| Kappa Lambda Psi | |
|---|---|
| ΚΛΨ | |
| Founded | April 28, 1980 Glassboro State College, now Rowan University |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | Local |
| Motto | Kinship, Love and Pride! |
| Colors | Navy Blue, Grey |
| Symbol | Candle, Purple Heart, Star |
| Flower | Morning Glory |
| Philanthropy | American Cancer Society, New York Blood Services |
| Chapters | 5 |
| Headquarters | Marist College, 3399 North Road Poughkeepsie, NY USA |
| Website | http://clubs.marist.edu/klpsi/ |
Kappa Lambda Psi (ΚΛΨ) is a local sorority founded on Monday, April 28, 1980, at Glassboro State College (now Rowan University).[1] The Sorority has installed five chapters, but one is active.[2] The Delta Chapter at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY, founded in October 1989.[2] The sorority was the first Greek Letter Organization on Marist College's campus.[3]
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 Conference (NPC) and the brothers of Zeta Psi.
The Delta chapter at Marist College, established in October 1989, was the first sorority to be granted a charter at Marist College.[1]
Philanthropy and service
Philanthropy: American Cancer Society 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.[4]
Local Service Project: New York Blood Services
Every semester, Kappa Lambda Psi, joined with Alpha Phi Delta national fraternity, organizes an on-campus blood drive. Kappa Lambda Psi received a plaque from New York Blood Services in appreciation for their contributions.[5]
Campus involvement
Activities
Kappa Lambda Psi is one of the organizations responsible for bringing Take Back the Night to the college's campus.[6]
Care Packages
Kappa Lambda Psi offers the purchasing of care packages (which consist of small snacks that 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 College's Student Government Association in 2001 and 2003. Kappa Lambda Psi is currently the only on-campus Greek organization to receive the award.[1]
- New York Blood Services gave Kappa Lambda Psi a plaque in appreciation of their work organizing Blood Drives at Marist College.
Chapters
- Α Chapter: Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) (Inactive)
- Β Chapter: Montclair State University (Inactive)
- Γ Chapter: Fairleigh Dickinson University (Inactive)
- Δ Chapter: Marist College
- Ε Chapter: William Paterson University (Inactive)
Notes
- 1 2 3 "Marist Kappa Lambda Psi". Archived from the original on 2009-02-15. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
- 1 2 "Greek Affairs | Suspended & Unrecognized Groups - Marist College". Archived from the original on 2018-09-23. Retrieved 2018-09-23.
- ↑ "Zoning bars Greeks from off-campus living - News". Archived from the original on 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
- ↑ "Fundraise for the American Cancer Society".
- ↑ "Donors wanted for blood drive - News". Archived from the original on 2007-10-22. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-09-12. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
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