History By the year of 2000, there had already been eight chapters established in Florida.  Florida Atlantic University was the last major institution on the map that needed to be founded.  After several semesters of persistent scouting by the Florida Sector Induction Officer, Edgar Ordoñez, the dream of founding a chapter became attainable with the introduction of the fraternity to Kuo Hsiung “Steve” Kim, Eddie Cifuentes, Daniel Rosales, and Elvis Teran.  The population of FAU was restricted in their choice of Greek letter organizations between mainstreams Greeks and traditional black Greeks.  Additionally, the diverse population of FAU found themselves not able to be represented as they wished.  The Latin population within FAU was extremely disunited and lacked support from a Latin based organizations.  Taking the initiative, these individuals sought to broaden these newly exposed ideals to a larger group of students.  The initial process was frustrating because it was hard to maintain a consistent group of individuals that were dedicated.  After months of hard work and determination, only four individuals were left.  On April 1, 2001 Steve Kim, Eddie Cifuentes, Daniel Rosales, and Elvis Teran achieved the founding of the Florida Atlantic University colony.  Their corresponding line numbers were 1,2,3, and 7.  These founding brothers commanded and received respect from all organizations and thrived to represent not only the Hispanic community but also the diverse student body.  With the founding of the colony came the formation of the first executive board headed by the first president, Eddie Cifuentes.  The executive board made the decision to enter the National Pan-Hellenic Council because of the council’s warm reception of the fraternity.  In the fall of 2001, Lambda Theta Phi became a household name by hosting numerous events such as cultural appreciation days and educational workshops.  Within the same semester, the colony expanded by bringing in beta line, which consisted of six new brothers under the guidance of Edgar Ordoñez.  The introduction of Beta Line culminated the requirements for chapter status.  On March 23, 2002 at the Florida banquet the colony of FAU was chartered chapter status designated by the Greek Letters Beta Xi .       As years go by, the lambda ideals will prevail and the tradition will continue expanding into new territory, always keeping in mind that “en la union esta la fuerza." National Quick Facts: Founding Date:   December 1, 1975 Venue: Kean University (then College) - Union, New Jersey Colors: Brown and White Nickname: Lambdas Motto: Chivalry Above Self Tradition: Saluting Flower: White Carnation Over 9 Chapters reside in the State of Florida Founders: Two Fraternal Fathers; Fourteen  Founding Fathers Notable Firsts: First Latin Fraternity founded in the U.S. First Latin Fraternity to be recognized by the National Interfraternity Conference (NIC).   First Latino, Greek-letter organization to publish a History Book History Book In 1994, another important moment in the history of the Fraternity occurred with the publication of The History of Lambda Theta Phi. Authored by former National President Jesus A. Peña, Esq., and now in its second edition, this book serves as the authoritative text on the history of Lambda Theta Phi. In addition, it is the first historical account of a Latin, Greek-letter organization to be published.