History
Alpha Chapter Founders
8 Purposes
On Campus Activities

History

In May of 1984 a group of undergraduate students at The Ohio State University set out to research the country for other co-ed Hispanic Greek-lettered organizations. Their objective was to establish a local chapter and advocate for the needs of Latinos/as on their campus. After an extensive search proved no such organization existed, they decided to form their own fraternity. On March 10, 1985 thirteen courageous men and women were officially initiated into what is now Alpha Psi Lambda. These members set the foundation for what is now the nation's first co-ed Latino/a interest fraternity.

Alpha Chapter Founders

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8 Purposes

1. Serve the University, campus, & community.
2. Bring forth on a scholastic level Hispanic and others at the University on the basis of friendship.
3. Provide a supplementary educational, social, and cultural experience for the mutual cultivation of its members.
4. Advocate for the needs and concerns of the Latino students.
5. Promote a basis for the diversity of the Latino cultures.
6. Enhance the educational experience through cultural and social activities and assist in the development of members' leadership ability.
7. Promote inter-fraternity relations.
8. Foster positive relations between the Greek System, University, College, and the outside community. The mission of Alpha Psi Lambda is to promote continued personal and collective growth, success, and unity through education, leadership, cultural awareness and campus-wide community service.

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On Campus Activities

Alpha Psi Lambda hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year. All of our events are open to the public, and we strongly encourage students, faculty, and staff to attend. Some of our main programming events include:

Fall:

Welcome Back BBQ-On the first Sunday of the quarter, Alpha Psi Lambda welcomes students-new and old alike- to join us in some good old fashioned BBQ time! Come and join us for some free food, refreshments, and music at the Hale Center between 12-5PM. See you there!
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women-The Noble Brothers and Sisters here at Alpha Chapter are pleased to announce a program specifically geared at educating students about the struggles of women across the globe. From abuse to gender discrimination, events have covered a variety of topics. We welcome anyone wanting to speak at this event to contact us, we love to have students come forward and speak out against violence against women.

Winter:

Unas Palabritas: In a Few Words-Each year the Noble Brothers and Sisters here at Alpha Chapter welcome a popular spoken word poet to campus. The event is geared at raising awareness about diversity and bringing students, faculty, and staff of different backgrounds together in order to enjoy the great power of words.

Spring:

Cinco de Mayo BBQ- Alpha Psi Lambda welcomes students to enjoy free food, refreshments, and music celebrating the Mexican culture!
Cesar Chavez Celebration-In commemoration of a man who is considered a hero to so many, we host a variety of events throughout a week to help educate students about the struggle of farm workers and to inform them of the progress that still needs to be made.

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