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The organization was established to advocate for awareness of Asian students, promote camaraderie among Asians, and educate other students about Asian culture.<ref name="cite-4"/><ref name="Baird's Manual Online">{{cite web|editor1=William Raimond Baird |editor2=Carroll Lurding |title=Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive), section showing Delta Phi Lambda chapters |url=https://uofi.app.box.com/v/womens-pdf-folder/file/459816640562 |website=Student Life and Culture Archives |publisher=University of Illinois Archives |access-date=31 December 2021 |location=University of Illinois |language=English}} The main archive URL is [https://www.library.illinois.edu/slc/welcome/fraternity-sorority-almanac/ The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage].</ref> In addition to increasing Asian awareness, the organization’s mission statement says that Delta Phi Lambda “empowers women leaders through its value-based programs, and forges everlasting sisterhood through shared experiences.”<ref name="cite-4" |
The organization was established to advocate for awareness of Asian students, promote camaraderie among Asians, and educate other students about Asian culture.<ref name="cite-4"/><ref name="Baird's Manual Online">{{cite web|editor1=William Raimond Baird |editor2=Carroll Lurding |title=Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive), section showing Delta Phi Lambda chapters |url=https://uofi.app.box.com/v/womens-pdf-folder/file/459816640562 |website=Student Life and Culture Archives |publisher=University of Illinois Archives |access-date=31 December 2021 |location=University of Illinois |language=English}} The main archive URL is [https://www.library.illinois.edu/slc/welcome/fraternity-sorority-almanac/ The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage].</ref> In addition to increasing Asian awareness, the organization’s mission statement says that Delta Phi Lambda “empowers women leaders through its value-based programs, and forges everlasting sisterhood through shared experiences.”<ref name="cite-4" /> The organization’s virtues are loyalty, honesty, respect, dedication, integrity, discipline, and academic excellence.<ref name="cite-22">{{Cite web|url=https://myinvolvement.org/organization/deltaphilambdasororityinc|title=- MyInvolvement|website=myinvolvement.org}}</ref> |
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In 2010, the Delta Phi Lambda Foundation was founded. The foundation is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Delta Phi Lambda sorority. It provides scholarships and funding for Delta Phi Lambda members.<ref name="cite-19">[https://www.guidestar.org/profile/27-4378116 Guidestar].</ref> In the same year, the Delta Phi Lambda charter at the [[University of West Florida]] became the first MGC-affiliated organization on campus.<ref name="cite-21">{{Cite web|url=https://uwfvoyager.com/1083/campus-life/the-history-of-uwf/|title=The History of UWF|first=Hunter|last=Morrison}}</ref> |
In 2010, the Delta Phi Lambda Foundation was founded. The foundation is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Delta Phi Lambda sorority. It provides scholarships and funding for Delta Phi Lambda members.<ref name="cite-19">[https://www.guidestar.org/profile/27-4378116 Guidestar].</ref> In the same year, the Delta Phi Lambda charter at the [[University of West Florida]] became the first MGC-affiliated organization on campus.<ref name="cite-21">{{Cite web|url=https://uwfvoyager.com/1083/campus-life/the-history-of-uwf/|title=The History of UWF|first=Hunter|last=Morrison}}</ref> |
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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.<ref name="cite-8">{{Cite web|url=https://www.utdailybeacon.com/campus_news/student_oranizations/delta-phi-lambda-ut-s-first-asian-interest-sorority/article_cb1b1dea-7883-11eb-84d7-fb8b2df21251.html|title=Delta Phi Lambda: UT's first Asian interest sorority|first=Lexie |
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.<ref name="cite-8">{{Cite web|url=https://www.utdailybeacon.com/campus_news/student_oranizations/delta-phi-lambda-ut-s-first-asian-interest-sorority/article_cb1b1dea-7883-11eb-84d7-fb8b2df21251.html|title=Delta Phi Lambda: UT's first Asian interest sorority|first=Lexie |last=Martin |website=The Daily Beacon}}</ref><ref name="cite-9">{{Cite web|url=https://tnjn.com/blog/2021/03/10/tennessee-politicians-use-of-racist-rhetoric-reflects-rising-trend-of-racism-against-asians/|title=Tennessee politicians' use of racist rhetoric reflects rising trend of racism against Asians | TNJN: Tennessee Journalist|first=Aurora|last=Silavong|date=March 10, 2021}}</ref><ref name="cite-42">{{Cite web|url=https://studentlife.utk.edu/2020/05/22/new-asian-interest-groups-become-the-first-in-tennessee/|title=New Asian Interest Fraternal Organizations on Campus Become the First in Tennessee | Student Life|website=studentlife.utk.edu|date=22 May 2020 }}</ref> |
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==Community activities== |
