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OUR STORY

Kappa Phi Lambda was founded on March 9th, 1995 at Binghamton University in Binghamton, NY by seven extraordinary women. These seven founders: 

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Elizabeth *Wizard* Choi, 

Karen *Ladybug* Eng, 

Rei*Energizer* Hirasawa,

Hee Cho *Hobbes* Moon, 

Chae *Huckleberry* Park, 

Samantha *Homer* Somchanhmavong,

and Connie *Kool Aid* Yang 

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united with a single vision of providing women with the chance to use their pride in their heritage to become leaders of society.

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HISTORY

Held together by the bond of sisterhood and striving to educate each other and the rest of the community, our founding mothers not only channeled Asian American awareness through voice, but also by action. They taught each other about strength and ambition while discovering their own true unparalleled identities in the process. These first sisters of Kappa Phi Lambda also extended their hands to the community through charitable works of both service oriented and philanthropic natures. By doing so, they were able to make a real and impacting difference in the world around them. All the while, they were given the opportunity to educate others about the beauty and complexity of Pan-Asian culture. Kappa Phi Lambda formed to provide the campus, and on a large scale, the society, with yet another option for learning, and another outlet for activity.

Mission Statement

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.

BASIC INFO

Gem: Diamond
Flower: Orchid
Symbol: Phoenix
Colors: Red, White, Heather Gray
Pillars: Sisterhood, Service, Cultural Diversity

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