Delta Phi Lambda
Delta Phi Lambda | |
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ΔΦΛ | |
Founded | December 5, 1998 University of Georgia |
Type | Multicultural |
Affiliation | NAPA |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Southeast Asian |
Scope | National |
Motto | "Let Our Light Shine Forth" |
Pillars | Loyalty, Honesty, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, Discipline, Academic Excellence |
Slogan | Everlasting Sisterhood® |
Colors | Navy Blue and Silver |
Flower | Blue Rose |
Jewel | Jade |
Mascot | Butterfly |
Publication | Everlasting Magazine The Jade Times (former) |
Philanthropy | Osteoporosis / American Bone Health |
Chapters | 26 collegiate, 5 alumnae |
Members | 2,000+ lifetime |
Nickname | DFL, DPhiL, Butterflies |
Headquarters | 650 Ponce De Leon Avenue Suite 300 #1503 Atlanta, Georgia 30308 United States |
Website | www |
Delta Phi Lambda (ΔΦΛ, also known as DFL or DPhiL) is an Asian-interest collegiate sorority in the United States. It was founded at the University of Georgia in 1998. The organization is a co-founder and member of the National Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Panhellenic Association (NAPA). Its campus chapters are members of their local Multicultural Greek Councils (MGCs).
History
[edit]Delta Phi Lambda was founded by seven students at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia on December 5, 1998.[1][2][3][4] Its founders were:
- Anh Ngoc Nguyen
- Theresa Sung
- Sarah Chong Mi Cho
- Carmela de Guzman
- Yvonne Minh Ta
- Linh Khanh Do
- Rebecca Kim Stephenson
The organization was founded to advocate for awareness of Asian students, promote camaraderie among Asian and Asian-descended students, and educate the wider university about Asian culture.[3][5][6] It was also founded to empower women.[7][6]
Delta Phi Lambda chapters have made history in efforts to increase diversity and the multicultural sorority experience in addition to being a founding member of NAPA. In 2010, the Delta Phi Lambda charter at the University of West Florida became the first MGC-affiliated organization on campus.[8] In 2020, The University of Tennessee’s Delta Phi Lambda chapter became the university’s first Asian-interest sorority and the first national Asian interest group on any campus in the state of Tennessee.[9]
The organization is a co-founder and member of the National Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Panhellenic Association (NAPA).[10] Its campus chapters are members of their local Multicultural Greek Councils (MGCs).[7][11][12]
Symbols
[edit]The sorority's motto is "Let Our Light Shine Forth".[2][13] Its slogan is "Everlasting Sisterhood".[13] Its virtues or pillars are Loyalty, Honesty, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, Discipline, and Academic Excellence.[13]
Delta Phi Lamda's colors are navy blue and silver.[14][13] The sorority's flower is the blue rose.[15][13] Its jewel is the jade stone.[15] Sisters of Delta Phi Lambda are referred to as DFL, DPhiL, or Butterflies, as derived from the organization's nickname symbol, and mascot.[16][14][13]
In November 2009, The Jade Times newsletter was established as the national publication for Delta Phi Lambda. Due to the loss of leadership, The Jade Times ended in 2018. Seeing this as an opportunity to restructure the publication, it was voted to change the newsletter to a magazine format. The official Delta Phi Lambda magazine was named Everlasting Magazine in May 2021. The first issue was released on April 4, 2022.[17]
Membership
[edit]Membership in Delta Phi Lambda is gained via invitation extended to women attending a college or university with an active chapter. As of January 2023, there are 0 Sisters registered as collegiate or alumni members.
Philanthropy
[edit]Delta Phi Lambda's charity arm, the Delta Phi Lambda Foundation, was founded in 2010. The foundation is a non-profit organization affiliated with the sorority. It provides scholarships and funding for Delta Phi Lambda members.[5]
One of Delta Phi Lambda's focus areas is osteoporosis awareness and prevention.[18][13] The organization, along with the Delta Phi Lambda Foundation, is a supporter of American Bone Health.[19] This partnership was officially established in February 2018, with the shared goal of raising awareness for osteoporosis and its impact on individuals' bone health.
Delta Phi Lambda chapters are required by national regulations to hold philanthropic events that increase awareness of social injustice, bring attention to issues facing the Asian community, or support local organizations doing similar work. This can take many forms, including but not limited to raising money to donate to American Bone Health, sponsoring lectures by AAPI professionals, and volunteering at sporting events with charitable contributions.[12][20]
Chapters
[edit]Collegiate chapters
[edit]Following are the collegiate chapters of Delta Phi Lambda, with active chapter indicated in bold and inactive chapters in italics.[21][19]
- ^ Chapter originated as the Nexus Club (local), formed in 2002.
