Alpha Kappa Lambda is a national academic fraternity that returned to Emporia State University in 2006. AKL is a diverse group of 38 young men who share a common goal of developing into mature individuals. Located at 1005 Constitution, AKL is one of the largest fraternities on campus, the top scholastic fraternity and has the most members in campus leadership roles. This site is a collection of pictures, video and other information about Lambda Chapter of Alpha Kappa Lambda.
To learn more about members and activities through photographs, please start with the albums link. You can see the first pledging ceremony in the fall of 2009, the second ceremony, and the third, as well as the initiation of all 13 fall pledges on November 14, 2009. It will take you to October 2009 events such as the 60th Anniversary Reunion celebration of Lambda Chapter (including video). You can see photographs of the 2009 Homecoming Weekend where AKL won first place for its float and the Yell like Hell competition. Three out of five King candidates were AKLs, including the King. Although AKLs are serious students and responsible citizens, they also find inexpensive ways to have fun such as other Fall 2009 events, including the second annual Luau and the Retro Birthday Bash.
For the latest news, you may want to check out the Lambda Blog, where you will learn recent news about both the undergraduates and the distinguished alumni. The video link will take you to short videos of the installation of the re-established chapter in 2008 as well as to the more recent videos of the 60th Anniversary Reunion in October, 2009. The alumni link will take you to pictures of various recent alumni events as well as historic photos and stories. The composites link shows pictures of AKL members since 1949
This site will also take you to older groups of photos such as the last spring's 2009 Greek Week, when Alpha Kappa Lambda received the scholarship trophy for having the highest grade point average of any fraternity. It is also a record of other achievements such as when Lambda Chapter of AKL was recognized as the Student Organization of the Year for 2008 or when AKL was the overall winner of the 2008 Greek Week competition.
The site presents a photographic record of AKL's strong commitment to community service, such raising money and awareness for the Services Offering Safety (SOS) women's shelter in Emporia and SOS events such as the Call to Man workshop. In other service projects, AKL was recognized as the top fundraiser for the Light of Hope 5K Run/Walk. In the Spring of 2009, AKL participated in additional community service projects, including Sleep in a Box, Relay for Life, Laps for Landon and others.
AKL is a diverse group whose members provide leadership throughout the campus. AKLs include the President of Associated Student Government, other ASG members, four resident assistants in the dorm (including one who is also an ESU Ambassador), a lead member of comedy improvisation group, Zoiks! (as well as other AKL Zoiks! members). AKL is represented in many other ESU organizations including Sigma Alpha Pi (the society of leadership and success), the Environmental Club, the Interfraternity Council, Ambassadors, Cross Country, Marching Band, Orchestra and others.
You can also find photo albums for other activities as the 2009 Spring Formal, the first Luau and other activities such as a gathering in the Penthouse for the Super Bowl or other frequent unplanned activities including Nerf wars and aerobic exercise.
The undergraduate members of AKL share with the alumni a proud history at Emporia State. The re-established AKL was officially made a chapter in 2008 after two years as a colony. Since 1949, AKL has been a brotherhood at ESU that embodies ideals of leadership, scholarship, loyalty, self-support, and Judeo-Christian principles.
