In the winter semester of 1998, a group of women started organizing around a strong desire to bring back the previously inactive Beta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma. Through the guidance and support of existing Michigan chapter, the women began forming a strong foundation, demonstrating their interest in Sigma Lambda Gamma and becoming a colony.

As a recognized interest group, the group of women tirelessly made plans to recruit strong, dedicated and hardworking women to join the interest group foundation in the fall semester of 1998. By the end of that semester, 10 women emerged to later become the founding sisters of Beta Chapter. They included Desirea Alvarez, Lucy Arellano, Cynthia Carrillo, Ixsy Ramirez, Amanda Rico, Jennifer Rivera, Norma Sanchez, Veronica Sanchez, Aileen Tung and Lily Wu. Alicia Ortez accepted the position of Chapter Advisor.

The University of Michigan was granted colony status on February 20, 1999. With this strong momentum, the group of women continued to meet and formed structural and organizational bodies. In the ensuing months, they hosted several academic programs and fundraisers, participated in community service, promoted cultural awareness, and emphasized the importance of networking and social interactions. Finally, many months later, the University of Michigan was granted colony status on February 20, 1999 by the National Board. The 10 founding women would become sisters at Central Michigan University on October 17, 1999.

Beta Chapter is excited to celebrate 10 years of Distinction this Fall 2009. We are equally thrilled to see our membership grow in our chapter as well as the nation, welcoming diverse and truly dedicated women into our sisterhood. As we continue to maintain the legacy our founding mothers established, we are proud to provide the University of Michigan campus community a diverse perspective committed to our five principles.