OVERVIEW
Mission
To guide men on a lifelong discovery of authenticity and personal growth.
Vision
A world where Lambda men live authentic, fulfilling lives and contribute through the pursuit of their noble purpose.
Core Values
Authenticity: Demonstration of one’s true self to the world, despite external expectations.
Courageous Leadership: Integrity through action toward a more humane world, especially in times of adversity.
Cultural Heritage: Ideas and experiences of a people, transcending the world through generations.
Love: Care and respect for oneself, the brotherhood, and the world.
Wisdom: Pursuit of understanding and its positive application toward one’s life and the world.
OUR HISTORY
Lambda Phi Epsilon was established on February 25, 1981, by a group of 19 founders under the leadership of Mr. Craig Ishigo. The fraternity was created with the aim of transcending traditional national boundaries and setting new standards of excellence within the Asian American community. Its mission was to develop leaders, foster unity, and bridge gaps between diverse communities. Although initially comprised of Asian Pacific Americans, the fraternity welcomed all who supported these objectives. Mr. Ishigo and Mr. Darryl L. Mu signed the founding charter, with Mr. Ishigo serving as President and Mr. Mu as Vice President. On September 8, 1990, Lambda Phi Epsilon achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Asian American interest fraternity to be admitted to the National Interfraternity Conference. In 2006, the fraternity joined the National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association to enhance collaboration and partnerships with other APIA Greek organizations.
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Since its inception, Lambda Phi Epsilon has grown substantially, now boasting over 50 active chapters across the United States. The fraternity has achieved significant success and influence, becoming a prominent organization within the Asian American Greek community. Its impact extends through a strong network of alumni and ongoing contributions to both campus and professional communities nationwide. The most recent addition to this expanding network is the chapter at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, which reflects Lambda Phi Epsilon's continuous growth and commitment to fostering leadership and unity across diverse communities.
In 1995, Evan Chen, a member of the Theta Chapter at Stanford University, was diagnosed with leukemia. Evans community came together to launch an extensive campaign to find a bone marrow donor. This initiative became the largest bone marrow typing drive ever conducted by the NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program) and the Asian American Donor Program (AADP). Within a remarkably short span, more than two thousand individuals were added to the bone marrow registry. Despite the efforts, a suitable donor was located too late to save Evan, who tragically succumbed to the illness in 1996.
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In remembrance of Evan’s courage and the community's dedication, Lambda Phi Epsilon adopted bone marrow awareness and support as their national philanthropy. Since then, the fraternity has maintained a committed partnership with organizations dedicated to bone marrow donation and leukemia research, continuing Evan's legacy of service and advocacy.