Kappa Phi Lambda Monitoring the COVID-19

Posted on March 12, 2020 Kappa Phi LambdaPosted in News, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Kappa Phi Lambda Monitoring the COVID-19

March 12th, 2020 - -With the safety and well-being of all members of Kappa Phi Lambda as National Board’s utmost priority, we wanted to reach out to you regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its effect on our membership and campuses. In the past several days, a growing number of universities and colleges have elected to suspend in-person classes for on-site classroom instruction and may transition to online/remote classes for the remainder of the semester/quarter. In addition, universities have instituted recommendations and policies regarding travel, events, and group meetings. On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). We want to best support our active members as well as our whole membership and respect our greater communities. National Board has issued guidance to our membership in regard to activities and operations within and related to Kappa Phi Lambda. National Board will continue to monitor the situation on our campuses and across the country. There is still much uncertainty about COVID-19, but we should still be very safety-conscious, prepared, and ever resilient. National Board echoes the guidance provided by the CDC and the WHO that if you are sick, please stay home, avoid public areas, and avoid public transportation until you are well and no longer exhibiting symptoms. If you believe you have COVID-19 symptoms, please call

Official Statement in Support of Survivors

Posted on October 8, 2018 kplpublicrelationsPosted in News

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Official Statement in Support of Survivors

October 8th, 2018 - - Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., is an organization rooted in three core pillars but also just as importantly, an organization dedicated to empowering our members and women across the nation to not only do good, but do better. We believe in their wellness, their success, their vision, their passions, and their voices. As an organization empowering women to be their best, it means we are made up of individuals who lend an ear to others, not only to hear, but to listen well. With the current events politically unraveling before us, it is easy to feel like not everyone has a platform to safely come forward. The topic of sexual assault and violence has been brimming headlines for years, weaving through power differentials, gender gaps, and overall indifference. But sexual assault and violence is not a subject to be indifferent about—it’s one we need to fight against, collectively, until the day it isn’t an issue at all. We, the sisters of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., encourage others to continue building a platform that allows all survivors to speak their voices and safely feel heard. We believe in a community that is compassionate and fosters both equity and brevity. For those who need the courage to speak up, we stand by you. We believe you, empower you, and we support your voices. #KappasSupportSurvivors For more information, please visit:

RAINN: https://rainn.org
Better Brave: https://www.betterbrave.org
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: Read More

Statement To Address The Rescinding Of DACA

Posted on September 12, 2017 Kappa Phi LambdaPosted in News, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Statement to Address the Rescinding of DACA

September 12th, 2017 - - We, the Sisters of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., are deeply disheartened by the White House Administration’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Established in June 2012, DACA serves to protect eligible immigrant youth who were brought to the United States as children from deportation and provide work permits. Over 800,000 individuals from different backgrounds and stories will be affected by this action. These individuals may be close friends, colleagues, mentors, family, and perhaps even some of our very own Sisters. As an organization dedicated to promoting and educating members and communities not only on Pan-Asian culture but Cultural Diversity, we are committed to supporting our Sisters who may be affected. The decision to end DACA comes with a six-month wind down and leaves an open door for Congress to act and pass legislation by March 5th, 2018. We encourage our Sisters and the community to reach out to their respective Senators and Congressional Representative(s). For more information on DACA and recommended resources to those impacted, please visit:

Academic Excellence. Phoenix List Spring 2017

Posted on August 23, 2017 Kappa Phi LambdaPosted in News, Slider

Kappa Phi Lambda is proud to recognize women who achieve academic excellence, while striving for sisterhood, service, and cultural diversity. The Phoenix List acknowledges those who have met and exceed the national requirements and achieved a 3.2 semester GPA or higher. Congrats once again ladies and keep up the good work! 731

Official Statement in Response to Charlottesville, VA

Posted on August 14, 2017 Kappa Phi LambdaPosted in News, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Official Statement in Response to Charlottesville, VA

August 14th, 2017 - - 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 young woman who stood with her fellow Americans. We also hold those that were injured and personally impacted in our thoughts and hearts while they recover. As we continually strive to promote Cultural Diversity to our members and our community, we stand by our Sisters who advocate and take action against racism and social injustice in this country. We will continue to stand by our Sisters who have been impacted by these recent events. To quote Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe, “We work here today to bring people together to unify folks. I remind you all that we are a nation of immigrants… Our diversity, that mosaic tile of immigrants, is what makes us so special. And we will not let anybody come here and destroy it.” --- About Kappa Phi Lambda Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. (ΚΦΛ, also known as KPL) is an Asian-interest sorority founded on March 9th, 1995, at Binghamton University. As one of the fastest growing Asian-interest sororities in the United States, KPL

Scarlet Gala 2017

Posted on June 5, 2017 Kappa Phi LambdaPosted in National Alumnae Association, News

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 growth and development as an organization of strong women who are passionate about women empowerment, especially on Asian American issues. For more information and tickets, please visit here.

A Kappa’s Life For Me

Posted on May 30, 2017 Kappa Phi LambdaPosted in News, Slider

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 in 2015. This year, National Board elections will once again be held so if any alumnae are interested in volunteering their time to help guide your fellow younger sisters, maintaining, and improving the sorority, please keep an eye out for information in June! Sisters who are interested in attending, please contact your school or National Board if you are interested in attending! They will steer you in the right direction for registration. As a note, the deadline to register is July 8th, 2017.

So...why pirates? In keeping with August conference being themed as well as it being the first conference of the academic year, we thought it'd be fun to have a pirate theme, something that we don't get to do very often. With the theme "A Kappa's Life For Me," we hope it will be a rejuvenation of why we joined this sisterhood in the first place. PLUS, pirates have actually been a key component of Tampa's history. There are many legends surrounding multiple pirates in this bay area, with the most famous being José Gaspar, a mythical Spanish pirate who supposedly operated in Southwest Florida in the early 1800s. In fact! A

Spirit of the Phoenix 2017

Posted on February 21, 2017 Kappa Phi LambdaPosted in News, Slider

Our theme for 2017 Spirit of the Phoenix is:

Unity in Diversity

Kappa Phi Lambda's Spirit of the Phoenix is an annual national campaign with the goal of emphasizing our pillars on a national level. It takes places every year in March, the month of our national founding date and International Women's Day. We encourage all of our chapters and colonies to create effective programming for their cultural, service, and philanthropic events during this month centered around our national theme. Although our tagline changes every year, the underlying message within our national campaign is always women empowerment. We hope that Spirit of the Phoenix allows our chapters and colonies to create awareness and interest amongst our sisters and their communities about current events and issues relating to Asians/Asian Americans and women alike.