The official page of the Lambda chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta at UVM. A fraternity for women living by the values of faith, hope, and love.
Kappa Alpha Theta was founded in 1870 as the first Greek letter fraternity for women by four pioneering sisters at Indiana's DePauw University. Since its founding, Kappa Alpha Theta has shaped the college experiences of hundreds of thousands of sisters at our over 130 chapters across the United States and Canada. In 1873, just two years after the University of Vermont first admitted women to atten
d their institution, fourteen Vermont coeds banded together to form a group they called Alpha Rho. Soon after, this group sought affiliation with Kappa Alpha Theta, becoming the Lambda Chapter, installed April 11, 1881. On this date, Kappa Alpha Theta became the first national women's fraternity on UVM's campus. Kappa Alpha Theta's rich history at UVM continues to leave a campus legacy. The first women admitted into Phi Beta Kappa attended were Lambda Thetas at the University of Vermont. Mary Jean Simpson (Simpson Hall was named in her honor) was also a Vermont Theta. In her honor, the Department of Student Life offers the Mary Jean Simpson award to a senior woman best exemplifying character, leadership and scholarship. Hamilton and Wright Hall were also named in honor of Lambda Thetas. Greek Letters/Nickname: ΚΑΘ/Theta
Colors: Black & Gold
Flower: Pansy
Symbol: Kite
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[[ Joining the Panhellenic community, whatever chapter you may choose, will be an irreplaceable part of your college experience. If you're interested in going Greek, find out more at the UVM Fraternity & Sorority website: http://uvmgreeklife.celect.org/welcome
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