Alpha Lambda Delta - The University of Southern California

Welcome!

Welcome to Alpha Lambda Delta at the University of Southern California. Whether you are a student or parent, or a prospective or current member, please join us and discover more about our organization.

Alpha Lambda Delta is a national society that honors academic excellence during a student's first year in college (About ALD).

A student may become eligible for membership in Alpha Lambda Delta by attaining a 3.5 GPA during either the first semester or the first year at USC (Membership).

Alpha Lambda Delta not only fosters academic achievement, but also relationships with peers in the student body, the school faculty, and the nationwide community.

To learn more about USC Alpha Lambda Delta, please visit our facebook group.

New Announcements

New Opportunity for ALD members: USC Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program

The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship is a mentoring program where fellows gain insight into an academic career by working closely with a faculty mentor on an original research project. In addition to gaining research experience, participants receive mentoring, financial support, GRE test preparation, graduate school preparatory workshops, and networking opportunities with top graduate schools in the United States.

Interested sophomores and juniors may obtain additional information as well as the application at www.usc.edu/mmuf . Students must be committed to diversity in academia and desire a career as a college professor in a Mellon approved field. A list of Mellon Mays approved majors and minors is available at http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/MMUF/programs_eligibility.shtml . The deadline to apply is Monday, February 13^th. Interested students may contact <menciso@usc.edu> if they have any questions.

The ALD Runyon Canyon Hike is on January 28th, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

New Membership Application for Spring 2012 Available!

The new membership application for Spring 2012 is now available here. Deadline to turn in the application is TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012.

Note: Potential inductees must have received a letter invitation in order to join Alpha Lambda Delta.

For further information on how to complete the membership application and membership fees, please go to our Membership page.

Vote for SSGF in the Pepsi Refresh Project!

She Shall Go Free is a growing non-profit organization dedicated to fighting against sexual slavery, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation or violence against women and girls. We focus our efforts on awareness raising campaigns, fair trade and ethical consumerism, fundraising for anti-trafficking programs, and unique initiatives designed to make a visible impact in the fight against injustice.
Right now, we are in the running for a $25,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project. Winners are selected based on votes from the public, so we need YOUR help to make this happen! Everyone can give us one vote per day for the whole month of September--and making sure you vote every day will really help us!! You can vote by using the following link:http://pep.si/ao9gjA or texting 102193 to Pepsi (73774)!

2010 Lampadia Website Award

Each year, the National Council of Alpha Lambda Delta awards the Lampadia Chapter Website Award to chapters who have created and maintained exceptional chapter websites. USC ALD was one of 4 chapters chosen in 2010!

Congratulations to Scholarship Recipients!

Congratulations to the following members of ALD for winning our scholarship in the 2010-2011 school year:

Timothy Soo Koo
Elizabeth Colwell
Jennifer Zahlit
Christine Ye
Jocelyn Shaw

2010 Alpha Lambda Delta Jo Anne J. Trow Scholarship Recipients:
Wilson Kyi
Lauren Adele Dawson

Great job guys! Keep up your outstanding work!!

Welcome to New Inductees!

Welcome to the new inductees of ALD 2010-2012! This year we inducted over 900 new members for our local chapter at the University of Southern California, and we are very excited to see new members joining our large family!

Please keep an eye out for upcoming events, especially in the 2010-2011 school year. Photos will be added in the Fall 2011 2011-2012 school year.

Congratulations Eboard!

Congratulations to the 2010-2011 Eboard for a year of hard work!
And congratulations to the newly inducted Eboard of 2011-2012! Please check out their profiles when they become available!

Events in 2011-2012

Welcome Back Luncheon: Excited to return to USC? ALD is putting on a welcome back luncheon for returning students. Come and join us!

Involvement Fair: Come out to Trousdale and discover the myriad of organizations on campus! Don't forget to stop by ALD's booth.

General Meetings: Want to learn more about what ALD is and what great events we have planned for you for the upcoming school year? Come to one of our general meetings at the start of the Fall semester! We will keep you updated on the exact date.

Ice Cream Social: Need some time to relax and unwind? Stop by our ice cream social, treat yourself to some ice cream, and meet your fellow ALD members and officers!

Professional Appreciation Luncheon: This is the one event you do not want to miss. Take your favorite professor out for lunch and chat, and the bill is on us. Just make sure you apply soon! Note: more details in regards to this event will be posted shortly. Be sure to keep a look-out for updates in your inboxes and on our Facebook group.

Membership Appreciation Days: To show our appreciation for our members, USC ALD will have two member appreciation days. Stop by and grab something to eat and drink. This will also be a time to relax before finals week. More details on this event will be announced soon!

USC vs. UCLA Blood Challenge: Be a part of the beat UCLA blood drive, an ongoing event from the USC Blood Donor Center that will last throughout the semester! Check out our calendar for a list of times when you can donate your blood to someone in need, and you will also receive a gift in return.

Relay for Life: USC ALD formed its own team for Relay for Life at the University of Southern California! At Relay, our team camped out overnight and took turns walking around the track to raise money and awareness to help the American Cancer Society save more lives from cancer. This is a life-changing event that gives everyone in the community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much.

