Lambda Chapter History 

The Lambda Chapter of Sigma Alpha Omega® was founded Spring semester 2004. The founding sisters wanted to create a community of Christian women that could hold one another accountable and create a sense of fellowship and, beyond other on-campus fellowships, a sense of sisterhood.

Lambda Chapter founding Sisters:

       Amanda Runyan        Chapter President

       Caylan Clifford           Chapter Vice President

       Robin Dutton             Chapter Treasurer

       Janae Kambestad      Chapter Secretary

National History  

Sigma Alpha Omega® was formed as a Sister Sorority to Chi Alpha Omega Fraternity. Chi Alpha Omega was founded as a co-ed Christian fraternity in the spring of 1987 at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. In January 1998, the active brothers (both males and females) of the Beta Chapter of Chi Alpha Omega at North Carolina State University, Raleigh voted to form Sigma Alpha Omega® in hopes of benefiting both the fraternity and the sorority. Both groups committed to living according to the ideals of Christ and His Word, uplifting each other through fellowship and service, and bringing the love of Christ to North Carolina State University, Raleigh.

As the sorority grew, a need arose to connect chapters through a national organization. Active sisters of the Alpha Chapter at North Carolina State University, Raleigh labored for three years to prepare documents to support a National Board of Trustees. During the spring of 2004, the Lord confirmed the timing of the establishment of the national board when active and alumni members of the Alpha Chapter met to pray about the future of the sorority. Sigma Alpha Omega® Christian Sorority was officially recognized as a national non-profit organization under the laws of North Carolina in June 2004.