SORORITY NEWS

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New Starategic Advisory Council (SAC)

Delta Phi Lambda introduces a new initiative called Project Everlasting. This endeavor aims to better understand the needs of our Sisters and how we can position our organization to fulfill them, by leveraging the voices of our Sisters to identify opportunities for growth. Together, we strive to forge a brighter future, fueled by the collective wisdom and dedication of our sisterhood.

The National Sorority and the DFL Foundation have appointed our inaugural SAC this year. Let us welcome the following:

• Hannah Seoh, University of Cincinnati - Chair (20232025)

• Tracy Wang, University at Albany - Interim First Vice Chair (2023-2024)

As the highest council, the SAC shall provide visionary and strategic leadership for the Sorority and the Delta Phi Lambda Foundation, including advising on strategic planning and organizational performance.

⊳ National Convention - Celebrating 25 Years

Our National Convention will take place from June 2-4th in Washington, D.C. this year. This marks a remarkable milestone for Delta Phi Lambda as we are celebrating our silver anniversary. That’s 25 years of empowering Dedicated Female Leaders®, advocating for Asian Awareness, and building Everlasting Sisterhood®. This event will be an opportunity for Sisters across the country to come together to connect and reconnect, share new experiences, develop leadership, and empower one another.

Chapter Advisor Revamp

Delta Phi Lambda has implemented a thorough restructuring of the Chapter Advisor role to offer improved assistance and resources to our chapters. These upcoming changes are designed to advance the growth of our chapters and ensure a more enriching experience for our current and future members.

$15,000

Is Delta Phi Lambda’s new 5-year fundraising goal to contribute to our philanthropy partner, American Bone Health. Be a part of our success story and donate here!

Netflix & Shondaland’s Commitment to Boost Diversity and Representation

Netflix & Shondaland take on a new initiative called the DEIA Program Inclusion Study, aimed at measuring and improving the representation and inclusion of underrepresented groups in their content production.

Learn more about the initiative here

▲ First Asian Woman to Win the Oscars Best Actress Award

A beacon of hope and possibilities for Asians everywhere, Michelle Yeoh makes history as the first Asian woman to take home the Oscars Best Actress Award for her role as Evelyn Wang in the film “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once”.

▲ 106-Year-Old Filipina Woman Becomes Vogue’s Oldest Cover Model

Vogue Magazine’s April issue features its oldest and remarkable cover model: Apo Whang-Od, also known as Maria Oggay. At 106 years old, she is breaking barriers and preserving ancient traditions as a Filipina tattoo artist in Buscalan, Kalinga. Known as the first and only female mambabatok of her time, Whang-Od has gained worldwide recognition for her exquisite handtapped tattoos, passed down through generations of her indigenous Kalinga community.

Read more about Whang-Od’s journey & legacy

⊳ New York Times Best Seller, Crying in H Mart, Officially to be Adapted into a Film

Michelle Zauner, a singer and guitarist of the band Japanese Breakfast, takes readers on an emotional journey as she navigates the loss of her beloved mother while also coming of age as a half-Korean American. She works through grief by learning how to cook Korean food and reconnect with her Korean heritage.

Purchase the memoir here some of our favorite butterfly sightings from Spring 2023