BOSTON UNIVERSITY CHAPTER HISTORY
The Boston University Associate Chapter of alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Sorority Inc. was officially established on April 12th, 1996 and was the third chapter of alpha Kappa Delta Phi to charter on the East Coast.The eight founding sisters - Jennifer Li, Kuangmei Lin, Naomi Muraoka, Anita Ramakrishna, Stephanie Tam, Elizabeth Tottenham, Susan Tran, and Kimberly Yan - were determined to be part of the first Asian-Interest sorority on Boston University’s campus and set a strong foundation for the future sisters to follow. alpha Kappa Delta Phi is still Boston University’s only Asian-Interest sorority. Our mission is to provide our members with the means to grow as sisters, scholars, leaders, philanthropists, and proponents of Asian-Awareness; and to provide our members with the support and resources needed to become strong, successful Alpha women
The Boston University Chapter Alumnae Association (CAA) was officially established on September 21st, 2015. After 19 years at Boston University, our chapter's alumnae network had amassed to 96 women spanning 22 years in age and 18 cities across the world. In an effort to bridge the gap between our alumnae and collegiate members, as well as to promulgate the sorority’s five pillars in our post-graduate lives, the CAA was formed by six alumnae: Kimberly Chang, Victoria Nguyen, Kim Vigilia, Jessica Lin, Emily Chau, and Vanessa Sumandal. Our mission is to connect our alumnae with one another through relevant programming and initiatives, and to aid our active collegiate members in the effective leadership of the chapter by providing resources, guidance, and opportunities for learning and professional development.
CHAPTER ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION HISTORY
1996 to 2009​
April 1996
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Charter Class crossed, officially establishing Boston University αΚΔΦ
April 2000
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Host Chapter to Rutgers University alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Psi Chapter
May 2002
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Awarded Associate Status distinction
March 2003
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Hosted East Coast Sisterhood Conference
September 2005
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Officially accepted into BU Panhellenic Council as affiliate member sorority
October 2006
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Hosted Northeast Sisterhood Rally
November 2006
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Chartered the Multicultural Greek Council
February 2008
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Hosted first-annual Hope Show to benefit the Half the Sky Foundation
September 2009
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Co-Hosted first-annual Moonlight Ball with Asian Student Union, in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival
2010 to 2014​
September 2011
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Revitalized Multicultural Greek Council
March 2012
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Hosted Northeast Sisterhood Conference
May 2012
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Received Excellence in Recruitment Award by BU Panhellenic Council
October 2012
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Hosted first-annual Mr. PINK Pageant to benefit the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade
April 2014
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Placed in top 10 fundraising teams for American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
May 2014
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Received the National Board Cultural Awareness Award
August 2014
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Hosted National Back to School Retreat
September 2014
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Hosted first-annual Asian Food Nation
October 2014
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Placed 1st in the Northeast Region for donations to Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, with over $6,300 fundraised
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2015 to Present​
May 2015
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Awarded Greek Life Organization of the Year by BU Student Activities
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Received Excellence in Community Service Award by BU Panhellenic Council
September 2015
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Chapter Alumnae Association established and received recognition from National Alumnae Board
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Awarded National Board 4-Star Rating
November 2015
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Host Chapter to Northeastern University alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Colony Chapter
April 2016​
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Hosted first-annual Crest Fest in honor of our 20 Year Anniversary
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