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About Alpha Psi Lambda

Alpha Psi Lambda was founded in 1985 at the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Since then the organization has grown to over 3,000 members, 33 collegiate Chapters and 7 Affiliate Chapters in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington. The expansion of Alpha Psi Lambda to universities across the country extends its influence more and more each year.

We are a co-educational fraternity geared towards the goals of Latino students on university campuses. As the fastest growing minority in this country, it is becoming more and more important that the Latino community continue their education. This trend has also brought with it a need for cultural awareness, cultural identity, and cross cultural understanding. As a result, there is an increased need for Alpha Psi Lambda for which we try to assist in the identity of our culture. This trend has been demonstrated by the growth of our Fraternity. 

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While we are a Latino interest fraternity, Alpha Psi Lambda has welcomed people from a broad spectrum of cultures including, Latin American, Caribbean, European, and Asian. Alpha Psi Lambda stands as one family united. Our strength lies in our ability to focus on our culture while appreciating the diversity of others. 

 

The Latino culture is very strongly rooted in family and support, which allows Alpha Psi Lambda to provide those same roots to our Fraternity. Alpha Psi Lambda, to its members, is more than just a fraternity. It creates that true family support, brotherhood and sisterhood, at a time in a student's life when it is most important. Our membership prides itself on the values of Familia, Culture, Academics, Service and Leadership.

Our Mission Statement 

The mission statement of Alpha Psi Lambda emphasizes the importance we place on academics, diversity, and community involvement.

 

"To promote continued personal and collective growth of our membership, success and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and community service."

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Our Eight Purposes
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The Eight Purposes are the foundation of Alpha Psi Lambda. These are the basis for the achievements that each member strives to fulfill.

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  • Serve the university campus and community.

  • Bring forth on a scholastic level, Hispanics/Latinos and others at the university on the basis of friendship.

  • Provide a supplementary educational, social, and cultural experience for the mutual cultivation of its members.

  • Advocate for the needs and concerns of the Hispanic/Latino students.

  • Promote a basis for the diversity of the Hispanic/Latino cultures.

  • Enhance the educational experience through social and cultural activities, and assist in the development of members' leadership abilities.

  • Promote inter-fraternity relations.

  • Foster positive relations between the Greek system, University/College Administration, and the outside community. 

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