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About ΛΦΕ

Who Are We?

Lambda Phi Epsilon was first established here at UCLA in 1981. Since then, we have expanded across the country to become the first and only nationally recognized Asian interest fraternity. With 49 chapters, thirteen of which are in California, our fraternity has a strong presence throughout the United States and Canada. And while the brothers of Lambda Phi Epsilon are diverse in culture and creed, the bonds that we all share include promoting Asian awareness, teaching leadership skills, maintaining our traditions, and exemplifying brotherhood.

Our Mission

We, the members of Lambda Phi Epsilon National Fraternity, strive to promote Asian-American awareness in our community by helping philanthropic causes, educating the community, and preserving Asian-American culture.

Since its inception, Lambda Phi Epsilon has maintained its goals of exemplifying the highest standards of Academic Performance, Social Experience, Community Service, and most importantly, Brotherhood among its members.

Eternal Brotherhood

Why join Lambda Phi Epsilon when there are numerous other 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. The bonds that you form in the fraternity last much longer than the four years you may spend in college. Some people complain about the lack of longevity that their current friendships have. Friends may turn out to be just "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 individuals. Brothers of both Asian and non-Asian descent have said that the reason they rushed Lambda Phi Epsilon was because they could see and feel the closeness of brotherhood that other fraternities did not portray, and wanted to play a part in it as well.

Our History and Legacy

On February 25, 1981, Mr. Craig Ishigo and a group of eighteen dedicated men founded Lambda Phi Epsilon here at UCLA. Dissatisfied with the state of the Asian-Greek system, they believed that, through their interminable friendship, they could construct a firm foundation for a new fraternity. The founders hoped to set new and higher standards of excellence for all Asian-interest organizations to follow, and they led the way by inspiring Brotherhood within Lambda Phi Epsilon, which is now the largest Asian-American interest fraternity in the country.

Since its founding, Lambda Phi Epsilon has spread like wildfire to schools around the nation. Within ten years, chapters were established at all of the UC's and most of the CSU campuses. By 1990, Lambda Phi Epsilon was officially recognized as a national organization by the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and since then, the fraternity has continued to grow and inspire the same ideals that all the brothers from around the country live by.

Although over twenty-five years have passed, the brothers of Lambda Phi Epsilon take pride in maintaining the same traditions that have helped the fraternity become so successful. We still strive for the highest standards of Brotherhood and proudly support the Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M) foundation, our national philanthropy. We help promote awareness for leukemia and other blood-related disorders, whose patients require bone marrow transplants. Their best hope for matching donors lies within the Asian-American community. And the more people that register, the better the chances of finding a match for those in need.

Lambda Phi Epsilon continues to establish and perpetuate Brotherhood and fellowship among its members. Part of that Brotherhood is expressed in our motto. "To Be Leaders Among Men." We not only seek to bring together a diverse group of men who share interests, concerns, backgrounds and cultures, but who believe that the strength of many is forged into the power of being one.

Grounded on the principles of wisdom, honor, and courage, our actives continue to teach young men the principles of leadership and strong moral character. Our alumni provide a way in which brothers may apply these beliefs and become true leaders of society. It is that unique life-long commitment to lead in every arena of life that makes Lambda Phi Epsilon the most respected and sought-after organization of its kind.

About Rush

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About Rush

Rush is a structured one week period when we, the brothers of Lambda Phi Epsilon, will host events where interested applicants can come out to meet us and to find out more about the fraternity in person. Rush also gives us a chance to meet you and learn more about you. There is no obligation during rush and everything is free. Furthermore, Rush is a chance for the brothers of Lambda Phi Epsilon to introduce incoming students to the exciting Greek Life available on the UCLA campus. It is a chance to witness first hand, a close knit brotherhood that expands well beyond Southern California. Come out to Rush; once again, there are no obligations, the events are completely free, and questions are always welcome.

Thinking about rushing ΛΦΕ?

UCLA's Lambda Phi Epsilon has been a staple Greek Organization for 29 years strong. With strict emphasis on leadership across all aspects of life, the brothers of Lambda Phi Epsilon learn to excel within their school, community, and life beyond college. Lambda life extends far beyond the reach of your school. With chapters across the country, Lambda Phi Epsilon provides the ability to develop a network with brothers from all over the country, bringing with it many opportunities, both during your time as an active and when you become an alumni. The road to becoming a Lambda is not easy, but the rewards are well worth it. But it's not all hard work. Lambdas have fun...and lots of it. World renowned for their social gatherings, our fraternity also carries with it a strong sense of pride and a reputation of forming well rounded individuals. It takes a certain type of man to become a Lambda: someone who wants to become a leader among men. Perhaps that man is you.

We are always looking for the most dedicated and hard-working men to be part of our fraternity. In return, we offer the recognition and privileges of being part of the first and only nationally-recognized Asian interest fraternity. With a total of 49 chapters, we have an extensive active and alumni base, establishing a network of contacts for both the social and business world. This is a benefit of being part of a national fraternity that a single-chapter organization cannot hope to offer. We would like to extend an invitation for you to come to Rush and meet the brothers. Rush is our chance to get to know you, so be sure to make it to as many events as you can. Let us show you our brotherhood so that you can determine whether Lambda Phi Epsilon is right for you.

Frequently Asked Questions: Rush

Do I Have To Pay?

No, you don't have to worry about coming to any of our events because you don't think you can afford it. All rush events are free. All costs are funded by Lambda Phi Epsilon. Rides to all events are provided as well.

Should I Attend All Events?

