Kappa Lambda Psi
Encyclopedia
Kappa Lambda Psi is a local sorority founded on Monday, April 28, 1980 at Glassboro State College (now Rowan University
). The Sorority has five chapters, but only one is active. The Delta Chapter at Marist College
in Poughkeepsie, NY, founded in October 1989, is the only existing chapter. The sorority was the first Greek Letter Organization on Marist College
's campus.
(NPC). The Delta Chapter at Marist College, established in October 1989, was the first sorority to be granted a charter at Marist College
.
The sorority participates in Relay for Life
each year and fundraises for the event. In 2007, they were within the top ten fundraisers for Marist College
.
national fraternity, organizes an on-campus Blood Drive
. Kappa Lambda Psi received a plaque from New York Blood Services in appreciation for their contributions.
to the college's campus.
)
Β Chapter: Montclair State University
Γ Chapter: Fairleigh Dickinson University
Δ Chapter: Marist College
Ε Chapter: William Patterson University
Rowan University
Rowan University is a public university in Glassboro, New Jersey, USA with a satellite campus in Camden, New Jersey. The school was founded in 1923 as Glassboro Normal School on a twenty-five acre tract of land donated by the town...
). The Sorority has five chapters, but only one is active. The Delta Chapter at Marist College
Marist College
Marist College is a private liberal arts college on the east bank of the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York. The site was established in 1905 by Marist Brothers, and the college was chartered in 1929...
in Poughkeepsie, NY, founded in October 1989, is the only existing chapter. The sorority was the first Greek Letter Organization on Marist College
Marist College
Marist College is a private liberal arts college on the east bank of the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York. The site was established in 1905 by Marist Brothers, and the college was chartered in 1929...
's campus.
Mission statement
"Kappa Lambda Psi was founded on April 28, 1980. It was founded by 28 founding sisters with the hopes to be the first sorority to go national since 1916. Together, we shall strive for this goal. To us, Kappa Lambda Psi isn’t just an organization, it's a way of life".Founding of the Delta Chapter
Kappa Lambda Psi was founded by 28 women who had the hopes of creating the 27th national sorority to join the National Panhellenic ConferenceNational Panhellenic Conference
The National Panhellenic Conference , founded in 1902, is an umbrella organization for 26 national women's sororities.Each member group is autonomous as a social, Greek-letter society of college women and alumnae...
(NPC). The Delta Chapter at Marist College, established in October 1989, was the first sorority to be granted a charter at Marist College
Marist College
Marist College is a private liberal arts college on the east bank of the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York. The site was established in 1905 by Marist Brothers, and the college was chartered in 1929...
.
Philanthropy and Service
Philanthropy: American Cancer SocietyAmerican Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the "nationwide community-based voluntary health organization" dedicated, in their own words, "to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and...
The sorority participates in Relay for Life
Relay For Life
Relay For Life is the main volunteer-driven cancer fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. Originating in the United States, the Relay For Life event has spread to 21 countries. Relay events are held in local communities, campus universities, military bases, and in cyberspace...
each year and fundraises for the event. In 2007, they were within the top ten fundraisers for Marist College
Marist College
Marist College is a private liberal arts college on the east bank of the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York. The site was established in 1905 by Marist Brothers, and the college was chartered in 1929...
.
Local Service Project: New York Blood Services
Every semester, Kappa Lambda Psi, joined with Alpha Phi DeltaAlpha Phi Delta
Alpha Phi Delta , commonly referred to as APD, is a Greek social fraternity that evolved from an exclusive Italian society at Syracuse University in 1914. There were seven founding members who strove to create a brotherhood that would last long after their college days...
national fraternity, organizes an on-campus Blood Drive
Blood Drive
Blood Drive may refer to:*Blood donation at a special event where donors come to give blood*Blood Drive , the sixteenth episode of the fifth season of the television series The Office...
. Kappa Lambda Psi received a plaque from New York Blood Services in appreciation for their contributions.
Activities
Kappa Lamba Psi is one of the organizations responsible for bringing Take Back the NightTake Back the Night
Take Back the Night is an internationally held march and rally intended as a protest and direct action against rape and other forms of sexual violence...
to the college's campus.
Care Packages
Kappa Lambda Psi offers the purchasing of care packages (which consist of small snacks and come with a card), which are useful for students' parents to send in for comfort and best wishes during midterm weeks and as a fundraiser.Awards
- "Club of the Year" by Marist CollegeMarist CollegeMarist College is a private liberal arts college on the east bank of the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York. The site was established in 1905 by Marist Brothers, and the college was chartered in 1929...
's Student Government Association in 2001 and 2003. Kappa Lambda Psi is currently the only on-campus Greek organization to receive the award .
- New York Blood Services gave Kappa Lambda Psi a plaque in appreciation of their work organizing Blood Drives at Marist CollegeMarist CollegeMarist College is a private liberal arts college on the east bank of the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York. The site was established in 1905 by Marist Brothers, and the college was chartered in 1929...
.
Chapters
Α Chapter: Glassboro State College (now Rowan UniversityRowan University
Rowan University is a public university in Glassboro, New Jersey, USA with a satellite campus in Camden, New Jersey. The school was founded in 1923 as Glassboro Normal School on a twenty-five acre tract of land donated by the town...
)
Β Chapter: Montclair State University
Montclair State University
Montclair State University is a public research university located in the Upper Montclair section of Montclair, the Great Notch area of Little Falls, and Clifton, New Jersey. As of October 2009, there were 18,171 total enrolled students: 14,139 undergraduate students and 4,032 graduate students...
Γ Chapter: Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fairleigh Dickinson University is a private university founded as a junior college in 1942. It now has several campuses located in New Jersey, Canada, and the United Kingdom.-Description:...
Δ Chapter: Marist College
Marist College
Marist College is a private liberal arts college on the east bank of the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York. The site was established in 1905 by Marist Brothers, and the college was chartered in 1929...
Ε Chapter: William Patterson University