| Kappa Lambda Psi | |
|---|---|
| ΚΛΨ | |
 | |
| Founded | April 28, 1980; 45 years ago (1980-04-28) Glassboro State College |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | Local |
| Motto | "Kinship, Love, and Pride!" |
| Colors | Navy blue and Grey |
| Symbol | Candle and Omicron Star |
| Flower | Morning glory |
| Jewel | Diamond |
| Mascot | Lamb |
| Philanthropy | Take Back the Night |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Headquarters | 3399 North Road Poughkeepsie,New York 12601 United States |
| Website | Kappa Lambda Psi |
Kappa Lambda Psi (ΚΛΨ) is an American collegiate sorority founded in 1980 atGlassboro State College (nowRowan University).[1] It installed five chapters; theDelta chapter atMarist College remains active as a localsorority.
Kappa Lambda Psi was established on April 28, 1980, atGlassboro State College by 28 women who had the hopes of creating the 27th national sorority to join theNational Panhellenic Conference (NPC).[2]
The sorority became national with the establishment of theBeta chapter atMontclair State University andGamma atWilliam Paterson University.[3][4] In 1985, theBeta collected toys and food for a Christmas party as St. Agatha's Home of New York Foundling Hospital.[5] In March 1989, theAlpha chapter spearheaded a campus campaign to raise funds formultiple sclerosis research.[6]
Delta chapter was chartered in October 1989, becoming the first Greek Letter Organization atMarist College inPoughkeepsie, New York.[1][7] It is the only surviving chapter of Kappa Lambda Psi and now operates as a local sorority.[1]
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]
Kappa Lambda Psi is one of the organizations responsible for bringingTake Back the Night to the college's campus.[8][9] Each semester, Kappa Lambda Psi organizes an on-campusblood drive in partnership withAlpha Phi Delta fraternity; the sorority received a plaque from New York Blood Services in appreciation for their work organizingBlood Drives atMarist 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 byMarist College'sStudent Government Association in 2001 and 2003.[1]
Kappa Lambda Psi's philanthropy isTake Back the Night.[12] The sorority's past philanthropies include theAmerican Cancer Society and New York Blood Services.[2]
Following is a list of Kappa Lambda Psi chapters.[4][3] Active chapters noted inbold, inactive chapters noted initalics.
| Name | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |