SGA approves Lambda Sigma Psi group at EU

SGA accepted a proposal for a Lambda Sigma Psi group at Elmhurst University during their meeting on Feb. 24.  

Lambda Sigma Psi is a music art society organization founded on Oct. 29, 1981. Operating for more than 40 years, this music organization’s primary purpose is to promote and recognize high levels of academic achievement for music majors and minors.

“[The organization] also encourage[s] participation and attendance at Elmhurst University in all musical events,” said Gizel Issa, senior music business major, at the meeting. “And to make available to our member opportunity and professional development.” 

Membership is by invitation to music students who have accumulated at least 10 hours of music courses and have earned a 3.5 grade-point average in music, and a 3.25 average overall.  

“We [the organization] definitely want to work on community, bring people together, and networking because I feel like it’s so important, especially in the music industry,” Issa told The Leader. “I hear a lot from my professors like ‘Oh yeah I remember this person because I know them from this job,’ or ‘Oh I knew this person knows how to do this, and I met them through this program.’”

In the past, Lambda Sigma Psi has sponsored lectures on music and organized concerts and field trips for music students on campus.