Kappa Lambda Psi
ΚΛΨ
FoundedApril 28, 1980; 43 years ago (April 28, 1980)
Glassboro State College
TypeSocial
ScopeLocal
MottoKinship, Love, and Pride!
Colors  Navy blue and   Grey
SymbolCandle and Omicron Star
FlowerMorning glory
JewelDiamond
MascotLamb
PhilanthropyTake Back the Night
Chapters5 (1 active)
HeadquartersMarist College
3399 North Road
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
United States
WebsiteOfficial website

Kappa Lambda Psi (ΚΛΨ) was an American collegiate sorority founded in 1980 at Glassboro State College (now Rowan University).[1] It installed five chapters; the Delta chapter at Marist College remains active as a local sorority.

History

Kappa Lambda Psi was established on April 28, 1980, at Glassboro State College by 28 women who had the hopes of creating the 27th national sorority to join the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC).[2]

The sorority became national with the establishment of the Beta chapter at Montclair State University and Gamma at William Paterson University.[3][4] In 1985, the Beta collected toys and food for a Christmas party as St. Agatha's Home of New York Foundling Hospital.[5] In March 1989, the Alpha chapter spearheaded a campus campaign to raise funds for multiple sclerosis research.[6]

Delta was chartered in October 1989, becoming the first Greek Letter Organization at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York.[1][7] It is the only surviving chapter of Kappa Lambda Psi and now operates as a local sorority.[1]

Symbols

The motto of Kappa Lambda Psi is "Kinship, Love, and Pride!" The sorority's colors are navy blue and grey.[2] Its jewel is the diamond; it was chosen because it was "unique, valued, and cherished" as are the sorority's members.[2] Its flower is the morning glory; it was selected because it opens every morning, symbolizing being open to friendships and new ideas.[2]

The Kappa Lambda Psi mascot is the lamb, which symbolizes purity of heart.[2] The sorority's symbols are the candle and the Omicron star.[2] The Omicron star guides the way through life.[2] The candle symbolizes a burning flame for knowledge.[2]

Activities

Kappa Lambda Psi is one of the organizations responsible for bringing Take Back the Night to the college's campus.[8][9] Each semester, Kappa Lambda Psi organizes an on-campus blood drive in partnership with Alpha Phi Delta fraternity; the sorority received a plaque from New York Blood Services in appreciation for their work organizing Blood Drives at Marist College.[10][2]

In 2005, Liberty Partnerships, a nonprofit organization that works with at-risk girls in urban areas, recognized Kappa Lambda Psi members for volunteering with the program.[11] Kappa Lambda Psi was selected as the Club of the Year by Marist College's Student Government Association in 2001 and 2003.[1]

Philanthropy

Kappa Lambda Psi's philanthropy is Take Back the Night.[12] The sorority's past philanthropies include the American Cancer Society and New York Blood Services.[2]

Chapters

Following is a list of Kappa Lambda Psi chapters.[4][3] Active chapters noted in bold, inactive chapters noted in italics.

Name Charter date and range Institution Location Status References
Alpha April 28, 1980 – 20xx ? Rowan University Glassboro, New Jersey Inactive [2][a]
Beta Bef. 1985–19xx ? Montclair State University Madison, New Jersey Inactive [5]
Gamma 198x ?–19xx ? William Paterson University Wayne, New Jersey Inactive
Delta October 1989 Marist College Poughkeepsie, New York Active [2]
Epsilon 198x ?–19xx ? Fairleigh Dickinson University Teaneck, New Jersey ? Inactive
  1. ^ Chapter was formed at Glassboro State College which became Rowan University in 1997.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Marist Kappa Lambda Psi". Archived from the original on 2009-02-15. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "About Us". Marist College Delta Chapter of Kappa Lambda Psi. 2014-12-10. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  3. ^ a b "Chapters". Marist College Delta Chapter of Kappa Lambda Psi. 2014-12-10. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  4. ^ a b Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed January 31, 2024. While the sorority doesn't have an organizational listing, the Almanac lists its chapters on the institutional chapter lists.
  5. ^ a b "Sorority says 'thanks'". Shopper News. Paramus, New Jersey. 1985-01-02. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-02-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Glassboro Athelete Makes Guinness Record Books Sit Up and Take Notice". Courier-Post. Camden, New Jersey. 1989-03-13. p. 10. Retrieved 2024-02-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Spainhoward, Sarah (November 30, 2006). "Zoning bars Greeks from off-campus living - News". The Circle. Archived from the original on 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
  8. ^ Bradley, Amanda (April 24, 1997). "Students Take Back the Night at Marist College" (PDF). The Circle. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-09-12. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
  9. ^ "Domestic, Sexual Violence Focus of Marist Protest". Poughkeepsie Journal. 2006-10-27. pp. 2B. Retrieved 2024-02-17 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ Cornier, Ashley M. (March 29, 2007). "Donors Wanted for Blood Drive". The Circle. Archived from the original on 2007-10-22. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
  11. ^ "LPP and Upward Bound Honor Student Volunteers" (PDF). Marist Scope. 26 (5): 6. July 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 6, 2006.
  12. ^ "Kappa Lambda Psi". Marist College. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
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