Aquatics Symposium, focusing on educating about the importance of water safety. In 2020, they publicly voiced their support for the Black Lives Matter movement after the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed 25-year-old African-American man, who was pursued and fatally shot while jogging near Brunswick in Glynn County, Georgia. Additionally, chapters also organize local philanthropic projects and have hosted events about other social issues. The Chi Gamma chapter raised funds for the 2013 Oklahoma tornado disaster the same year it occurred. The Beta Gamma chapter adopted a highway in 2015. The Gamma chapter held a fundraiser for animal shelters in 2015. The Kappa Gamma chapter hosted a panel about LGBTQ identities in 2017. The Epsilon Zeta chapter raised awareness about male sexual assault with the men of Alpha Phi Alpha in 2019. Associate chapters are encouraged to foster and establish local philanthropies early on. Notably, the Morgan State University Associate chapter has advocated for social justice and advocating for the environment since 2018. The Bowie State University Associate chapter has marched in Washington D.C. to hold Congress accountable. Education Foundation These programs are under the Sigma Lambda Gamma Education Foundation, an umbrella philanthropic entity. Young Women's Leadership Program An eight-week program, the Young Women's Leadership Program is a series of exercises and activities for school-age girls. Members serve as facilitators of these activities, in addition to mentors. The Sigma Lambda Gamma Education Foundation assists programs across the country to provide materials, transportation, food, and other program costs for facilitators and participants. Panther Dash for Education To encourage members to mobilize their bodies as well as give back to the community, Sigma Lambda Gamma created the Panther Dash for Education in 2012. Members can participate in any 5K race of their choice and purchase Sigma Lambda Gamma packages, such as a bib, T-shirt, or water bottle with the sorority's letters and logo, to raise funds. Emotional Intelligence This Emotional Intelligence program focuses on members addressing the needs of the sisterhood in the most timely and effective way. All members complete the EI Profile: An Emotional Intelligence Self-Assessment. Based on the results of this self-assessment, members will have the chance during the academic year to learn more about the nineteen different skills of emotional intelligence. Scholarships Annual scholarships are given to members who have been initiated into the organization and are in good standing, as defined by Sigma Lambda Gamma policy, who