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| Lambda Lambda Lambda | |
|---|---|
| ΛΛΛ | |
 | |
| Founded | January 15, 2006; 18 years ago (January 15, 2006) University of Connecticut |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Follow the Twelve |
| Colors | Black and Old Gold |
| Symbol | Bear |
| Chapters | 5 |
| Nickname | Tri-Lambs |
| Headquarters | Storrs, Connecticut 06269 United States |
| Website | Tri Lambda website |
Lambda Lambda Lambda (ΛΛΛ or Tri-Lambs) is a national collegiate co-ed social fraternity founded on January 15, 2006 on the main campus of the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. Tri-Lambs does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, class, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
History
Inspired by the movies Revenge of the Nerds and National Lampoon's Animal House, Lambda Lambda Lambda is a small co-ed social fraternity, unaffiliated with the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils, dedicated to the enjoyment and enrichment of pop culture and to the camaraderie of its members. The Alpha chapter was founded as a student group at the University of Connecticut on January 15, 2006 by ten members, nine male and one female. The fraternity was founded on changing what a fraternity is back to its original meaning. The "openness of the fraternity" leads it to be a place in which to create a "network of support" among its brothers and sisters.
The Beta chapter at SUNY Buffalo was chartered in the fall of 2008. This was followed by chapters at University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Western Washington University; and Bowie State University. Chapters that fail to induct new members became inactive, as occurred with the Beta chapter.
Membership
Consistent with the founding ideals of the fraternity, Lambda Lambda Lambda has historically included a range of students in its ranks. Tri-Lambs does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, class, gender identity, or sexual orientation. While each sister or brother is chosen to join the fraternity, the opportunity to rush is afforded to all students in a chapter's jurisdiction, and selection is made based on that individual's merits.
Sisters and brothers of Lambda Lambda Lambda must be inducted by a chapter accredited by the national fraternity. Individual chapters may stipulate requirements for eligibility within the precepts of the mission of the organization. Typically, a group of students is selected from the pool of interested and eligible candidates by active members of the chapter. Following this selection these individuals learn about the organization before their formal induction into the fraternity.
Governance
The fraternity is governed by the University of Connecticut's Alpha chapter. A group of officers presides over all matters internally and externally with changes to the organization's running being decided by majority vote at chapter meetings achieving a quorum of active sisters or brothers. The Alpha chapter is also responsible for colonization and induction of new chapters. Historically, a representative of the Alpha chapter has guided the first class of new chapters into the fraternity before that chapter embarks on the task of self-governance.
Chapters
Following is a list of the chapters of Lambda Lambda Lambda. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are indicated in italics.
| Chapter | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | January 15, 2006 | University of Connecticut | Storrs, Connecticut | Active | |
| Beta | 2008–20xx ? | State University of New York at Buffalo | Buffalo, New York | Inactive | |
| Gamma | January 14, 2012 | University of Maryland, Baltimore County | Catonsville, Maryland | Active | |
| Delta | January 14, 2012 | Western Washington University | Bellingham, Washington | Active | |
| Epsilon | January 14, 2012 | Bowie State University | Prince George's County, Maryland | Active |
Several rogue chapters have inducted themselves at a variety of institutions. The rogue chapter at Sacred Heart University has claimed the title of Zeta chapter. Tennessee Tech hosts a chapter that has claimed the name Pi chapter. These chapters and others are not sanctioned by Lambda Lambda Lambda National Fraternity. New chapters of Tri-Lambs become created through a process delineated by the national fraternity and administered by the Alpha chapter.
See also
References
- Bishop, Melissa (January 18, 2010). "Friends Start Fraternity From Scratch". The Daily Campus. Archived from the original on 20 January 2013. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ UConntact. "Lambda Lambda Lambda". The University of Connecticut.
- Melissa Bishop (January 25, 2007). "Friends Start Fraternity From Scratch". The Daily Campus. Archived from the original on January 20, 2013.
- ^ Katherine Skachkov (October 5, 2012). "The battle for Greek row rages on". The Western Front.
- "Lambda Lambda Lambda - Home". 2015-05-06. Archived from the original on 2015-05-06. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- "Going Greek". AS Review. Associated Students of Western Washington University. April 16, 2012. Archived from the original on February 13, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2024.