Mission Statement

    “We, the Sisters of 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 bonds of kinship for posterity. Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated 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.”

General Information

The blazon of the crest (shown at the top of our website) of the Sorority is as follows:
Be it known to all these present that the herein described coat of arms with crest has been designed and designated specifically for the honorable Kappa Phi Lambda of the United States of America in accordance with the finest traditions of heraldry. The arms of the said Kappa Phi Lambda are blazoned as follows, quarterly sanguine and argent, first, an orchid proper, second, a diamond sceptre proper, third, two candles argent alighted, fourth, a globe proper, all within a border agent and surmounted by a vallary crown bearing the greek letters Kappa Phi Lambda, behind the shield, a phoenix wings displayed sable. The motto is Fraternite, Servitium, Varietas, which means ‘Sisterhood, Service, Cultural Diversity.

  • Sorority Colors: Scarlet Red, White, and Heather Grey

  • Sorority Mascot: Phoenix

  • Sorority Flower: Orchid

  • Sorority Gem: Diamond

  • Nicknames: Kappas, KPL

Our Founding Mothers (from left to right: Samantha Somchanhmavong, Elizabeth Choi, Rei Hirasawa, Chae Yoo Park, Connie Yang, Karen Eng, Hee Cho Moon)

National History

Kappa Phi Lambda was established on March 9, 1995, at Binghamton, New York by a group of seven women.

These seven founding mothers had the same vision of providing women with the chance to use their pride in their heritage to become leaders of society.

  • Elizabeth Choi *Wizard*

  • Karen Eng *Ladybug*

  • Rei Hirasawa *Energizer*

  • Hee Cho Moon *Hobbes*

  • Chae Yoo Park *Huckleberry*

  • Samantha Somchanhmavong *Homer*

  • Connie Yang *Kool Aid*

Kappa Phi Lambda is a culturally-based sorority in which our founding mothers aimed to unite young women of differing heritages and encouraged them to make use of their strong voices and thoughts. Since the establishment of our sorority we have been open to women of all nationalities and backgrounds who want to learn about, actively speak for, and represent Pan-Asian culture.

Our seven founding mothers set a foundation and precedent for this Sorority. Through our pillars of Sisterhood, Service, and Cultural Diversity they were able to make a real and impacting difference in the world around them and they hoped that their legacy will continue in the future.

The first sxsters of Kappa Phi Lambda also extended their hands to the community through charitable works of both service-oriented and philanthropic natures. All the while, they were given the opportunity to educate others about the beauty and complexity of Pan-Asian culture. Kappa Phi Lambda formed to provide the campus, and on a large scale, the society, with yet another option for learning and an outlet for activity.

This is symbolic of the sxsters that we seek. We seek individuals who are unique, intelligent, ambitious young women who want to make a difference as leaders in our organization and in the culture we take pride in. Our ultimate goal, set by our founding mothers is to spread our vision and share our experiences with other exceptional young women, just like you, and to just make it count!

We have flourished into a strong and respectable organization that is recognized by many Asian American organizations, our peers, and Greek organizations from all over. Each Chapter & Associate Chapter of Kappa Phi Lambda continues the mission set forth by our founding mothers; however, each school is also unique in its own right, adding to our respect for diversity.

 

The University of Florida

Chapter History

The Rho Chapter of Kappa Phi Lambda was officially chartered at The University of Florida on April 3rd of 2004, founded by 10 amazing young women:

  • Lan Nguyen *Mihoshi*

  • Annie ChienTing Liu *Amour*

  • Jeanie Cheng *Spring*

  • Cecelia Kim *Jynx*

  • Rae Ng *Saga*

  • Kimberly Cabrera *Rapture*

  • Debbie Chiu *Fuze*

  • Christina Yuan *Jolie*

  • Catherine Yoon *Dolce*

  • Priscilla Chan *Liquid*

Ever Since ‘95