Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is a nonprofit, Asian-interest sorority that was founded on March 9, 1995 at SUNY Binghamton in Binghamton, New York. Our sorority was conceived through the notion of an organization that would provide a culturally sound and educationally inspiring grounding for Asian-American women.
What Kappa Means to Us
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I’ve always had a hard time finding my place in social circles. I wanted people to see me as a tomboy, but I wanted to be able to hang out with girls and I wanted to be considered in the cool crowd. It took me a very long time to understand that #WhereIBelong was just with people that accepted me for the quirky and geeky person that I am. I didn’t need to mold myself into people’s lives. I’ve found that in my current group of friends and the people that I have come across during my time as a sister of #KappaPhiLambda and I could not be happier.
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My sisters are the people that are there to celebrate my triumphs and see me through my struggles. It’s more than friendship; it’s a bond that transcends race, religion, age, background, and way of life. It’s finding an unconditional love in the most unexpected people. It’s the comfort in knowing that no matter where you find yourself in life, you will always have a home with your sisters.
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We, the sisters of the Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated, strive to strengthen Sisterhood amongst women by providing Service and promoting Cultural Diversity to our members and our community, thus securing the bond of kinship for posterity. Kappa Phi Lambda exists to further educate individuals about Pan-Asian culture, while keeping our own identities. We aim for academic excellence, keeping in mind the importance of education and learning as the key to strength, awareness, and fulfillment.
Our Pillars
Sisterhood
Although it is difficult to describe, the bond of sisterhood is a common light that burns passionately in each sister. We embrace a unique relationship based on friendship, respect, and a shared vision. Wherever we go, and no matter how long ago we were initiated, each sister is connected and important to the sorority.
Service
Contributing to the community and supporting important causes are core values of Kappa Phi Lambda. We place a heavy emphasis on service and are committed to giving back to our communities. We also uphold strong ideals of philanthropy adopting CARE, a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty as our national philanthropy.
Cultural Diversity
Although we are an Asian/Asian American interest sorority, by no means are we non-Asian exclusive. We believe that by educating our community and our members about the beauty and complexity of Pan-Asian cultural heritage, we uphold the importance of understanding all cultures and enriching multiculturalism.
Fun Facts
22
Years Since Founding
27
Active Schools
3292
Sisters Worldwide
3.3
Average National GPA
Latest News
Official Statement in Response to Charlottesville, VA
Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. condemns the acts of violence that occurred in Charlottesville, VA. As women who stand on the pillars of Sisterhood, Service, and Cultural Diversity, we denounce all forms of violence, racism, and bigotry, and will continue to promote an inclusive and supportive sisterhood. We mourn the death of Heather Heyer, a …..
Scarlet Gala 2017
The Kappa Phi Lambda National Alumnae Association is hosting the bi-annual event, Scarlet Gala at The Heist in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, June 24th, 2017. We invite all of our Sisters across the nation to gather together for a fun evening. The theme this year is: Double Down on Empowerment It represents us focusing on our …..
A Kappa’s Life For Me
Ahoy there! Yo ho ho ho! A Kappa’s Life For Me! This year’s National August Conference will be hosted in Tampa, Florida on August 5th – 6th, 2017! We’re extremely excited to host conference not only in Florida but also in the city of our newest school, University of South Florida, that we chartered back …..