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Beta Xi Chapter · Bloomsburg University
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Lambda Chi Alpha
Beta Xi Chapter · Founded 1972
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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History of Lambda Chi Alpha

From our national founding in 1909 to the Beta Xi Chapter at Bloomsburg University — a legacy of brotherhood, resilience, and renewal.

1909
The Beginning
Warren A. Cole founded Lambda Chi Alpha on November 2nd at Boston University in Massachusetts — the Zeta Chapter. This marked the first Founders' Day celebration.
1913
Second Founders' Day
March 22nd marked the celebration of the 2nd Founders' Day and the establishment of the Second Assembly, which replaced Warren Cole's original ideals.
1927
Going International
Lambda Chi Alpha became an international fraternity with the installment of a chapter at the University of Toronto.
1939
The Great Merger
Lambda Chi Alpha merged with Theta Kappa Nu on September 1st, completing the largest merger in the Greek World at the time.
1967
Pi Epsilon Chi
The fraternity began at Bloomsburg as Pi Epsilon Chi in 1967 — the local chapter that would eventually become Lambda Chi Alpha's Beta Xi.
1969
Headquarters Moves
Lambda Chi Alpha International Fraternity Headquarters moved from Wilkes-Barre, PA to Indianapolis, Indiana.
1972
Beta Xi is Born
Lambda Chi Alpha was installed on February 19th, 1972 at Bloomsburg University — the birth of the Beta Xi Chapter.
1992
Charter Revoked · Alpha Chi Lambda
After getting their charter revoked in 1992, the group chose to go local and became Alpha Chi Lambda, continuing the brotherhood independently at Bloomsburg.
1998
Acacia Absorbs Alpha Chi Lambda
Acacia came and absorbed Alpha Chi Lambda, officially becoming the Acacia chapter on April 24th, 1998.
2015
The Return
After 25 years of dormancy, Lambda Chi Alpha Beta Xi was reorganized on March 21st, 2015 — brotherhood reborn at Bloomsburg.
2017
Chartered Again
Beta Xi was officially re-chartered on May 6th, 2017 and remains active to this day — stronger than ever.
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Beta Xi brothers are committed to making a difference. These are the organizations we proudly support through fundraising, volunteering, and awareness campaigns.

Feeding America

Feeding America

As Lambda Chi Alpha's national philanthropy, Feeding America is the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization. Beta Xi brothers organize food drives, volunteer at local food banks, and raise funds to help fight food insecurity in our community and across the country.

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American Red Cross

American Red Cross

Beta Xi partners with the American Red Cross to host blood drives and disaster relief efforts on campus. Our brothers step up to serve the community when it matters most — providing lifesaving support to those in need.

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Movember - Men's Mental Health

Movember — Men's Mental Health

Every November, Beta Xi brothers grow their mustaches to raise awareness and funds for men's mental health through the Movember Foundation. We believe that brotherhood means looking out for each other — mind, body, and spirit.

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