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Alpha Lambda Epsilon

Alpha Lambda Epsilon is a coeducation social and literary society at the University of Olivet in Olivet, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1922 as a sorority and became coed in 1975.

Alpha Lambda Epsilon
Founded1922; 102 years ago (1922)
Olivet, Michigan, US
TypeSocial and literary
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
ScopeLocal
Motto"Bear Well the Torch"
ColorsMaroon, Yellow, and White
SymbolTorch and Bible
FlowerYellow rose
Chapters1
NicknameAlpha E
Headquarters212 S Main Street
Olivet, Michigan
United States
Websitealphalambdaepsilon.org

History

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Alpha Lambda Epsilon was established as a sorority at Olivet College in 1922.[1][2] It was chartered as a service and literary organization.[3] In November 1922, it had sixteen pledges.[4]

In the 1920s, the sorority held programs that featured music and plays performed by its members.[5][6][7][8] It also hosted an annual formal party for the campus that featured an orchestra.[9][10]

In December 1923, the sorority purchased the former home of A, H. Claflin on Yale Street in Olivet, to use as a meeting place; however, it did not occupy the house until September 1924.[11][12]

In January 1975, ten male students rushed the sorority, indicating that they were tired of the campus fraternity's hazing and liked the service orientation of Alpha Lambda Epsilon.[3][13] The sorority decided to open its membership to men because of financial problems and a lack of funds to make house payments.[14][13] Its spring 1975 pledge class included ten men and seventeen women.[14] With the addition of male members Alpha Lambda Epsilon became a coeducational social and literary society in 1975.[1][3][13]

Its headquarters is in the Longman House at 212 South Main Street.[15][16][17]

Symbols

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Alpha Lambda Epsilon's motto is "Bear Well the Torch".[1][2] Its colors are maroon, yellow, and white.[2] Its symbols are a torch and the Bible.[2] Its flower is the yellow rose.[2] Its nickname is Alpha E.[2]

Activities

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Alpha Lambda Epsilon and the Olivent Lions Club co-sponsor an annual Easter egg hunt and carnival for children.[18][19]

Controversies

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On October 31, 1991, a male student was stabbed by a non-student in the Alpha Lambda Epsilon house over a dispute about a women.[17][20]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "About". Alpha Lambda Epsilon. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Alpha Lamda Epsilon". The University of Olivet. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  3. ^ a b c "Ten Males Seeking to Join Sorority and They're Not Just Kidding Around". The Flint Journal. 1975-01-30. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Six Societies". Battle Creek Enquirer. 1922-11-12. p. 13. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Alpha Lambda Epsilon". Battle Creek Enquirer. 1922-12-19. p. 17. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Soronian Literary Session". Battle Creek Enquirer. 1922-12-12. p. 19. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Student Drama is Big Success". Lansing State Journal. 1923-04-24. p. 7. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Sorority to Give 'Quality Street'". Battle Creek Enquirer. 1926-01-21. p. 9. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Annual Festival is Stage by Sorority". Battle Creek Enquirer. 1928-02-14. p. 12. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Grand Rapids Coed Provides Unusual Formal Decorations". The Grand Rapids Press. 1929-02-19. p. 17. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Sorority Purches Residence in Olivet". The Grand Rapids Press. 1923-12-28. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ "Sorority Buys House". Battle Creek Enquirer. 1923-12-30. p. 3. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ a b c "Article clipped from The Saginaw News". The Saginaw News. 1975-01-30. p. 14. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ a b "Sorority Drops Bars". Detroit Free Press. 1975-02-09. p. 34. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "Alpha Lambda Epsilon House". The University of Olivet. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  16. ^ "Alpha Lambda Epsilon Alumni Council Longman House Remodel". BricksRUs. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  17. ^ a b "Olivet Student Stabbed". Lansing State Journal. 1991-11-01. p. 9. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ^ "Groups Plan Easter Egg Hunt on Campus". Battle Creek Enquirer. 2004-04-07. p. 24. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ "College Group Plans Egg Hunt, Carnival". Battle Creek Enquirer. 2005-03-14. p. 21. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
  20. ^ "Crash Victim Was Suspect in Knifing". Lansing State Journal. 1991-11-03. p. 18. Retrieved 2024-10-04 – via Newspapers.com.
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