Lambda Kappa Sigma

Lambda Kappa Sigma (ΛΚΣ or LKS) is an international pharmacy fraternity headquartered in Muskego, Wisconsin. Founded in 1913, it was created to promote the profession of pharmacy among women and advance women within the profession. LKS is the oldest and largest professional pharmacy fraternity for women in the world. Lambda Kappa Sigma has initiated more than 30,000 members and has 44 chartered chapters. LKS also has 36 chartered alumni groups internationally.

Lambda Kappa Sigma
ΛΚΣ
FoundedOctober 14, 1913 (1913-10-14)
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Boston, MA
TypeProfessional
EmphasisPharmacy
ScopeInternational
MottoEsse Quam Videri
("To be, rather than to seem")
Colors  Old gold and   Columbia blue
SymbolCaduceus
FlowerYellow Chrysanthemum
MascotLamb
Patron Greek divinityHygieia
PublicationThe Blue and Gold Triangle
and LinKS
PhilanthropyProject Hope
Chapters31 active collegiate chapters, 16 active alumni chapters
Members24,000+ lifetime
FounderEthel J. Heath
HeadquartersS77 W16906 Casey Drive
Muskego, WI 53150
USA
WebsiteLambda Kappa Sigma

Overview

Lambda Kappa Sigma is dedicated to developing the intellectual, leadership, and professional skills of its members. LKS promotes professional growth and its educational programs enhance professional development in the field of pharmacy, with an emphasis placed on women's health issues. Continuing education credits are also available. LKS also has an Educational Grant Program.

History

On October 14, 1913, Ethel J. Heath and eight other female students at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy organized Lambda Kappa Society, a social club. Charter members were:

  • Ethel J. Heath
  • Annabel Carter Jones
  • Mary Connolly Livingston
  • Emma MacDonnell Cronin
  • Willette McKeever Cheever
  • Mary Durgin Loveland
  • Alice G. Coleman
  • Margaret M. Curran
  • Rosemond A. Guinn.[1]

In 1915 the organization ceased being a luncheon club and was opened to all female members of the college. Sigma was added to the name, formally making it Lambda Kappa Sigma, and the official badge, motto, flower, and colors were selected. In 1919 the official coat-of-arms, designed by Cora E. Craven, was adopted.[1]

The first national convention was held in Boston, Massachusetts in 1926, beginning a biennial convention schedule. The Tau chapter founded at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania March 18, 1932. At this convention, what would become the official prayer was presented by the Eta chapter and Delta chapter presented a song to be used as the official sorority song. Both the prayer and the song were adopted for national use in 1950.

The Silver Anniversary Convention was held in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1938. At that convention the delegates voted to join the Professional Panhellenic Association, becoming the first pharmaceutical sorority in the PPA.

On April 28, 1956 ΛΚΣ became international with the addition of the Alpha Lambda chapter in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on the campus of the University of British Columbia.

In 1980 an international office was established, with the addition of an executive director position in 1984.[1]

The 1982 biennial convention was held at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with the Delta Collegiate (University of Pittsburgh), Tau Collegiate (Duquesne University), and Tau Alumni chapters as hosts.[2]

In 1964, Project Hope was adopted as the fraternity's international philanthropy.

The 1996 biennial convention was held in St. Louis, Missouri, with the Alpha Zeta Collegiate and Alumni chapters as hosts.

During the 1988 biennial convention, the members voted to delete all gender references from the fraternity's membership requirements. The fraternity was now open to both male and female members, following a twelve-year battle to legally remain a fraternity for women only.[3]

Chapters

Collegiate

Chapter list from Baird's 20th edition and from the national website.[1]

Alumni

[4] [5]

Publications
  • Blue and Gold Triangle - Official publication of fraternity (established 1926)
  • Alumni News - Informational alumni-only mailing
  • LinKS - Official publication of student chapters and advisors[4]

References
  1. Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991) [1879]. Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. V-25-27. ISBN 978-0963715906.
  2. Chapter, Tau. "The History of Lambda Kappa Sigma". Archived from the original on 2009-10-26. Retrieved 2007-05-03.
  3. "Member Manual : 2010 Interim Edition" (PDF). Lks.org. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  4. Rhodes, Jennifer. "LKS". Lks.org. Retrieved 2007-05-03.
  5. Savage, Lisa. "LKS". Lks.org. Retrieved 2011-10-17.
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