==Community activities== |
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One of Delta Phi Lambda's focus areas is [[osteoporosis]] awareness and prevention.<ref name="cite-17">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YbJ2DwAAQBAJ&pg=PA206|title=Exploring the Technological, Societal, and Institutional Dimensions of College Student Activism|first1=Miller, Michael|last1=T|first2=Tolliver, David|last2=V|date=November 23, 2018|publisher=IGI Global|isbn=9781522572756|via=Google Books}}</ref> The organization is partnered with American Bone Health.<ref name="cite-10">{{Cite web|url=https://americanbonehealth.org/take-action/delta-phi-lambda/|title=Delta Phi Lambda - American Bone Health|website=americanbonehealth.org|date=9 January 2020 }}</ref><ref name="cite-11">{{Cite web|url=https://www.iowastatedaily.com/news/capping-off-the-semester-philanthropy-of-the-month-april-30/article_3f138cf0-49d4-11e8-9328-23f453d42e91.html|title=Capping off the semester: Philanthropy of the Month, April 30|first=Joseph |
One of Delta Phi Lambda's focus areas is [[osteoporosis]] awareness and prevention.<ref name="cite-17">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YbJ2DwAAQBAJ&pg=PA206|title=Exploring the Technological, Societal, and Institutional Dimensions of College Student Activism|first1=Miller, Michael|last1=T|first2=Tolliver, David|last2=V|date=November 23, 2018|publisher=IGI Global|isbn=9781522572756|via=Google Books}}</ref> The organization is partnered with American Bone Health.<ref name="cite-10">{{Cite web|url=https://americanbonehealth.org/take-action/delta-phi-lambda/|title=Delta Phi Lambda - American Bone Health|website=americanbonehealth.org|date=9 January 2020 }}</ref><ref name="cite-11">{{Cite web|url=https://www.iowastatedaily.com/news/capping-off-the-semester-philanthropy-of-the-month-april-30/article_3f138cf0-49d4-11e8-9328-23f453d42e91.html|title=Capping off the semester: Philanthropy of the Month, April 30|first=Joseph |last=Fetherling |website=Iowa State Daily}}</ref> Delta Phi Lambda has also held seminars to increase awareness of sex trafficking.<ref name="cite-18">{{Cite web|url=https://www.redandblack.com/uganews/delta-phi-lambda-hosts-seminar-on-sex-trafficking/article_a5a6880e-47f0-11e3-9460-0019bb30f31a.html |title=Delta Phi Lambda hosts seminar on sex trafficking|first=Taylor |last=West |website=The Red and Black}}</ref> |
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In 2008, Delta Phi Lambda sponsored a lecture by television journalist [[Lisa Ling]] at the [[University of Cincinnati]].<ref name="cite-12">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsrecord.org/lisa-ling-does-her-thing/article_5d196009-3476-5ace-96e4-b230d10824b7.html|title=Lisa Ling does her thing|website=The News Record}}</ref> |
In 2008, Delta Phi Lambda sponsored a lecture by television journalist [[Lisa Ling]] at the [[University of Cincinnati]].<ref name="cite-12">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsrecord.org/lisa-ling-does-her-thing/article_5d196009-3476-5ace-96e4-b230d10824b7.html|title=Lisa Ling does her thing|website=The News Record}}</ref> |
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Delta Phi Lambda | |
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ΔΦΛ | |
Founded | December 5, 1998 University of Georgia |
Type | Multicultural |
Affiliation | NAPA |
Emphasis | Asian Interest |
Scope | National |
Motto | Let Our Light Shine Forth[1] |
Tagline | Everlasting Sisterhood® |
Colors | Navy Blue, Silver Secondary colors: Cream, Jade |
Symbol | Butterfly |
Flower | Blue Rose |
Jewel | Jade |
Publication | EVERLASTING Magazine The Jade Times (thru 2018) |
Philanthropy | Osteoporosis / American Bone Health |
Chapters | 24 collegiate, 5 alumnae |
Nickname | DFL, DPhiL [2] |
Headquarters | PO Box 80444 Athens, GA 30608 United States |
Website | Official website |
Delta Phi Lambda (ΔΦΛ, also known as DFL or DPhiL) is a nonprofit Asian-interest sorority in the United States.[3] It was founded at the University of Georgia in 1998.[4] The organization is a co-founder and member of the National Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Panhellenic Association (NAPA).[5] Its campus chapters are members of their local Multicultural Greek Councils (MGCs).[6][7][8]
History
Delta Phi Lambda was founded on December 5, 1998 at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia,[9][1][10] by seven students:
- Anh Ngoc Nguyen
- Theresa Sung
- Sarah Chong Mi Cho
- Carmela de Guzman
- Yvonne Minh Ta
- Linh Khanh Do
- Rebecca Kim Stephenson
The organization was established to advocate for awareness of Asian students, promote camaraderie among Asians, and educate other students about Asian culture.[9][11] In addition to increasing Asian awareness, the organization’s mission statement says that Delta Phi Lambda “empowers women leaders through its value-based programs, and forges everlasting sisterhood through shared experiences.”[9] The organization’s virtues are loyalty, honesty, respect, dedication, integrity, discipline, and academic excellence.[12]
