Lambda Alpha
| Lambda Alpha | |
|---|---|
| ΛΑ | |
 | |
| Founded | March 15, 1968 Wichita State University |
| Type | Honor society |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Emphasis | Anthropology |
| Scope | International |
| Mission statement | “The Study of Humankind" |
| Colors | Red, White and Black |
| Publication | Lambda Alpha Journal of Anthropology |
| Chapters | 239 |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 1455 Muncie, IN 47308 US |
| Website | Official website |
Lambda Alpha (ΛΑ) is the National Collegiate Honors Society for Anthropology, founded in 1969 at Wichita State University.
History[]
The society was formed on March 15, 1969 at Wichita State University, by Darrell Casteel, a student.
As of 2011, there were 170 chapters of record. The organization offers annual scholarships to students of anthropology as well as an annual magazine, half of which is reserved for student publications that pass a peer review process.[1]
National Officers[]
The National Executive Secretary for Lambda Alpha is Dr. , Jr., Professor Emeritus of Anthropology,[2] Ball State University.
References[]
- ^ https://laanthro.org/
- ^ "Ball State University - Emeriti Faculty". cms.bsu.edu. Archived from the original on 2010-05-28.
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