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Lambda Theta Phi
ΛΘΦ
Lambda Theta Phi Crest.png
FoundedDecember 1, 1975; 47 years ago (1975-12-01)
Kean College
TypeSocial
AffiliationNIC and NALFO (former)
EmphasisLatino
ScopeNational
MottoChivalry Above Self
Colors  Brotherhood Brown   Pure White
FlowerWhite Carnation
PublicationUnited in Brotherhood: The History of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.
Chapters119 Undergraduate Chapters, 29 Associate Chapters and 29 Alumni Chapters
NicknameLambdas
Headquarters181 New Road, Ste 304
Parsippany, NJ 07054
USA
Websitewww.thelambdas.org

Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. (ΛΘΦ) is a Latino non-profit social fraternity in the United States. It was founded on December 1, 1975, at Kean College in Union, New Jersey. It emphasizes Latin unity and the celebration of the Latin culture. In 1992, Lambda Theta Phi was accepted into the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). With its acceptance into the North American Interfraternity Conference in 1992 it became the first nationally recognized Latino Greek-lettered organization to be a part of the conference in the U.S. In 1994, with the release of The History of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., the fraternity published a historical account about its organization.

Lambda Theta Phi has received commendations from the American Red Cross, Division of Youth and Family Services, and various other organizations for its fundraising efforts on behalf of victims of natural disasters and homelessness both in the U.S. and internationally. The fraternity's previous national philanthropy was the American Heart Association. On July 30, 2014, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. signed a commitment to support Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's (CHCI) high school college readiness programs.

Founding Fathers

Lambda Theta Phi has 14 Founding Fathers:[1]

Anti-hazing policy

The national organization has a policy against hazing.[2]

Chapters

Main article: List of Lambda Theta Phi chapters

Notable members

See also

References

  1. ^ "Our History". Retrieved 2019-06-16.
  2. ^ "Anti-Hazing Policy". Retrieved 2019-06-16.