Alpha Psi Lambda
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ΑΨΛ
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| Founded | February 11, 1985 The Ohio State University |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Together We Shall Seek the Noblest |
| Colors | White and Gold |
| Flower | Gold Rose |
| Chapters | 21 |
| Mascot | Jaguar |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Homepage | www.alphapsilambda.net |
Alpha Psi Lambda Fraternity (ΑΨΛ), is a co-educational, Latino-oriented Greek letter intercollegiate fraternity. It was the first such organization for Latino college students in the United States.[1][2] It has 21 chapters; the national headquarters is based in Chicago.
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[edit] History
Alpha Psi Lambda was founded on February 11, 1985 on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
In Columbus, Ohio, in May 1984 a group of undergraduate students led by Dr. Josue Cruz, Assistant Vice Provost to the Office of Minority Affairs, set out to research the country for other Latino Greek lettered organizations and learn how to begin a fraternity at The Ohio State University.
On March 10, 1985 at The Ohio State University, thirteen men and women were officially initiated into Alpha Psi Lambda. These individuals set the foundation for what is the nation's first and now largest co-ed Latino fraternity. The thirteen founders were Annette Saldivar, Annette Seda, Carolyn Christian, Clara Isern, Diana Acevedo, James Cordero, Juan Casimiro, Juan Vera, Marisol Lugo, Nancy Romo, Saddy Rivera, Tammy Harris, and Yolanda Natal.
Alpha Psi Lambda was the first Latino-based fraternity established at a Big Ten school. It is a founding member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).
[edit] Important Dates
May 18, 1984 Several students attending a Hispanic leadership retreat noted a need for Latino organizations at The Ohio State University. An exploratory group, led by Dr. Josue Cruz, Assistant Vice Provost to the Office of Minority Affairs, was formed to research possible fraternities and sororities. After reviewing their findings, the group decided to start a new Latino Greek organization.
February 11, 1985 - Alpha Psi Lambda was established at The Ohio State University.
March 10, 1985 - Thirteen individuals were officially initiated as the founders of Alpha Psi Lambda.
September 25, 1992 - Alpha Psi Lambda was officially recognized as a National organization.
2003 Alpha Psi Lambda created the International Day for The Elimination of Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Gender Activism, asking other sororities and fraternities to join them in combatting violence against women.[3]
Today - Alpha Psi Lambda has grown to include twenty-one chapters with over 1800 members.
[edit] Purposes and Mission
The 8 purposes of Alpha Psi Lambda are:
- Serve the University, campus, and community.
- Bring forth on a scholastic level, Hispanics and others at the University on the basis of friendship.
- Provide a supplementary educational, social, and cultural experience for the mutual cultivation of its members.
- Advocate for the needs and concerns of the Latino students.
- Promote a basis for the diversity of the Latino cultures.
- Enhance the educational experience through social and cultural activities, and assist in the development of members' leadership abilities.
- Promote inter-Fraternity relations.
- Foster positive relations between the Greek system, University, college, and the outside community.
The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is:
To promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness, and community service.
[edit] Chapters of Alpha Psi Lambda
- Alpha- 1985- The Ohio State University
- Beta- 1988- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Gamma- 1989- Northern Illinois University
- Delta- 1991- Southern Methodist University
- Epsilon- 1991- Purdue University-Calumet
- Zeta- 1993- University of Illinois at Chicago
- Eta- 1996- Ohio University
- Theta- 1996- University of Cincinnati
- Iota- 1996- DePaul University
- Kappa- 1997- Kent State University
- Lambda- 1998- Illinois State University
- Mu- 1999- University of Houston
- Nu- 2001- University of Toledo
- Xi- 2001- Loyola University Chicago
- Omicron- 2003- Texas A&M International University
- Pi- 2003- Texas State University
- Rho- 2005- Northeastern Illinois University
- Sigma- 2005- University of Texas
- Tau- 2006- Texas Tech University
- Upsilon- 2006 Florida Atlantic University
- Phi- 2009 Prairie View A&M University
[edit] References
- ^ Brothers and sisters: diversity in college fraternities and sororities By Craig LaRon Torbenson, Gregory Parks
- ^ "First Hispanic Fraternity Proposed". Portsmouth Daily Times. January 12, 1985. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ebRcAAAAIBAJ&sjid=s1gNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5877,3377438&dq=alpha-psi-lambda&hl=en. Retrieved April 21, 2011.
- ^ "OSU students offer helping hand against violence". The Lantern. November 3, 2006. http://www.thelantern.com/2.1345/osu-students-offer-helping-hand-against-violence-1.80451. Retrieved April 21, 2011.
[edit] External Links
Alpha Psi Lambda National Website
