Alpha Lambda Epsilon

Alpha Lambda Epsilon
ΑΛΕ
Founded	1922;103 years ago (1922) Olivet, Michigan, US
Type	Social
Affiliation	Independent
Status	Active
Emphasis	Literary
Scope	Local
Motto	"Bear Well the Torch"
Colors	Maroon,   Yellow, and   White
Symbol	Torch and Bible
Flower	Yellow rose
Chapters	1
Nickname	Alpha E
Logo
Headquarters	212 S Main Street Olivet , Michigan 49076 United States
Website	alphalambdaepsilon.org

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.

History

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

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

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

Controversies

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

See also

• List of social fraternities

References

1. "About". Alpha Lambda Epsilon. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
2. "Alpha Lamda Epsilon". The University of Olivet. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
3. "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. "Article clipped from The Saginaw News". The Saginaw News. 1975-01-30. p. 14. Retrieved 2024-10-04– via Newspapers.com.
14. "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. "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.