Welcome to the website of alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority Inc., Theta Chapter at the University of Pennsylvania!

alpha Kappa Delta Phi was founded at the University of California, Berkeley in 1990; since then, it has grown to become the first and largest nationwide Asian-American interest sorority in the United States, with more than 2,000 sisters and 45 chapters (and growing!) from coast to coast.

The Theta Chapter is the first East Coast Chapter of aKDPhi and has a 17 year history as the first Asian-interest sorority at UPenn. University-recognized by the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), UPenn aKDPhi is an active member of Asian Pacific Student Coalition, Penn Consortium of Undergraduate Women, and APIA Greek Alliance. To learn more about our love, friendship, and sisterhood, please browse through our website.

Interested in becoming part of our Alpha Eta class? Then come check out our Spring 2012 rush! You could become written in the stars and continue the aKDPhi legacy.

Questions? Contact our rush chairs Bernice Kong and Ying Ying Sun at upennakdphirush@gmail.com.

Check out our rush promo video here:

As my term comes to a close, and as I reflect on the amazing accomplishments we have had this past year, I am overcome with so many emotions –many I cannot even begin to describe.  We have a tendency to execute, execute, execute and move forward, but that often leads us to underestimate the transformations that our house has been through in the past year.

When I first crossed into the house, I never dreamed in a million years that I would one day I would get the opportunity to be part of the tremendous growth that our house has undergone. We went from a house of 19 girls when the Alpha Betas first joined, to now 33 active sisters –one of the largest chapters in the nation. Yet, despite our size, our sisterhood is the strongest it has ever been and I am sure the ABs can attest to that. Through our interactions, I see our undying love and support for one another (especially during the hard times this semester, such as losing some of our closest friends) and witnessing this sisterhood is what fuels my determination every morning. The average of 10 sisters at every sisterhood event is proof of a bond that exists that no “requirement” could ever replace.

What continually puts me in awe is the dedication our chapter has to KDPhi to always challenge the status quo and continually make our sorority better. I could not have asked for a better VP Internal, Jonalyn Ongos, to be my partner in making KDPhi into what it is today. Every time my ideas are challenged by Lyn or another sister, two sisters, or the house, I can’t help but welcome it and smile in the back of my mind because I truly see how much we all care about making KDPhi the best that it can be.

Finally, I want to thank you all for helping me grow in so many ways into a better leader and most importantly, a better person. Every day has been a tremendous learning experience that I still cannot believe I was lucky enough to be a part of. I will continue to grow from the lessons you all have taught me this past year. But if I could impart just one simple (yes, it’s cliché) piece of advice to the future leaders of KDPhi, I learned that there is no better way to lead than to always lead with your heart. Because as long as you truly care about KDPhi, no matter what happens at the end of the day –good outcome or bad outcome –you walk away knowing your actions have been dictated by the spirit of betterment for the sorority.

I know that next year will be even better, and I am extremely honored and even more humbled to have served as your 2011 alpha Kappa Delta Phi Theta Chapter President.

Love and Friendship,

Cindy Ju

Happy birthday to our sisters!

December 17:  Hiro *ishi*karu* Fukumoto
January 19: Jenny *Harmonia* Wang
February 11:  Ana *ke’ai* Lam
February 12: Joan *Amata* Liu

Hungry? Support Breast Cancer Research this Thursday and Friday between 6pm and 8pm by eating at Jimmy Johns! 10% of Proceeds will go to the Avon Cancer Crusade.

t’s that time of year again! Come check out our annual Breast Cancer Awareness Coffeehouse. We’ve got even more food and even more performances. It’s like seeing 16 shows for half the price of one. How awesome is that?

10th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Coffeehouse
Friday, October 14, 2011 – 7pm – 9:30pm
$6 Admission

Of course, this event wouldn’t be possible without all of our awesome sponsors. Go check them out!

Axis Cafe

20 S 36th St, Philadelphia, PA
Telephone: (215) 662-0802

Koreana

3801-3811 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Telephone: (215) 222-2240

Happy birthday to our sisters!

September 2: Bernice *Vivace* Kong
September 6: Angela *Aurora* Peng
September 6: Jonalyn *Violet* Ongos
September 10: Jessica *Maia* Xu
September 29: Connie *V.I.C.E.* Jiang and Hallene *Aretia* Guo
October 6: Yuan-Jun *Solaria* Yu
October 14: Yingying *Portia* Sun
November 12: Jane *Lumineux* Lee
November 23: Amy *Luna* Aw

Interested in being a part of our Alpha Zeta class? The sisters of alpha Kappa Delta Phi cordially invite you to
ADD A CHAPTER TO YOUR LIFE at our Fall 2011 rush.

I hope everyone’s had a great summer, but school’s starting soon. To kick off the school year, we want to welcome everyone to our first club party of the year…

Rough first week? We got you covered. Dance the night away with the sexy & suave ladies and gentlemen of alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Korean Student Association, and Penn Taiwanese Society at our fall semester kick-off party!

Istanbul Restaurant @ 228 Vine Street, 19106
Friday 9/9 10:00pm-2:00am

Tickets: $8 Pre-sale, $10 At the door
Buy pre-sale on the walk starting Monday 9/5, or contact any aKDPhi sister, KSA or PTS board member.

[Click here for the *ULTRAVIOLET* Facebook Event]

June 2: Jenny *Luce* Fan
June 6: Grace *Sakura* Yeung
June 13: Cindy *lollicup* Ju
July 5: Irene *Crystalier* Lee
July 6: Sooreen *SharonA* Lee
July 9: Sulim *Evia* Lee
July 28: Julie *Mayari* Shen
August 20: Nancy *Isis* Liu
August 24: Carol *rApture* Han

Enjoy the sun, girls!