Events Calendar

page last updated 05/20/11




Did You Know? USC ALD inducted over 900 new members for the 2011-2012 school year. Once you join ALD, you are a member for life! Announcements: Welcome Back Members! Congratulations to the newly invited members. The USC ALD Website received the "Lampadia" award from the national office for outstanding website! Quick Links: National ALD USC Office of College Advising 3454 Trousdale Pkwy Room 120 Los Angeles, CA 90089 email: ald@usc.edu		Welcome! Welcome to Alpha Lambda Delta at the University of Southern California. Whether you are a student or parent, or a prospective or current member, please join us and discover more about our organization. Alpha Lambda Delta is a national society that honors academic excellence during a student's first year in college (About ALD). A student may become eligible for membership in Alpha Lambda Delta by attaining a 3.5 GPA during either the first semester or the first year at USC (Membership). Alpha Lambda Delta not only fosters academic achievement, but also relationships with peers in the student body, the school faculty, and the nationwide community. To learn more about USC Alpha Lambda Delta, please visit our facebook group. New Announcements New Opportunity for ALD members: USC Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship is a mentoring program where fellows gain insight into an academic career by working closely with a faculty mentor on an original research project. In addition to gaining research experience, participants receive mentoring, financial support, GRE test preparation, graduate school preparatory workshops, and networking opportunities with top graduate schools in the United States. Interested sophomores and juniors may obtain additional information as well as the application at www.usc.edu/mmuf . Students must be committed to diversity in academia and desire a career as a college professor in a Mellon approved field. A list of Mellon Mays approved majors and minors is available at http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/MMUF/programs_eligibility.shtml . The deadline to apply is Monday, February 13^th. Interested students may contact <menciso@usc.edu> if they have any questions. The ALD Runyon Canyon Hike is on January 28th, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. New Membership Application for Spring 2012 Available! The new membership application for Spring 2012 is now available here. Deadline to turn in the application is TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012. Note: Potential inductees must have received a letter invitation in order to join Alpha Lambda Delta. For further information on how to complete the membership application and membership fees, please go to our Membership page. Vote for SSGF in the Pepsi Refresh Project! She Shall Go Free is a growing non-profit organization dedicated to fighting against sexual slavery, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation or violence against women and girls. We focus our efforts on awareness raising campaigns, fair trade and ethical consumerism, fundraising for anti-trafficking programs, and unique initiatives designed to make a visible impact in the fight against injustice. Right now, we are in the running for a $25,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project. Winners are selected based on votes from the public, so we need YOUR help to make this happen! Everyone can give us one vote per day for the whole month of September--and making sure you vote every day will really help us!! You can vote by using the following link:http://pep.si/ao9gjA or texting 102193 to Pepsi (73774)! 2010 Lampadia Website Award Each year, the National Council of Alpha Lambda Delta awards the Lampadia Chapter Website Award to chapters who have created and maintained exceptional chapter websites. USC ALD was one of 4 chapters chosen in 2010! Congratulations to Scholarship Recipients! Congratulations to the following members of ALD for winning our scholarship in the 2010-2011 school year: Timothy Soo Koo Elizabeth Colwell Jennifer Zahlit Christine Ye Jocelyn Shaw 2010 Alpha Lambda Delta Jo Anne J. Trow Scholarship Recipients: Wilson Kyi Lauren Adele Dawson Great job guys! Keep up your outstanding work!! Welcome to New Inductees! Welcome to the new inductees of ALD 2010-2012! This year we inducted over 900 new members for our local chapter at the University of Southern California, and we are very excited to see new members joining our large family! Please keep an eye out for upcoming events, especially in the 2010-2011 school year. Photos will be added in the Fall 2011 2011-2012 school year. Congratulations Eboard! Congratulations to the 2010-2011 Eboard for a year of hard work! And congratulations to the newly inducted Eboard of 2011-2012! Please check out their profiles when they become available! Events in 2011-2012 Welcome Back Luncheon: Excited to return to USC? ALD is putting on a welcome back luncheon for returning students. Come and join us! Involvement Fair: Come out to Trousdale and discover the myriad of organizations on campus! Don't forget to stop by ALD's booth. General Meetings: Want to learn more about what ALD is and what great events we have planned for you for the upcoming school year? Come to one of our general meetings at the start of the Fall semester! We will keep you updated on the exact date. Ice Cream Social: Need some time to relax and unwind? Stop by our ice cream social, treat yourself to some ice cream, and meet your fellow ALD members and officers! Professional Appreciation Luncheon: This is the one event you do not want to miss. Take your favorite professor out for lunch and chat, and the bill is on us. Just make sure you apply soon! Note: more details in regards to this event will be posted shortly. Be sure to keep a look-out for updates in your inboxes and on our Facebook group. Membership Appreciation Days: To show our appreciation for our members, USC ALD will have two member appreciation days. Stop by and grab something to eat and drink. This will also be a time to relax before finals week. More details on this event will be announced soon! USC vs. UCLA Blood Challenge: Be a part of the beat UCLA blood drive, an ongoing event from the USC Blood Donor Center that will last throughout the semester! Check out our calendar for a list of times when you can donate your blood to someone in need, and you will also receive a gift in return. Relay for Life: USC ALD formed its own team for Relay for Life at the University of Southern California! At Relay, our team camped out overnight and took turns walking around the track to raise money and awareness to help the American Cancer Society save more lives from cancer. This is a life-changing event that gives everyone in the community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much. Events Calendar page last updated 05/20/11