Alpha Lambda Epsilon

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Alpha Lambda Epsilon
ΑΛΕ
Alpha Lambda Epsilon coat of arms.png
Founded1922;102 years ago (1922)
Olivet, Michigan, US
TypeSocial and literary
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
ScopeLocal
Motto"Bear Well the Torch"
Colors  Maroon,   Yellow and   White
SymbolTorch and Bible
FlowerYellow rose
Chapters1
NicknameAlpha E
Logo
The logo of Alpha Lambda Epsilon.jpg
Headquarters212 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.

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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 Olivent 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 women. [17] [20]

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Alpha Lamda Epsilon". The University of Olivet. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  3. 1 2 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.
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  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. 1 2 3 "Article clipped from The Saginaw News". The Saginaw News. 1975-01-30. p. 14. Retrieved 2024-10-04– via Newspapers.com.
  14. 1 2 "Sorority Drops Bars". Detroit Free Press. 1975-02-09. p. 34. Retrieved 2024-10-04– via Newspapers.com.
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  16. ↑ "Alpha Lambda Epsilon Alumni Council Longman House Remodel". BricksRUs. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
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  19. ↑ "College Group Plans Egg Hunt, Carnival". Battle Creek Enquirer. 2005-03-14. p. 21. Retrieved 2024-10-04– via Newspapers.com.
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