If you are serious about joining a great fraternity such as Lambda Phi Epsilon, you are definitely encouraged to attend all rush events from beginning to end. The events are set for you to learn about the chapter that you will belong to. Whether it is pizza night or bowling night, the brothers of the chapter will be there to answer any questions that you may have about the fraternity or the chapter. It is an opportunity for you to get to know the brothers better, and vice versa. Ask questions and just be yourself.

Do I Have To Be Asian To Join?

No. There are many brothers in all different chapters of Lambda Phi Epsilon who are not Asian. Lambda Phi Epsilon stresses that it is an Asian INTEREST fraternity, which means that anyone who is interested in our goals, both Asian and non-Asian, are encouraged to join. As Asians, 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 are. If you feel that you have a strong understanding and love for Asian awareness, Lambda Phi Epsilon can serve your purposes.

What Is A Bid?

A bid is an invitation to enter the pledge process and continue on the path of becoming a brother. Bids are given at the end of rush to rushees who the brothers feel would be a good fit to our fraternity. You are not obligated to accept a bid if given one; rush is completely non-committal.

What Type Of Person Are You Looking For?

When you meet us, you'll notice that no two Lambdas are alike. We believe that everyone has a unique personality that contributes to the diversity of our fraternity.

Am I Required To Pledge If I Attend Rush?

No. Rush is simply an opportunity for you to introduce yourself and meet the brothers. So have fun, enjoy yourself, and allow us to show you what our brotherhood is about.

Will Joining A Fraternity Impact My Schooling?

What you put into an activity is what you are going to get out of it. You should definitely care about what you are about to join, but at the same time, do not forget why are at school. Be sure to find the right balance to have a rewarding college life both socially and academically. Remember, even the brothers are students first and foremost.

Lambda Phi Epsilon consists of extremely diverse and talented individuals who place academics above all else. Older brothers will be able to help you and offer you invaluable advice in getting through school. We also have test and textbook banks that will prepare you for your upcoming examinations. Fully utilizing these unique resources that Lambdas have to offer will definitely benefit your education at UCLA.

Lil Sis Rush

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Lambda Lil Sis Theta Class Step [Convention 2010]

Lambda Lil Sisses

The Lambda Lil Sis program is designed to provide close-knit bonds of friendship to a select group of girls. Whether you're looking for a group of friends to go clubbing, to study, or just to hang out, Lambda Lil Sis gives you the opportunity to meet cool people, make lifelong friendships, and make the most out of your college experience. Our goal is not only for you to get to know us, but to bond with your fellow Lambda Lil Sisses as well, and come to consider them as your sisters.

Why Lambda Lil Sis?

As the First, Largest, and Only Nationally recognized Asian Interest Fraternity, you will get to enjoy many benefits as a Lambda Lil Sis such as traveling to many different Lambda Chapters for various events, receiving hospitality and respect from other Lil Sisses and Brothers nationwide, greatly expanding your social network, and of course, joining us for our biggest event of the year, Convention!

Through the Lambda Lil Sis program, you will build and maintain a meaningful relationship that will last throughout college, be exposed to an alternative social group and a family for support, and escape the cliques through many opportunities to attend off-campus events. Each Lil Sis will be paired up with a Big Bro, who will be their caretaker, mentor, brother and friend. For those who may have never had a sister or brother, this program was developed to help build those bonds of trust and family.

Cabinet of 09-10

Active House

Alpha Tau Class - Fall 2007

Eric Chen
Khoa Ho
Johnny Huang
Arnold Lim
Evan Pham
Kalvin Tsui
Nan Yang

Alpha Upsilon Class - Winter 2008

William Guo
Huell Kim
Michael Lee
Travis Tran
James Vo

Alpha Phi Class - Fall 2008

Lawrence An
Ben Cheng
John Kim
Samuel Lee
Alex Xiao

Alpha Chi Class - Spring 2009

Eric Chang
Cheng Ly
Sean Pan
Man Wong
Albert Yang

Alpha Psi Class - Fall 2009

Sean Bonnell
Charles Choi
Daniel Hui
Wallis Luk
Ron Ron Ruangtragool
Webber Wang
Brian Yang
Alexander Zeng

Beta Alpha Class - Winter 2010

James Hau
Bryan Lee
Terry Nguyen

Alumni

Charter Class | 1980-1981

Hunter Chang
Randy Fujimoto
John Hanvey
Craig Ishigo
Jeff Kaku
Bobby Kawai
Dean Kumagawa
Jim Lee
Bruce Mau
Ted Mihara
Neil Miyazaki
Darryl Mu
Kelvin Sakai
Kevin Shida
Albert Sun
Weyton Tam
Jamie Watanabe
Bennett Wong
Fred Wong

Chapters

Convention

What is ΛΦΕ Convention?

With 49 chapters and international status, Lambda Phi Epsilon operates beyond the scope of individually run school organizations. It should come to no surprise that a National board exists to maintain the fraternity as a whole. And with a National board, comes convention. Every year, one chapter is given the responsibility to host convention. And when Memorial Day weekend comes, hundreds of brothers arrive from around the country to that one location for the National general meeting. Convention is a time for business. Elections are held for the following year's National board and for potential new active chapters. Pertinent issues are discussed and resolutions are set. Many new acquaintances are made, and many others are renewed.

However, it is not solely about serious matters. It is enthralling to meet new brothers from practically everywhere who share a common bond. A brotherhood showcase is held where chapter brothers and Lil Sisses compete with step routines. And of course, no gathering is complete without a club party. Our close relationship with our fellow international sister sorority, alpha Kappa Delta Phi, ensures that there will never be a lack of partying at our events.

Convention is without question the most anticipated event of Lambda Phi Epsilon. For one weekend, brothers meet because of one unifying reason - their dedication to the fraternity. With this common ground, business is taken care of, and crazy nights are had.