Phi Mu

To the Potential New Members:

Hi, Ladies!

On behalf of my Phi Mu sisters, welcome to Louisiana Tech University! Joining a sorority has honestly been the best decision I have made in my collegiate career, and I hope that at the conclusion of recruitment you will understand why I feel this way. Recruitment is only a glimpse into the beginning of a journey that will last well beyond your college years; the friendships and bonds that you will make through this journey will last a lifetime!

Phi Mu Fraternity was founded by three young women at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, in 1852; at the time, it was the second all-women group established in the United States at the time.  Our chapter, Alpha Lambda, was installed at Louisiana Tech University on November 13, 1937. Phi Mu was founded on three values that define how we live our lives: Love, Honor, and Truth. Our open motto, Les Soeurs Fideles, is French for “the faithful sisters,” which is something that we strive to live out day by day.

Today, the Alpha Lambda chapter of Phi Mu strives to go above and beyond to live our ideals and open motto. We are focused on excelling in the three “A’s” of student life at Tech: academics, activities, and athletics. Almost every single member of our chapter is involved in at least two of the 140+ organizations on campus including Spirit Groups, Habitat for Humanity, Student Recruiters, Engineering Associations, Orientation Student Leaders, and Bulldog Belles. We are also a part of many academic and leadership honor societies including Order of Omega, Lambda Sigma, Phi Epsilon Kappa, Alpha Epsilon Delta, and Tau Beta Pi. We recognize that each of our members are unique women, and we highly encourage vibrant living through finding your passion in our campus community.

We take pride in actively giving back to our community and supporting our national philanthropy, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH). Our local CMNH hospital is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and every year, we plan a Sisterhood trip to the hospital. We host one large philanthropy event per quarter with all of the proceeds from our events directly benefiting Arkansas Children’s Hospital. This past year, we hosted a Phi Mu Bingo event, a Blacklight Dodgeball Tournament, and our annual Spring Gala during Parent’s Weekend. We also participate in other organization’s philanthropy events such as Circle K’s Special Olympics, SGA’s Big Event, and other greek philanthropy events.  Lending a hand not only on our campus, but in our greater community helps us to strive to live out our creed and core values.

Our sisterhood is one of the strongest qualities we possess, and strengthening that bond is something that we do every chance we get. No matter how busy our schedules may be, time with our sisters is always cherished. In addition to our annual Sisterhood retreats, we have weekly study hours, pinky parties, Bible studies, movie nights at Celebrity Theater, and pot luck dinners. Through our sisterhood, we encourage every one of our members to be the best woman she can be by showing acceptance and unwavering support for every sister. In my years as a Phi Mu, I cannot think of a better reason for joining a sorority than the sisterhood that I have experienced. My sisters have been a constant in my collegiate career, encouraging me in every endeavor. They have supplied infinite amounts of confidence and support and have always celebrated what makes each of us unique, honorable women. I truly hope that through recruitment you find a sisterhood that celebrates you! Our sisters cannot wait to meet you and share our experiences with you.

Phi Mu Love and Mine,

Maggie Bagwell

President