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 | 25 collegiate, 5 alumnae |
Nickname | DFL, DPhiL [2] |
Headquarters | 650 Ponce De Leon Ave Ste. 300 #1503 Atlanta, GA 30308 United States |
Website | Official website |
Delta Phi Lambda (ΔΦΛ, also known as DFL or DPhiL) is a 501(c)(7) 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]
Membership
Membership in Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is gained via invitation extended to women attending a college or university with an active chapter. As of January 2023, there are over 2,000 Sisters registered as Collegiate or Alumnae Members of Delta Phi Lambda. Sisters of Delta Phi Lambda are referred to as ‘DFLs’ or ‘Butterflies’, as derived from the nickname and symbol of the organization as a whole. Delta Phi Lambda follows in the convention of other social Greek organizations with a strong emphasis on mentorship and bestows unique nicknames on members to demonstrate their individuality amongst the community.
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.
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: 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.