Phi Lambda Sigma
| Phi Lambda Sigma | |
|---|---|
| ΦΛΣ | |
 | |
| Founded | March 1965 Auburn University |
| Type | Honor |
| Affiliation | ACHS |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Pharmacy |
| Scope | International |
| Colors | Green and gold |
| Publication | The Laurel |
| Chapters | 138 |
| Members | 30,000 lifetime |
| Headquarters | 40 Bailey Lane Uniontown, Pennsylvania 15401 United States |
| Website | philambdasigma |
Phi Lambda Sigma (ΦΛΣ), also known as the National Pharmacy Leadership Society, is a North American college honor society for pharmacy students. It was founded at Auburn University in March 1965.
History
Charlie Thomas, a student at the Auburn University School of Pharmacy, founded Phi Lambda Sigma in March 1965, with the support of the faculty.[1][2] The mission of Phi Lambda Sigma is to support pharmacy leadership commitment by recognizing leaders and fostering leadership development.[3] After two years of probation, Phi Lambda Sigma received its charter from the Auburn University Student Senate on October 3, 1967.[2][4]
It was incorporated in Lee County, Alabama, on June 28, 1968, as Phi Lambda Sigma National Fraternity.[2][4] The name Phi Lambda Sigma was registered with the U.S. Bureau of Patents and Copyrights in 1968.[2][4] The society also worked with Balfour Company to design its official key in 1968.[2]
The society became national in 1971 with the chartering of the Beta chapter at Samford University.[5] Other chapters followed throughout the 1970s, including Mercer University, the University of Georgia, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of South Carolina.[6] In 1980, the society announced its plans for national expansion.[6]
As of February 2018, a Phi Lambda Sigma Chapter had chapters at 125 of the 138 American schools and colleges of pharmacy.[2] It had Phi Lambda Sigma had initiated 30,000 members.[7] The society was admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) in 2018.[7]
Symbols
Phi Lambda Sigma's insignia is a key pin, which has a mortar and pestle and the Greek letters ΦΛΣ, surrounded by a laurel wreath.[8] The society's colors are green and gold.[8] Its publication is The Laurel.[7]
Activities
The society hosts an annual leadership summit that provides a certificate and five hours of continuing education units.[9] The summit is open to non-members.[10] Phil Lambda Sigma annually awards scholarships to its student members, including the Charles C. Thomas Scholarship, the Kathlene A. Hawkins Memorial Travel Award, and the PLS-AFPE First Year Graduate Scholarship.[11][12][13] The society also presents a variety annual awards, including:
- Albert B. Prescot Leadership Award[14]
- Alumni of the Year Award[15]
- Charles Thomas Leadership Challenge[16]
- Chapter Development Award[17]
- Chapter Member of the Year Award[18]
- Chapter of the Year Award[19]
- Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award[20]
- Mary L. Euler Lifetime Leadership Award (aka Proctor & Gamble National Leader Award)[21][4]
Membership
Phi Lambda Sigma has student, alumni, faculty, and honorary members.[7][4] Student members must complete at least one year of coursework toward a pharmacy degree with a 2.50 GPA.[7] In addition, potential student members must be committed to pharmacy leadership and be "of high moral and ethical character".[7] Faculty and honorary members are nominated for the dedication, leadership, and service in the field of pharmacy.[7] Members are peer-selected by current members of the society.[7][22] Because Phi Lambda Sigma is an honorary professional organization, its members are allowed to join other fraternal and pharmacy organizations.[4]
Chapters
Phi Lambda Sigma chapters has chartered 134 chapters in North America, as of 2024.[5]
Notable members
- Gireesh Gupchup, vice president for academic innovation, planning, and partnerships for Southern Illinois University and former dean and professor of the SIUE School of Pharmacy.
- Timothy Tucker, pharmacist and former president of the American Pharmacists Association
See also
References
- ^ "Fifty years of leadership". www.pharmacist.com. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "Purpose and History". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Mission". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "Phi Lambda Sigma National Pharmacy Leadership Society (brochure)" (PDF). Charleston, West Virginia: Phi Lambda Sigma. c. 2010. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ a b "Chapter Listings and Region Map". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ a b "AU Honorary Hopes to Grow". The Opelika-Auburn News. Opelika, Alabama. 1980-12-14. p. 8. Retrieved 2024-03-24 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Phi Lambda Sigma Honor Society- Pharmacy - An ACHS Member Society". Association of College Honor Societies. March 21, 2018. Archived from the original on 18 July 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2018 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ a b "Brand Use Policy". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "2024 PLS Leadership Summit". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Leadership Summit 2024 | FAQ". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Kathlene A. Hawkins Memorial Travel Award". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Charles C. Thomas Scholarship". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "PLS-AFPE First Year Graduate Scholarship". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Albert B. Prescott Leadership Award". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Alumni of the Year Award". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Charles C. Thomas Leadership Challenge". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Chapter Development Award". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Chapter Member of the Year Award". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Chapter of the Year Award". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Mary L. Euler Lifetime Leadership Award". Phi Lambda Sigma. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Local Pharmacy Students Recognized For Achievement". The Webster Progress-Times. Eupora, Mississippi. 2017-05-17. p. 12. Retrieved 2024-03-24 – via Newspapers.com.