Kappa Lambda Psi


Kappa Lambda Psi is a local sorority founded on Monday, April 28, 1980 at Glassboro State College. The Sorority has five chapters, but one is active.. The Delta Chapter at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY, founded in October 1989.. The sorority was the first Greek Letter Organization on Marist College's campus.

Founding of the Delta chapter

Kappa Lambda Psi was founded by 28 women who had the hopes of creating the 27th national sorority to join the National Panhellenic Conference and the brothers of Zeta Psi. The Delta Chapter at Marist College, established in October 1989, was the first sorority to be granted a charter at Marist College.

Philanthropy and service

Philanthropy: American Cancer Society
The sorority participates in Relay for Life each year and fundraises for the event. In 2007, they were within the top ten fundraisers for Marist College.

Local Service Project: New York Blood Services

Every semester, Kappa Lambda Psi, joined with Alpha Phi Delta national fraternity, organizes an on-campus blood drive. Kappa Lambda Psi received a plaque from New York Blood Services in appreciation for their contributions.

Campus involvement

Activities

Kappa Lambda Psi is one of the organizations responsible for bringing Take Back the Night to the college's campus.

Care Packages

Kappa Lambda Psi offers the purchasing of care packages, which are useful for students' parents to send in for comfort and best wishes during midterm weeks and as a fundraiser.

Awards