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Sigma Alpha History

Sigma Alpha is a professional agricultural sorority that promotes scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship among its members. The sorority was founded in 1978 at the Ohio State University by five women who wanted an alternative to the social Greek sorority system.

Since then, Sigma Alpha has impacted over 20,000 members nationwide by creating a professional network of women with a common bond in agriculture.

Learn more about Sigma Alpha National Sorority by visiting their website:

SA National Website

Objective

The objective of Sigma Alpha shall be to promote its members in all facets of agriculture and to strengthen the bonds of friendship among them. It is the purpose of the members to strive for achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service, and to further the development of excellence in women pursuing careers in agriculture.

Our Pillars

The Gamma Beta Chapter embodies Sigma Alpha's objective and purpose through our four pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service.

Scholarship

At Gamma Beta, scholarship is our top priority. Every member is expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5, and we take pride in supporting one another’s academic goals. Through fun and motivating incentive programs, sisters are encouraged and rewarded for their hard work and dedication in the classroom.

The chapter hosts regular study hours and reserves on-campus study rooms to create a focused, supportive environment for learning. Sisters also share study materials, notes, and tips to help each other succeed. During finals week, the chapter pauses all events so academics can receive the full attention they deserve.

Leadership

In addition to organizing events that foster sisterhood, leadership, and professional growth, Sigma Alpha members are actively involved across the Montana State University community. Our sisters participate in a wide range of organizations, including Collegiate Stockgrowers, Collegiate FFA, Ag Ambassadors, MSU Admissions Advocates, Country Dance Club, IHSA Equestrian Team, ASMSU, Jabs Young Women in Business, and many others, showcasing our dedication to both personal and professional development. Leadership opportunities through the Gamma Beta chapter include officer roles, conferences, and chair positions. Networking and connections are key to our chapter.

Fellowship

Fellowship events for the Gamma Beta chapter encourage members to make connections within the chapter and within the MSU community. Chapter sisterhoods provide all sisters with the opportunity to create deeper bonds with one another. Through chapter fellowship events, Sigma Alpha sisters are encouraged to make connections with other fraternities, sororities, and organizations on campus.

Service

Through the service pillar, Sigma Alpha strives for excellence in outreach by supporting our community through volunteer work, involvement with Montana 4-H and FFA, and teaching agriculture in school settings.

Alumnae Involvement

To help further develop a professional alumnae network, the chapter hosts an annual Alumnae Banquet each fall and invites alumnae to the Emerald Ball each spring. The Alumnae Banquet allows active members to connect with alumnae. The Emerald Ball will enable alumnae to support the active members and their achievements. Our alumnae have been most supportive in allocating a scholarship to one of the active sisters who show true sisterhood and were nominated by their fellow actives. The scholarship covers the chosen member's sorority dues for the entire year!

Local Philanthropy

Our chapter actively collaborates with fellow fraternities and sororities on campus by coordinating events, including Sigma Alpha Stud and Sigma Alpha Cookoff. The events fundraising ensures we can provide both vital financial support and meaningful engagement opportunities for specific local nonprofits. The most recent non-profit we supported was Beyond the Weather. They aim to improve mental health for agricultural communities.

Looking to get involved or connect with us? Contact publicrelations@sigmaalphamsu.org.

Chapter Newsletter

Our public relations officer collaborates with all of the chairs to write a biannual newsletter for the Sigma Alpha network.

Check out our most recent addition for the fall of 2025!

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