Lambda Theta Phi
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Lambda Theta Phi | |
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ΛΘΦ | |
Founded | December 1, 1975 Kean College |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | NIC and NALFO (former) |
Emphasis | Latino |
Scope | National |
Motto | Chivalry Above Self |
Colors | Brown White |
Flower | White Carnation |
Publication | United in Brotherhood: The History of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. |
Chapters | 116 Undergraduate Chapters, 30 Associate Chapters and 24 Alumni Associations |
Nickname | Lambdas |
Headquarters | 181 New Road, Ste 304 Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA |
Website | www |
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. (ΛΘΦ) is a Latino non-profit social fraternity in the United States. It was founded on December 1, 1975 at Kean College in Union, New Jersey. It emphasizes Latin unity and the celebration of the Latin culture. In 1992, Lambda Theta Phi was accepted into the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). With its acceptance into the North American Interfraternity Conference in 1992 it became the first nationally recognized Latino Greek lettered organization in the U.S. In 1994, with the release of The History of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., the fraternity published a historical account about its organization.
Lambda Theta Phi has received commendations from the American Red Cross, Division of Youth and Family Services, and various other organizations for its fundraising efforts on behalf of victims of natural disasters and homelessness both in the U.S. and internationally. The fraternity's previous national philanthropy was the American Heart Association. On July 30, 2014, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. signed a commitment to support Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's (CHCI) high school college readiness programs.
Although Lambda Theta Phi is Latino by tradition, membership is open to all college males.
Founding Fathers[]
Lambda Theta Phi has 14 Founding Fathers:[1]
- Wilfredo Ayes
- Hiram Cardona
- Rafael Crespo
- David Díaz
- Agustín García
- Enrique García
- José Ginarte
- Juan Hernández
- Rinaldo Lago
- Luis Miranda I
- Henry Muñoz
- Walter Pardo-Villa
- Raul Roger
- Raymond Rosa
Anti-hazing policy[]
The national organization has a policy against hazing.[2]
Chapters[]
Notable members[]
- Robert "Bob" Menendez – U.S. Senator (NJ)
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Our History". Retrieved 2019-06-16.
- ^ "Anti-Hazing Policy". Retrieved 2019-06-16.
External links[]
- Lambda Theta Phi
- Student organizations established in 1975
- National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
- North American Interfraternity Conference
- Student societies in the United States
- Hispanic and Latino organizations
- Latino fraternities and sororities
- 1975 establishments in New Jersey