In 2010, the Delta Phi Lambda Foundation was founded. The foundation is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Delta Phi Lambda sorority. It provides scholarships and funding for Delta Phi Lambda members.[13] In the same year, the Delta Phi Lambda charter at the University of West Florida became the first MGC-affiliated organization on campus.[14]
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.[15][16][17]
Community activities
One of Delta Phi Lambda's focus areas is osteoporosis awareness and prevention.[18] The organization is partnered with American Bone Health.[19][20] Delta Phi Lambda has also held seminars to increase awareness of sex trafficking.[21]
In 2008, Delta Phi Lambda sponsored a lecture by television journalist Lisa Ling at the University of Cincinnati.[22]
Delta Phi Lambda also was one of the organizations that volunteered for the 2017 Chicago Marathon.[23]
Chapters
These are the chapters of Delta Phi Lambda. Active groups noted in bold, inactive groups noted in italics.[11]
Institution | Date Established | Location | Notes |
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University of Georgia | July 1, 2015 | Athens, Georgia | [9][1][10] |
University of Cincinnati | August 4, 2018 | Cincinnati, Ohio | [24] |
Central Florida | July 1, 2015 | Orlando, Florida | [41] |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte | June 1, 2019 | Charlotte, North Carolina | |
Northeast | May 22, 2021 |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Chapter: Delta Phi Lambda Sorority - Fraternity & Sorority Life - Grand Valley State University". www.gvsu.edu.
- ^ "Delta Phi Lambda | Sorority and Fraternity Engagement | Iowa State University". sfe.dso.iastate.edu.
- ^ "Discover UGA". discover.uga.edu.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "National Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Panhellenic Association".
- ^ "Multicultural Showcase Highlights Greek Values". January 30, 2015.
- ^ "Greek life on UF campus due to expand in 2015". The Independent Florida Alligator.
- ^ a b "Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) | | University of West Florida". uwf.edu.
- ^ a b c d e Wang, Zhe (Mia). "Only Asian sorority and fraternity at Iowa State raises awareness for Asian students". Iowa State Daily.
- ^ a b c Laughlin, Alex. "Delta Phi Lambda adds Asian spice to Greek system". The Red and Black.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "- MyInvolvement". myinvolvement.org.
- ^ Guidestar.
- ^ Morrison, Hunter. "The History of UWF".
- ^ Martin, Lexie. "Delta Phi Lambda: UT's first Asian interest sorority". The Daily Beacon.
- ^ Silavong, Aurora (March 10, 2021). "Tennessee politicians' use of racist rhetoric reflects rising trend of racism against Asians | TNJN: Tennessee Journalist".
- ^ "New Asian Interest Fraternal Organizations on Campus Become the First in Tennessee | Student Life". studentlife.utk.edu. 22 May 2020.
- ^ 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.
{{cite book}}
: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Delta Phi Lambda - American Bone Health". americanbonehealth.org. 9 January 2020.
- ^ Fetherling, Joseph. "Capping off the semester: Philanthropy of the Month, April 30". Iowa State Daily.
- ^ West, Taylor. "Delta Phi Lambda hosts seminar on sex trafficking". The Red and Black.
- ^ "Lisa Ling does her thing". The News Record.
- ^ "Bank of America Chicago Marathon Thanks Thousands of Volunteers: Read Their Names".
- ^ a b "Sororities". Our Community.
- ^ "Georgia State Graduate to Pursue International Affairs as 2021 Rangel Fellow". January 6, 2021.
- ^ Turner, Megan (December 12, 2020). "UCF students use social media to call for action against controversial professor".
- ^ The Epsilon chapter originated as the Nexus Club (local) formed in 2002.
- ^ "| School of Civil and Environmental Engineering". ce.gatech.edu.
- ^ "Eta Chapter DePaul Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Fall 2012 Rho Class Recruitment". DePaul University.
- ^ "Multicultural Greek Council | Emory University | Atlanta GA". osfl.emory.edu.
- ^ Loyola University Chicago
- ^ "- PURDUE UNIVERSITY | BoilerLink". boilerlink.purdue.edu.
- ^ "Iowa State University • Student Organizations". www.stuorg.iastate.edu.
- ^ "Active Organizations". Fraternity & Sorority Life.
- ^ "Delta Phi Lambda | Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life". greeklife.uncc.edu.
- ^ Catoe, Jamel (November 2, 2015). "Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. | Center for Fraternity & Sorority Development".
- ^ "- TigerQuest". clemson.campuslabs.com.
- ^ "Sororities". Fraternity & Sorority Life.
- ^ "Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. : Find a Student Organization : Student Activities". activities.osu.edu.
- ^ "Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. UTK Associate Chapter". Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life. May 12, 2020.
- ^ "THE CENTRAL FLORIDA ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION OF DELTA PHI LAMBDA SORORITY, INC. :: Florida (US) :: OpenCorporates". opencorporates.com.