About

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."
Symbols
Sorority Mascot: Phoenix
Sorority Flower: Orchid
Sorority Gem: Diamond
Sorority Colors: Scarlet Red, White, Heather Grey
Sisterhood
Although it is difficult to describe, the bond of sisterhood is a common light that burns passionately in each Sister. We embrace a unique relationship based on friendship, respect, and a shared vision. Wherever we go, and no matter how long ago we were initiated, each sister is connected and important to the sorority. With a network of sisters spanning across the globe, we can find comfort in knowing that Kappa extends so much further beyond our own university! There's no sisterhood like the KAPPA SISTERHOOD.
Service/Philanthropy
Contributing to the community and supporting important causes are core values of Kappa Phi Lambda. Whether through our national cause, the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) or through our local colony involvement, the Pillar of Service empowers Sisters to tackle tough socioeconomic issues such as domestic violence, hate crimes, economic injustice, human trafficking and immigration rights. Every semester UT Colony throws a week full of events called Philanthropy Week geared towards raising money and awareness to give back to NAPAWF and CATW (Coalition against Trafficking in Women).
Cultural Diversity
The sisters of Kappa Phi Lambda strongly believe in the Pillar of Cultural Diversity. We believe that by educating our community about the beauty and complexity of Pan-Asian cultural heritage, we also uphold the importance of understanding all cultures. The events we host on each campus enrich our cultural awareness and help to educate others. The events we attend, hosted by other organizations, in turn enhance our appreciation of other cultures. Although we are an Asian / Asian American interest sorority, by no means are we Asian exclusive. Across the nation, sisters represent over 50 different ethnicities and over 30 different native languages. Every Spring semester UT Colony throws an event called Worlds Unite, an international festival that highlights a specific country for the main theme. This festival is a way to bring all cultures together and to unite as one while educating the University of Texas' student body.

National History

On March 9, 1995, seven courageous young women at Binghamton University set forth to establish an organization that represented their values and ideals of Asian-American culture - Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.

These young women, Elizabeth Choi, Karen Eng, Rei Hirasawa, Hee Cho Moon, Chae Yoo Park, Samantha Somchanhmavong, and Connie Yang, envisioned a sorority that would encompass values such as sisterhood, community service, and cultural diversity. With these values instilled, Kappa Phi Lambda has now expanded to 29 colleges and universities, and is undoubtedly still growing at an amazing rate.

The sisters of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority are made up of a medlee of different races and welcomes anyone of non-Asian ethnicity. The sorority's goal is to share its values with anyone who believes in the same ventures it strives for. With emphasis on the importance of academic excellence, sisterly bonds, and Asian-awareness, Kappa Phi Lambda has and will successfully leave behind a legacy of eternal sisterhood that its seven founding mothers worked so hard to achieve.


Colony History

It all began when seven motivated young women, Shirley Luong, Jaclyn Nguyen, Jocelyn Lo, Erica Hui, Victoria Thai, Sunny Ruy, and Christine Su, came together to charter Kappa Phi Lambda to Texas, being the first school to expand the sisterhood towards the west. They had a PASSION for learning as well as educating others about the plethora of cultures the world has to offer.

Their aspirations for the university were made possible by the discovery of Kappa Phi Lambda, whose pillars of Sisterhood, Service, and Cultural Diversity exemplify everything they were searching for. What started as a big dream suddenly became tangible, as they journeyed forth into the ultimate experience of a lifetime. With their dedication and the guidance of Emily Tu *Tremble* and Boni Wen *Carbon*, the experience of chartering arose a bond between them that can never be broken, which will aid in the next step of building a strong foundation at UT. Kappa Phi Lambda was officially established at The University of Texas at Austin on November 21, 2009.

As a colony, their local philanthropic contribution is to the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women, and they annually hold Worlds Unite, an international festival to integrate and showcase the many different cultures on the UT campus. They found in Kappa Phi Lambda the eternal and unbreakable bond of sisterhood spread across the nation that they had never seen before; one they now experience for themselves and hope to share with future UT Sisters.