What is Lambda Phi Epsilon?

Lambda Phi Epsilon is an Asian American Interest Fraternity looking to teach its members to become "Leaders Among Men." and the meaning of brotherhood. We are looking for young men who are hard-working and dedicated. The benefits of joining Lambda Phi Epsilon are numerous. Because joining any Greek fraternity on campus may give you many of these same benefits, you may wonder why you should join an Asian-American fraternity. As an Asian, many of us undergo numerous experiences which are quite different from the traditional mainstream American student. Asian-Americans have a heritage and culture unique to themselves. Lambda Phi Epsilon seeks to promote Asian awareness on campus and is uniquely tailored to the Asian-American experience.

Lambda Phi Epsilon, defined by Wikipedia.com.

What is RUSH?

Rush is a structured one to two week period when we, the brothers of Lambda Phi Epsilon, will host events where interested applicants can come out to meet the brothers. Rush also gives us a chance to meet you and learn more about you. There is no obligation during rush and everything is free. Come out for RUSH and experience what the best Asian-American interest fraternity on campus is all about. Learn what brotherhood, pride, leadership, unity and family means to us. The only thing you have to do is sit back, relax and feel free to ask plenty of questions!

Do I have to be Asian to join?

There are many brothers in chapters of Lambda Phi Epsilon all over the nation who are not Asian. Lambda Phi Epsilon stresses that it is an Asian-American INTEREST Fraternity, which means that anyone who is interested in our goals, both Asian and non-Asian, are encouraged to join. As Americans, we all share similar experiences and thoughts, and whether or not you understand or come from an asian culture does not matter, so long as you are interested to learn from and interact with people who have. If you feel that you have a strong understanding and love for asian awareness or want to, Lambda Phi Epsilon can definitely serve your purposes.

About Fraternities

What is a fraternity? Since the 1700's, secret brotherhood societies have been established to build character and nurture leadership qualities among their members. The concept of fraternity has inspired individuals of great social conscience to make changes to benefit their fellow man. A fraternity ensures that no man stands alone; he is responsible to his brothers, and in times of need, he will never be deserted.

About Brotherhood

Why join Lambda Phi Epsilon? Why not one of a number of Asian organizations on campus? By joining, you will enter a brotherhood that is rich in tradition and strong in its bonds. The brotherhood that a fraternity offers forms friendships that last a lifetime. Unlike many of your college friends, the bonds that you form in the fraternity last much longer than the four years you may spend in college. Many people complain about the lack of longevity that their current friendships have. Many friends turn out to be "semester" friends, whom you rarely see after your association with them is over. Lambda Phi Epsilon offers brotherhood that will endure the passage of time. If you have ever had a best friend, you will know the closeness that you feel with that particular person. The fraternity offers the opportunity to feel that way with numerous people.

The Complete Experience

Lambda Phi Epsilon seeks to form well-rounded individuals. We realize that academic achievement is the first and foremost reason that you are at school. Therefore, as a pledge, you will be required to attend mandatory weekly library hours, as well as maintain a minimum GPA. However, we also realize that the education that one acquires at college is more than just academic. Therefore, we espouse the philosophy to study hard and party hard. Lambda Phi Epsilon throws parties each semester. In addition to our brotherhood events, we also have frequent mixers with many different sororities including alpha Kappa Delta Phi, a National Asian American Interest Sorority. Athletics is another integral part of the fraternity experience. The brothers often play scrimmage football games, pickup games of basketball, volleyball, paintball, and other sports.

Community Involvement

Community involvement, particularly in the Asian community, is also very important to Lambda Phi Epsilon. In semesters past we helped build a playground for battered women and their children. We have also participated in the annual Boston Multiple Sclerosis Walk. We volunteer daily at the Oak St. After-School Program in Chinatown, tutoring and mentoring children from the ages of 6-16. Our national philanthropy, the Asian American Bone Marrow Registration Drive helps get over 60 B.U. students registered every spring.

National Conventions

Lambda Phi Epsilon is a nationally chartered fraternity. As such, you will have brothers and connections in states such as California, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. If you ever visit any of the 40+ and growing chapters Lambda Phi Epsilon has in North America, you will always have a place to stay and people to take you around. The Boston University chapter has hosted Lambdas from the Penn State University, The University of Pennsylvania, SUNY Buffalo, Cornell University, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Johns Hopkins as well as numerous other chapters.

Lambda Phi Epsilon furthermore hosts an annual national convention where all the different chapters in the United States convene in one place for a weekend for both business and pleasure. This convention usually takes place in California, and is usually attended by over 20 different Asian sorority chapters, as well as thousands of brothers from all across the nation. This convention is a time to meet all the brothers from all over the country, as well as meet a bevy of California sorority girls!

Lambda Phi Epsilon also has many close ties with sororities such as alpha Kappa Delta Phi and Kappa Phi Lambda who visit Boston and attend parties hosted by the brothers. As a result, the Asian-Greek life has created a huge network of connections that a brother of Lambda Phi Epsilon has opportunities to take advantage.

Alumni Network

Lambda Phi Epsilon furthermore has a strong alumni network, both locally and on the nation al and international levels. Recently, the National Council of Lambda Phi Epsilon have compiled an alumni list with job descriptions and telephone numbers for actives to contact at their convenience. This list, as well as the many driven people you will meet, is a valuable networking tool. Currently many brothers of the BU chapter have already benefited from connections of other Boston brothers and brothers from other chapters to get get jobs right out of college and valuable internships.

Quick Facts

? Lambda Phi Epsilon is the FIRST and ONLY International Asian-American Interest Fraternity.
? 40+ chapters from coast to coast in North America.
? Thousands of brothers with whom you share a common bond.
? Eternal brotherhood, plain and simple, for LiFE.
? A network of alumni throughout the world that will give you an edge in the future.
? Frequent road-trips throughout the year to other chapters from east coast to west coast.
? Annual, National Conventions during the summer where brothers from the entire nation attend!