Lambda Phi Xi
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| Lambda Phi Xi | |
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| ΛΦΞ | |
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| Founded | January 27, 2004 Michigan State University and Purdue University Calumet |
| Type | Multicultural |
| Scope | Local |
| Motto | "Soaring to Excellence through Sisterhood" |
| Pillars | Sisterhood, Education, Personal Values, Strength |
| Colors | Purple Black Silver |
| Symbol | Shooting Star |
| Flower | Tiger Lily |
| Jewel | Amethyst |
| Mascot | Siberian Husky |
| Philanthropy | She's The First |
| Chapters | 1 active, 5 chartered |
| Nickname | Lady Xi |
| Headquarters | Reno, Nevada United States |
| Website | lambdaphixi |
Lambda Phi Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. (ΛΦΞ, also known as Lady Xi) is an American sorority[1] founded on January 27, 2004 at Michigan State University and Purdue University Calumet.
History[edit]
Five women formed Lambda Phi Xi on January 27, 2004.[2] The sorority was jointly founded at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan and Purdue University Calumet in the Northwest Indiana. Michigan State was its Alpha chapter and Purdue University was the Beta chapter.
Lambda Phi Xi is a multicultural sorority focusing on service and social activities. Three more chapters were added in 2004 and 2005 in Indiana, Georgia, and Nevada. However, only the Eta chapter at the University of Nevada, Reno is the only active chapter as of 2024. Its philanthropy is She's The First.[3]
Lambda Phi Xi became incorporated on June 11, 2005, changing its name to Lambda Phi Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.[4]
Symbols[edit]
Lambda Phi Xi's motto is "Soaring to Excellence through Sisterhood." Its symbol is the shooting star.[2] Its flower is the tiger lily, its jewel is amethyst, and its mascot is the Siberian Husky.[2] The sorority's colors are purple, black, and silver.[2] Its nickname was Lady Xi.[2] Its pillars are Sisterhood, Education, Personal Values, and Strength.[2]
Chapters[edit]
Following is a list of Lambda Phi XI chapters.[5] Active chapters are noted in bold. Inactive chapters noted in italics.
| Chapter | Charter date | Institution | Location | Status | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 2004 | Michigan State University | East Lansing, Michigan | Inactive | |
| Beta | 2004 | Purdue University - Calumet | Hammond, Indiana | Inactive | |
| Gamma | 2004 | Purdue University - West Lafayette | West Lafayette, Indiana | Inactive | [6] |
| Delta | 2004 | Atlanta Citywide | Atlanta, Georgia | Inactive | |
| Epsilon | 2005 | University of Nevada, Reno | Reno, Nevada | Active | [7] |
Past National Presidents/Executive Directors[edit]
| Soror | Chapter | Line | Presidency Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regina 'Xotic' Brooks | Alpha | #2, Founding 'Amethyst' Line | August 2005 - July 2007 |
| Angela 'Yang' Freeman | Gamma | #7, Founding 'D.Y.N.A.S.T.Y.' Line | August 2007 - July 2009 |
| Alison 'Reeses' Tanzer | Epsilon | #1, Alpha 'Sweetheart' Line | August 2009 - February 2010 |
| Crystal 'Marina' Bell-Flores | Epsilon | #1, Gamma 'Forces of Nature' Line | March 2010 - January 2011 |
| Shirley "Ketara" Diaz | Epsilon | #9, Delta 'One Love' Line | January 2011 - October 2012 |
| Carissa 'Zuriela' Mangubat-Gita | Epsilon | #3, Zeta 'Celestial Ladies' Line | November 2012 - August 2013 |
| Francein "Kinnara" James | Epsilon | #1, Zeta 'Celestial Ladies' Line | August 2013 - October 2015 |
| Celeste "Donna Kaden" Henderson[8] | Epsilon | #8, Iota 'Fiore Illuminate' Line | October 2015 – Present |
References[edit]
- ^ "Lambda Phi Xi Multicultural Sorority - Nevada Company Profile (NvAnnualReport.com People Search and Company Search)".
- ^ a b c d e f "About Us". LPX National Website. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Philanthropy". LPX National Website. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Henderson, Celeste. "Our National History". LPX National. Wix. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "Chapters". LPX National Website. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "HOME". lambdaphixi. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Lambda Phi Xi".
- ^ "National Board of Directors". LPX National. Wix.com. Retrieved September 1, 2016.