Kappa Phi Lambda
Kappa Phi Lambda | |
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ΚΦΛ | |
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Founded |
March 9, 1995 Binghamton University |
Type | Cultural |
Scope | National |
Pillars | Sisterhood, Service, and Cultural Diversity |
Colors |
Red White Heather Grey |
Flower | Orchid |
Jewel | Diamond |
Mascot | Phoenix |
Philanthropy | CARE |
Chapters | 22 |
Colonies | 7 |
Members | 3,000+ lifetime |
Nicknames | Kappas, KPL |
Website | http://kappaphilambda.org |
Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. (Greek: ΚΦΛ, also known as Kappas and KPL) is a nonprofit, Asian-interest sorority that was founded on March 9, 1995 at Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York. Represented at 29 schools with over 3,000 members nationally, Kappa Phi Lambda is one of the fastest expanding Asian-American interest sororities in the United States. The sorority also promotes the ideal of philanthropy by adoption of CARE, a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty, as its national philanthropy.[1]
Kappa Phi Lambda is a member of the National APIDA Panhellenic Association (NAPA).[2]
History
Seven women came together to establish Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. at Binghamton University on March 9, 1995. The seven founders were Elizabeth Choi, Karen Eng, Rei Hirasawa, Hee Cho Moon, Chae Yoo, Samantha Somchanhmavong, and Connie Yang. The sorority was conceived through the notion of an organization that would provide a culturally sound and educationally inspiring grounding for Asian-American women.[3] These women saw there was a need for an organization of this kind that would give inspiration and education to their community.[4]
This sorority is open to women of all nationalities and backgrounds who want to learn about, actively speak for, and represent Pan-Asian culture.[4]
Chapters
There are currently 22 active chapters, 7 colonies, and 4 inactive schools within Kappa Phi Lambda.[5]
Colonies
Campus | Location | Founding Date | |
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ε (Epsilon) | New York University | New York, New York | March 7, 1998 |
University of Denver | Denver, Colorado | April 20, 2013 | |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | November 23, 2013 | |
University of Nevada, Reno | Reno, Nevada | May 2, 2015 | |
University of South Florida | Tampa, Florida | November 14, 2015 | |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, North Carolina | November 11, 2017 | |
American University | Washington, D.C. | April 14, 2018 |
Inactive Schools
Campus | Location | Founding Date | |
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β (Beta) | University at Buffalo | Buffalo, New York | February 22, 1997 |
θ (Theta) | Baruch College | New York, New York | August 20, 1999 |
Miami University | Oxford, Ohio | April 22, 2006 | |
Duke University | Durham, North Carolina | April 3, 2010 |
See also
References
- ↑ "National Philanthropy – CARE – Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc". kappaphilambda.org. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
- ↑ "About - National APIDA Panhellenic Association". National APIDA Panhellenic Association. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
- ↑ "About Us – Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc". kappaphilambda.org. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
- 1 2 "National History – Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc". kappaphilambda.org. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
- ↑ "Schools – Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc". kappaphilambda.org. Retrieved 2018-10-01.
External links
- Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority Inc., National Website http://www.kappaphilambda.org
- National APIDA Panhellenic Association http://www.napahq.org/