Lambda Phi Xi
American multicultural sorority
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Lambda Phi Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. (ΛΦΞ, also known as Lady Xis) is an American sorority[1] founded on January 27, 2004 at Michigan State University and Purdue University Calumet.
Michigan State University and Purdue University Calumet
| Lambda Phi Xi | |
|---|---|
| ΛΦΞ | |
 | |
| Founded | January 27, 2004 Michigan State University and Purdue University Calumet |
| Type | Social & Service Multicultural Sorority |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Multicultural |
| Scope | Local |
| Motto | "Soaring to Excellence through Sisterhood" |
| Pillars | Sisterhood, Education, Personal Values, Strength |
| Colors | Purple, Black, and Silver |
| Symbol | Shooting Star |
| Flower | Tiger Lily |
| Jewel | Amethyst |
| Mascot | Siberian Husky |
| Philanthropy | She's The First |
| Chapters | 1 active, 5 chartered |
| Nickname | Lady Xi |
| Headquarters | Reno, Nevada United States |
| Website | lambdaphixi |
History
Five women formed Lambda Phi Xi on January 27, 2004.[2] The sorority was jointly founded at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan and Purdue University Calumet in the Northwest Indiana. Michigan State was its Alpha chapter and Purdue University was the Beta chapter.
Lambda Phi Xi is a multicultural sorority focusing on service and social activities. Three more chapters were added in 2004 and 2005 in Indiana, Georgia, and Nevada. However, the Epsilon chapter at the University of Nevada, Reno is the only active chapter as of 2024. Lambda Phi Xi's philanthropy is She's The First.[3]
Lambda Phi Xi became incorporated on June 11, 2005, changing its name to Lambda Phi Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.[4]
Symbols
Lambda Phi Xi's motto is "Soaring to Excellence through Sisterhood." Its symbol is the shooting star.[2] Its flower is the tiger lily, its jewel is amethyst, and its mascot is the Siberian Husky.[2] The sorority's colors are purple, black, and silver.[2] Its members are often referred to as Lady Xis.[2] Its pillars are Sisterhood, Education, Personal Values, and Strength.[2]
Chapters
Following is a list of Lambda Phi XI chapters.[5] Active chapters are noted in bold. Inactive chapters noted in italics.
| Chapter | Charter date | Institution | Location | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 2004 | Michigan State University | East Lansing, Michigan | Inactive | |
| Beta | 2004 | Purdue University - Calumet | Hammond, Indiana | Inactive | |
| Gamma | 2004 | Purdue University - West Lafayette | West Lafayette, Indiana | Inactive | [6] |
| Delta | 2004 | Atlanta Citywide | Atlanta, Georgia | Inactive | |
| Epsilon | 2005 | University of Nevada, Reno | Reno, Nevada | Active | [7] |