, chapter retreats, sisterhood activities, and industry tours, the sorority helps its members develop social and prof relationships. For more information about Sigma Alpha, contact chapter President Kelly Demuth at kdemuth@ calpoly.edu or Rush Chair Audrey Collar at acollar@calpoly.edu. sssionaley st 7 n lanai ” | y a 4 aT : a - 3 Ni oa “/ . Cal Poly LETT The Crea v Meese Leet: ie SEATS ear tes an . Tess Tee tete ler Ki ee