History Lambda Sigma



university of pittsburgh dean thyrsa amos, founder of society of cwens.


society of cwens

in 1920s, university of pittsburgh dean thyrsa amos saw need society outstanding sophomore women. on 7 november 1922, twelve sophomore women responded invitations , met @ heinz house, electing found society sponsor activities freshmen , sophomore women , select membership in spring freshman women displayed finest pitt spirit, showed scholarship , expressed interest in activities through fine participation in them . society named cwens, word cwēn, meaning lady or queen in anglo-saxon. emblem selected golden crown resting upon sceptre.


soon afterwards, beta , gamma chapters founded @ miami university , university of missouri, first society of cwens conference held in may 1925 on miami campus. charter obtained certify cwens national organization; petition submitted, , on 16 june 1926, certificate of incorporation approved , charter of national society of cwens recorded in common pleas court of allegheny county. titles of officers in organization given anglo-saxon names, , national convention (called witan) held twice annually, rotating among colleges , universities having cwen chapters. society s publication called tid.


the 1972 witan, held in pittsburgh on campus of duquesne university, observed fiftieth anniversary of society , climaxed in feast in cathedral of learning @ university of pittsburgh. ceremony, detailed in book of rituals (the hydan-bok), revered event in history of organization.


foundation of lambda sigma

however, in 1975, title ix education amendments mandated abolishment of single-sex organizations in institutions of higher learning. in october 1975, cwens chapter presidents gave authority national executive board disband society , formulate plans national sophomore honor society both men , women. national board disbanded national society of cwens, founding lambda sigma society direct descendant on 6 march 1976. society of cwens s goal of fostering leadership, scholarship, fellowship, , service remain same in child organization.








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