Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. () is a Latino non-profit
social fraternity in the United States. It was founded on December 1, 1975, at
Kean College
Kean University () is a public university in Union and Hillside, New Jersey. It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education.
Kean University was founded in 1855 in Newark, New Jersey, as the Newark Normal School. Initially establi ...
in
Union, New Jersey. It emphasizes Latin unity and the celebration of the Latin culture. In 1992, Lambda Theta Phi was accepted into the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). With its acceptance into the North American Interfraternity Conference in 1992 it became the first nationally recognized Latino Greek-lettered organization to be a part of the conference in the U.S. In 1994, with the release of The History of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., the fraternity published a historical account about its organization.
Lambda Theta Phi has received commendations from the
American Red Cross
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,
Division of Youth and Family Services The Division of Child Protection and Permanency is New Jersey's child protection agency. It is part of the Department of Children and Families. From 1996 through 2012, it was called Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) YE-fuss Before 1996 ...
, and various other organizations for its fundraising efforts on behalf of victims of natural disasters and homelessness both in the U.S. and internationally. The fraternity's previous national philanthropy was the
American Heart Association
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. On July 30, 2014, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. signed a commitment to support
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is a Hispanic nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) leadership development organization established in 1978 by organizing members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and is headquartered in ...
's (CHCI) high school college readiness programs.
Founding Fathers
Lambda Theta Phi has 14 Founding Fathers:
Anti-hazing policy
The national organization has a policy against hazing.
Chapters
Notable members
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Robert "Bob" Menendez
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–
U.S. Senator
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The composition and powe ...
(NJ) (Honorary Brother)
See also
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List of social fraternities and sororities
Social or general fraternities and sororities, in the North American fraternity system, are those that do not promote a particular profession (as professional fraternities are) or discipline (such as service fraternities and sororities). Instea ...
References
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Student organizations established in 1975
National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
North American Interfraternity Conference
Student societies in the United States
Hispanic and Latino organizations
Latino fraternities and sororities
1975 establishments in New Jersey