CHI CHAPTER HISTORY.
4 CHARTER SISTERS
The Chi Chapter at the University of Maryland - College Park was established in 2004 by four visionary women, uniting the Greater Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas under a shared mission.
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Located on a vibrant and diverse campus with thriving multicultural and Greek communities, the Chi Chapter stands out for its unwavering dedication, distinguished programming, academic excellence, and active collaboration with other student organizations. Sisters lead and serve through impactful initiatives such as the highly anticipated annual Dedicated cultural showcase, participation in local community service events, and philanthropic efforts supporting NAPAWF and the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
Above all, the chapter prioritizes the strength of sisterhood, fostering lifelong bonds of friendship and respect. In 2010, the chapter was honored as the University of Maryland’s United Greek Council Chapter of the Year and officially achieved Chapter status later that year.
GENERAL
INFORMATION.
Creed
"Sisterhood, Service, Cultural Diversity"
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COLORS
Scarlet Red, White, Heather Gray
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FLOWER
Orchid
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GEM
Diamond
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MASCOT
Phoenix
KAPPA PHI LAMBDA
SORORITY HISTORY
7 FOUNDING MOTHERS
Kappa Phi Lambda was founded on March 9, 1995 at Binghamton University by seven founding mothers.
These inspirational women – Elizabeth Choi, Karen Eng, Rei Hirasawa, Hee Cho Moon, Chae Yoo, Samantha Somchanhmavong, and Connie Yang – united with a single vision of providing women with the chance to use their pride in heritage to become leaders of society. There was a need for an organization of this kind that would give inspiration and education to its community, and thus, Kappa Phi Lambda was born.
The founding mothers envisioned themselves laying the cornerstones of what was to become a unique and revolutionary organization. They taught each other about strength and ambition while discovering their own true identities in the process.
This sorority would unite young women of diverse heritages and encourage them to make use of their strong voices and thoughts. This sorority is open to women of all nationalities and backgrounds who want to learn about and actively represent Pan-Asian culture.
The founding mothers not only channeled Asian American awareness through voice, but also through action. These first sisters of Kappa Phi Lambda extended their hands to the community through charitable actions. By contributing their time and funds, they were able to make a powerful impact on the world around them.
Since its founding, Kappa Phi Lambda has since become one of the fastest growing and strongest Asian American interest sororities in the nation. Today, well over a decade after the founding mothers established Kappa Phi Lambda, the sorority has grown to a total of 28 locations. All sisters nationwide abide by the mission set forth by our founding mothers, but each school is also unique in its own right. This is symbolic of the women we seek: unique, intelligent leaders who want to make a difference. Several years ago, seven beautiful women lit the fire that is Kappa Phi Lambda and watched it grow. As our sisterhood expands, that fire now burns brightly within every individual sister, carrying with it the vision that our founding mothers conceived.