Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha (ΛΧΑ), commonly known as Lambda, is a college fraternity in North America. It was founded at Boston University in 1909. Lambda Chi Alpha is one of the largest social fraternities in North America with over 300,000 lifetime members and active chapters and colonies at 195 universities.
| Lambda Chi Alpha | |
|---|---|
| ΛΧΑ | |
| Founded | November 2, 1909 Boston University |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | NIC |
| Scope | United States, Canada, and Australia |
| Motto | Per Crucem Crescens (Crescent through the Cross) Χαλεπά τά καλὰ (Every Man a Man) |
| Colors | Royal Purple Kelly Green Old Gold |
| Symbol | Cross and Crescent |
| Flag | |
| Flower | White Rose |
| Mascot | Lion rampant |
| Publication | Cross and Crescent, Paedagogus, Zeta Zephyr, and Purple, Green and Gold |
| Philanthropy | Feeding America, Movember, The Jed Foundation and American Red Cross |
| Chapters | 185 active, 322 chartered |
| Members | Over 8,600 collegiate Over 300,000 lifetime |
| Nicknames | Lambda Chis, Lambda,Modes, Methods,LCA, LXA, and Chops |
| Headquarters | 10 W. Carmel Dr., Suite 220 Carmel, IN 46032 U.S. |
| Website | lambdachi.org |
The youngest of the 15 largest social fraternities, Lambda Chi Alpha has initiated the third-highest number of men among all fraternities, based on NIC statistics. Lambda Chi's international headquarters is located in Carmel, Indiana, outside Indianapolis. Its members are referred to as Lambda Chis, LXAs, LCAs, Lambdas, Chops, Modes, Methods, Odes and Choppers. Lambda Chi Alpha is a member of the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). Lambda Chi Alpha briefly left the conference in October 2015 before rejoining in November 2023.