Lambda Phi Xi Explained

Lambda Phi Xi
Letters:Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: ΛΦΞ
Crest:Lambda Phi Xi Crest.gif
Alt:Lambda Phi Xi Crest
Birthplace:Michigan State University and Purdue University Calumet
Affiliation:Independent
Status:Active
Type:Multicultural
Scope:Local
Emphasis:Latina
Motto:"Soaring to Excellence through Sisterhood"
Pillars:Sisterhood, Education, Personal Values, Strength
Nickname:Lady Xi
Symbol:Shooting Star
Flower:Tiger Lily
Jewel:Amethyst
Philanthropy:She's The First
Chapters:1 active, 5 chartered
City:Reno
State:Nevada
Country:United States

Lambda Phi Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. (Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: ΛΦΞ, also known as Lady Xi) is an American sorority[1] founded on January 27, 2004 at Michigan State University and Purdue University Calumet.

History

Five women formed Lambda Phi Xi on January 27, 2004.[2] The sorority was jointly founded at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan and Purdue University Calumet in the Northwest Indiana. Michigan State was its Alpha chapter and Purdue University was the Beta chapter.

Lambda Phi Xi is a multicultural sorority focusing on service and social activities. Three more chapters were added in 2004 and 2005 in Indiana, Georgia, and Nevada. However, only the Eta chapter at the University of Nevada, Reno is the only active chapter as of 2024. Its philanthropy is She's The First.[3]

Lambda Phi Xi became incorporated on June 11, 2005, changing its name to Lambda Phi Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.[4]

Symbols

Lambda Phi Xi's motto is "Soaring to Excellence through Sisterhood." Its symbol is the shooting star. Its flower is the tiger lily, its jewel is amethyst, and its mascot is the Siberian Husky. The sorority's colors are purple, black, and silver. Its nickname was Lady Xi. Its pillars are Sisterhood, Education, Personal Values, and Strength.

Chapters

Following is a list of Lambda Phi XI chapters.[5] Active chapters are noted in bold. Inactive chapters noted in italics.

ChapterCharter dateInstitutionLocationStatusReferences
Alpha2004 Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MichiganInactive
Beta2004 Purdue University - CalumetHammond, IndianaInactive
Gamma2004 Purdue University - West LafayetteWest Lafayette, IndianaInactive[6]
Delta2004 Atlanta CitywideAtlanta, GeorgiaInactive
Epsilon2005University of Nevada, RenoReno, NevadaActive[7]

Past National Presidents/Executive Directors

SororChapterLinePresidency Term
Regina 'Xotic' BrooksAlpha
  1. 2, Founding 'Amethyst' Line
August 2005 - July 2007
Angela 'Yang' FreemanGamma
  1. 7, Founding 'D.Y.N.A.S.T.Y.' Line
August 2007 - July 2009
Alison 'Reeses' TanzerEpsilon
  1. 1, Alpha 'Sweetheart' Line
August 2009 - February 2010
Crystal 'Marina' Bell-FloresEpsilon
  1. 1, Gamma 'Forces of Nature' Line
March 2010 - January 2011
Shirley "Ketara" DiazEpsilon
  1. 9, Delta 'One Love' Line
January 2011 - October 2012
Carissa 'Zuriela' Mangubat-GitaEpsilon
  1. 3, Zeta 'Celestial Ladies' Line
November 2012 - August 2013
Francein "Kinnara" JamesEpsilon
  1. 1, Zeta 'Celestial Ladies' Line
August 2013 - October 2015
Celeste "Donna Kaden" Henderson[8] Epsilon
  1. 8, Iota 'Fiore Illuminate' Line
October 2015 – Present

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lambda Phi Xi Multicultural Sorority - Nevada Company Profile (NvAnnualReport.com People Search and Company Search).
  2. Web site: About Us . 2024-05-15 . LPX National Website . en.
  3. Web site: Philanthropy . 2024-05-15 . LPX National Website . en.
  4. Web site: Our National History . Henderson . Celeste . LPX National . Wix . September 1, 2016.
  5. Web site: Chapters . 2024-05-15 . LPX National Website . en.
  6. Web site: HOME . 2024-05-15 . lambdaphixi . en.
  7. Web site: Lambda Phi Xi .
  8. Web site: National Board of Directors. LPX National. Wix.com. September 1, 2016.