At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign during the Fall of 1990 a group of young men who wanted an organization that served their needs and wants, looked into establishing a fraternity. On October 20, 1990, this group met with Brothers from the Gamma Chapter at Illinois State University and Founding Father Ricardo Zamudio at Papa Del's Pizza in Champaign, IL. Working with the Brothers of Il
linois State University (Glorious Gamma Chapter), Western Illinois University (Beta Death Chapter), and Northern Illinois University (Insane Eta Chapter), this group of men became a Registered Student Organization at UIUC. By the start of the Spring '91 semester, the pieces were in place to start a chapter at UIUC. On April 14, 1991, through much hard work and dedication, Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. was founded at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Chapter Founders:
Marcos "Cotorro" Sanchez
William "Wefo" Garay Jr. "Gato" Sanchez
Juan "Flyboy" Lopez Jr. Jaime "Kodiak" Tello
Gustavo A. "Vito" Lostaunau
Rolando S. "Rolls" Sablon
In over 34 years of existence, the Kappa Chapter has grown to 179 Brothers and continues to grow stronger each passing semester! Like the Founding Fathers of our beloved fraternity, our Brothers share a deep passion for a diversified chapter. The chapter has boasted brothers from most countries in Central and South America, African-American descent, the Philippines, the Middle East, and even Australia. A Latino-based fraternity with a multicultural membership, we are. Throughout the years, Sigma Lambda Beta has become a long-standing fraternity at UIUC. Sigma Lambda Beta is one of the oldest Latino-based fraternities on campus. Brothers have participated in the infamous 1992 Latino Student Protests, have helped create the annual Latino/a Fashion Show, Fiesta, and other Latino events on campus. We have raised thousands of dollars for charities both on the local and national levels. Sigma Lambda Beta has NEVER died out on campus due strongly to their dedicated and passionate alumni network. Many of our members have heard the calling of continued fraternal support by volunteering on local and National levels for the fraternity, including serving on the International Board of Directors. Our chapter alumni have become community leaders and successful professionals in a wide variety of professions, including accounting, business, engineering, medical, educational, journalism, and non-profits. However, our history is never finished. We continue to add to our legacy with each passing year. We are continually striving to succeed and better ourselves for the benefit of our community, our country, and the world.
