Lambda Alpha

Lambda Alpha (ΛΑ) is the National Collegiate Honors Society for anthropology, founded in 1968 at Wichita State University.

Lambda Alpha
ΛΑ
FoundedMarch 15, 1968 (1968-03-15)
Wichita State University
TypeHonor society
AffiliationIndependent
EmphasisAnthropology
ScopeInternational
Mission statement“The Study of Humankind"
Colors  Red,   White and   Black
PublicationLambda Alpha Journal of Anthropology
Chapters239
HeadquartersP.O. Box 1455
Muncie, Indiana, IN 47308
US
WebsiteOfficial website

History

The society was formed on March 15, 1968 at Wichita State University, by Darrell Casteel, a student.

As of 2011, there are 170 chapters of record. The organization offers annual scholarships to students of anthropology as well as an annual magazine, half of which is reserved for student publications that pass a peer review process.[1]

National Executive Secretary

The National Executive Secretary for Lambda Alpha is Dr. Benjamin. K. Swartz Jr., Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, Ball State University.[2]

References

  1. "Λογος Ανθροποσ". Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society. Retrieved 2023-07-30.
  2. "Ball State University - Emeriti Faculty". cms.bsu.edu. Archived from the original on 2010-05-28.


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