Alumnae chapters
[edit]Following are the alumni chapters of Delta Phi Lambda.[21] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are indicated in italics.
Institution | Date established | Location | Status | References |
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University of Georgia | July 1, 2015 | Athens, Georgia | Active | [1][2][3] |
University of Cincinnati | August 4, 2018 | Cincinnati, Ohio | Active | [22] |
University of Central Florida | July 1, 2015 | Orlando, Florida | Active | [35] |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte | June 1, 2019 | Charlotte, North Carolina | Active | |
Northeast | May 22, 2021 | Albany, New York | Active |
See also
[edit]- List of Asian American fraternities and sororities
- Cultural interest fraternities and sororities
- List of social sororities and women's fraternities
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Wang, Zhe (Mia). "Only Asian sorority and fraternity at Iowa State raises awareness for Asian students". Iowa State Daily. Archived from the original on July 15, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Chapter: Delta Phi Lambda Sorority - Fraternity & Sorority Life". Grand Valley State University. Archived from the original on July 15, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Laughlin, Alex (18 August 2011). "Delta Phi Lambda adds Asian spice to Greek system". The Red and Black.
- ^ Torbenson, Craig LaRon; Parks, Gregory (July 13, 2009). Brothers and Sisters: Diversity in College Fraternities and Sororities. Associated University Presse. ISBN 9780838641941 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b Morrison, Hunter (November 9, 2024). "The History of UWF". The Voyager. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c Schertzer, Drew (November 15, 2017). "Delta Phi Lambda to host Global Gala Cultural Showcase". Grand Valley Lanthorn. Archived from the original on November 17, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Nallaparaju, Vikrant (January 30, 2015). "Multicultural Showcase Highlights Greek Values". The Emory Wheel. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "Multicultural Greek Council | Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life". Emory University. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "Georgia State Graduate to Pursue International Affairs as 2021 Rangel Fellow". Georgia State News Hub. January 6, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "History". National Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Panhellenic Association. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ Figueroa, Ariana (October 22, 2014). "Greek life on UF campus due to expand in 2015". The Independent Florida Alligator.
- ^ a b c "Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)". University of West Florida. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g "National Quick Facts". University at Albany Delta Phi Lambda. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ a b c "Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. UTK Associate Chapter | Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life". University of Tennessee Knoxville. May 12, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Sororities | Fraternity & Sorority Life". University of Wisconsin-Madison. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "Delta Phi Lambda | Sorority and Fraternity Engagement". Iowa State University. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "DFL Everlasting Magazine - Issue 1". Issuu. Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. April 4, 2022.
- ^ T, Miller, Michael; V, Tolliver, David (November 23, 2018). Exploring the Technological, Societal, and Institutional Dimensions of College Student Activism. IGI Global. ISBN 9781522572756 – via Google Books.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b William Raimond Baird; Carroll Lurding (eds.). "Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive), section showing Delta Phi Lambda chapters". Student Life and Culture Archives. University of Illinois: University of Illinois Archives. Retrieved 31 December 2021. The main archive URL is The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage.
- ^ "DELTA PHI LAMBDA FOUNDATION - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ a b "Chapter Locator". Delta Phi Lambda. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- ^ a b "Sororities | Fraternity and Sorority Life". University of Cincinnati. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ Turner, Megan (December 12, 2020). "UCF students use social media to call for action against controversial professor". Knight News. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Recruitment | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering". Georgia Tech. August 30, 2015. Archived from the original on July 13, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "Eta Chapter DePaul Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Fall 2012 Rho Class Recruitment". DePaul University.
- ^ "Recognized Sororities & Fraternities: Center for Student Engagement (CSE)". Loyola University Chicago. Archived from the original on 2023-03-04. Retrieved 2024-11-09 – via web.archive.org.
- ^ "Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. | Boiler LInk". Purdue University. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "Sororities - Fraternity & Sorority Life - Student Involvement". University at Albany - SUNY. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "Student Organizations". Iowa State University. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "Active Organizations | Fraternity and Sorority Life". University of Iowa. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "Delta Phi Lambda | Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life". University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ Catoe, Jamel (November 2, 2015). "Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. | Center for Fraternity & Sorority Development". University of Connecticut. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. - TigerQuest". Clemson University. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. : Find a Student Organization : Student Activities". Ohio State University. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "The Central Florida Alumnae Chapter of the National Alumni Association of Delta Phi Lambda Society, Inc". Florida (US)N OpenCorporates. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
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