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Greek Fraternity
ΑΨΛ - Alpha Psi Lambda Coed Fraternity
Motto : Together We Shall Seek the Noblest
Colors : Gold and White
Symbol : Jaguar
Flower : Gold Rose
Founded : March 10, 1985 Ohio State University
Headquarters : PO Box 7709 Chicago, IL
Nickname : APsi
National Website: http://www.alphapsilambda.net
National President : Michelle L. Maday
 
National History :
In Columbus, Ohio, in May of 1984 a group of undergraduate students led by Dr. Josue Cruz, Assistant Vice Provost to the Office of Minority Affairs, set out to research the country for other Greek lettered organizations and learn how to begin a Latino/a fraternity at the Ohio State University.

On March 10, 1985at The Ohio State University, thirteen men and women were officially initiated into Alpha Psi Lambda. These individuals set the foundation for what is now the nation's first and largest co-ed Latino fraternity.

May 18, 1984
Several students attending a Hispanic leadership retreat noted a need for Latino organizations at The Ohio State University. An exploratory group, led by Dr. Josue Cruz, Assistant Vice Provost to the Office of Minority Affairs, was formed to research possible fraternities and sororities. After reviewing their findings, the group decided to start a new Latino Greek organization.

February 11, 1985
Alpha Psi Lambda was established at The Ohio State University.

March 10, 1985
Thirteen individuals were officially initiated as the founders of Alpha Psi Lambda.

September 25, 1992
Alpha Psi Lambda was officially recognized as a National organization.

Today
Alpha Psi Lambda has grown to include eighteen chapters with over 1400 members. It is the nation's first and largest co-ed Latino fraternity

Source: Alpha Psi Lambda Fraternity, Inc. National Website
University of Houston - Central 
Chapter Name Mu
Chapter Established May 8, 1999
Chapter President Tony Martinez
Chapter Contact txapsi@yahoo.com
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