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Greek Update
- A Statement from Lambda Chi Alpha National Fraternity
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The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Board of Directors voted to suspend operations of the Gamma‐Delta chapter at Vanderbilt University. The closure is effective as of November 10, 2013. Every attempt will be made to return to the Vanderbilt campus in the future.
Under the terms of the suspension, the chapter members may not represent Lambda Chi Alpha, display any of the Fraternity’s emblems or symbols, or gather in the name of Lambda Chi Alpha.
Fraternity representatives and university officials are working in partnership to ensure this matter is handled appropriately. Additionally, the university is issuing Lambda Chi Alpha a Memorandum of Understanding to confirm both parties' intentions to have the Fraternity return to the campus.
“Unfortunately, we are unable to offer the proper undergraduate experience at this time,” said Nick Zuniga, director of chapter services, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. “We greatly value the Gamma-Delta alumni and our collaborative relationship with the university. We look forward to our return to campus.”
Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2013 7:50 pm
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Updated: 11:41 pm, Sun Nov 10, 2013.
Lambda Chi Alpha suspended from Vanderbilt campus
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November 10, 2013
The operations of the Vanderbilt chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha have been suspended, according to a statement from its national organization. As of Sunday, Nov. 10, chapter members have been prohibited from representing the fraternity, displaying any of the organization’s emblems or symbols and gathering in the name of Lambda Chi Alpha.
Lambda Chi was previously under probation as a result of hazing allegations and alcohol-related violations that came to light in February earlier this year.
“The university supports the decision of the national board of Lambda Chi Alpha and will work with them to establish a plan for the chapter to return to campus in the future,” said Director of Greek Life Kristin Shorter in a statement.
The university is working with Lambda Chi to produce a “Memorandum of Understanding,” stating both parties' intention to have the fraternity ultimately return to campus. Lambda Chi Alpha’s national organization echoed that intention in its statement, saying, “Every attempt will be made to return to the Vanderbilt campus in the future.”
The reason for the suspension has not been disclosed by Vanderbilt or the Lambda Chi national organization. The future of the property and house Lambda Chi has occupied remains unclear.
“No decisions have been made about the chapter property at this time,” Shorter said.
The president of Vanderbilt’s Lambda Chi chapter had not responded to inquiries as of press time.
Check InsideVandy.com for updates about this developing story.
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