Philabundance - Roll That Beautiful Bean Footage

On Saturday morning, December 4th, the Lambda Nupes went to serve at a Philabundance event in South Philadelphia. At the Philanbundance warehouse, they helped separate the beans into small 2-pound bags, package them into boxes, and then ship them off to food shelters. By the end of the day, the Lambda Nupes helped package and ship off over 5000 pounds of beans.

ESPY Red Carpet Performance

ESPN finally released all of the official footage to the step teams that came out to perform at the ESPYs. You've already seen the Wacka Flocka and Laws performances. Here is the Nupes' red carpet perfomance shot by Lambda's own Walusako Mwalilino. Check out the rest of our videos on our videos page.

NPHC 2010 Indoor Yard Show Performance

The Lambda Nupes go all out for the Indoor Yard Show perfomance. They may not have taken the win this time, but they sure did put on an entertaining show. Check it out below.

iKare Fundraiser Success

The first annual iKare Soiree was a huge success! Together the Lambda and Delta Eta Nupes were able to raise over $1000 with the help of other participating organizations. We would like to thank all who participated in the event as well as those who donated money and food for cause. We would also like to thank Executive Director Richard Lee Snow for taking time to come out and support. Special appreciation goes out to Brother Aaron Phillip Scott for his unique idea and the overwhelming effort he put forth to make this collaborative event happen.  Great work Nupes.

Kappa Leaguers

The Kappa Leaguers are still preparing for their step show performance scheduled for February and they are growing in numbers every week. The Lambda Nupes are helping them out every weekend and putting together a solid routine. With a couple more practices, the Kappa Leaugers should have an entire show put together.

 

Check out the Nupes on ESPN U!!

The Lambda Nupes' ESPY Performance with the FAMU Marching 100 was good enough to get chosen to be aired on ESPN U's "THE BATTLE" Presented by AT&T. The original episode was aired last Thursday at 6:30pm. Check out the re-run of the episode this Thursday at 6:00pm.

Health & Wellness Community Service - November 6, 2010

After a late night at Free Food and Fun Friday, the Lambda Nupes get up early and head down to southwest Philadelphia with the Epsilon Delta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta to participate in a community service event dedicated to health and wellness. The event was sponsored by Shop Rite who has made it an initiative to promote healthy eating and exercise. Outside the store, the Nupes demonstrated some forms of healthy exercises by stepping and participating in the dance program that was set up. Inside, they helped present low fat dairy products and healthy alternatives as well as recipes that they could be used in.

NPHC Free Food & Fun Friday - November 5, 2010

The Lambda Nupes helped run the National Pan-Hellenic Council's Free Food and Fun Friday event sponsored by Student Activities on November 5th. It was night filled with lots of food, games, and prizes, and of course, strolling and fun for all.

Upcoming Events

The next event that the Lambda Nupes will be participating in after hosting the 2010 iKare Soirée in conjunction with the Delta Eta Chapter is the NPHC Yard Show. The event will be held in the Temple Performing Arts Center (formerly known as the Baptist Temple) on Monday, November 22. Doors will open at 6:30 and the show will begin at 7:30. Tickets are on sale now at the Liacouras Center box office for only $5. Come out and support the Lambda Nupes and be prepared for a great show filled with surprises...

Kappa Leaguer Step Team

Through the efforts of Guide Right Chair, DeVon Robinson, the Lambda Nupes have just started a new project with Brother Naran Butler and his Kappa Leaguers at Ben Franklin High School. The Kappa Leaguers are getting ready for a step show and the Lambda Nupes are dedicatting time one Sundays to whip them into shape. They should be ready no time.

C. Roger Wilson Leadership Conference - October 29th-30th

The Lambda Nupes sent four representatives to C. Roger Wilson Leadership Conference this year: Polemarch Anthony Powell, Vice Polemarch Damon DeShields, Guide Right Chair DeVon Robinson, and Alumni Relations Chair Rohan Arjun. Much was covered throughout this conference including an undergraduate collegiate think tank as well as presentations on how to build and manage the chapter's exchequer throughout the year, our St. Jude's Hospital initiative, and our Big Brothers Big Sisters initiative. While resting on Friday night and getting ready for Saturday morning's meetings, the Lambda Nupes decided to spend some time with a few of their Kappa Leaguers from Ben Franklin High School.

iKARE IS BACK! PHILLY NUPES UNITE!

That's right. The Lambda Nupes are putting together another event for the iKare initiative and this time they're doing it BIG with "The 2010 iKare Soiree" Networking and Coocktail Party. The event will be held at the The Axis Cafe (20 S. 36th Street, between Market & Chestnut) in collaboration with the Delta Eta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc. as well as several other organizations. This is a semi-formal event so please dress appropriately. There will be live entertainment, food, and fun.

Participating organizations include:

LAMBDA Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi

DELTA ETA Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi

Drexel University Black Student Union

Drexel University West Indian Student Establishment

Temple University Black Student Union

Temple University Comedians - Comedy

Temple University Haitian Student Organization

Temple University Improvisation Team

Temple University Juggling Club

Temple University Magic Club

Temple University Xpressionz

COME JOIN US AS WE'LL HAVE A GREAT TIME.

$10.00 minimum donation at the door.

*All proceeds go to the Haiti Relief.*

SPREAD THE WORD!



Greek Life and Christian Values - November 3, 2010

The Lambda Nupes would like to thank everyone who came out and showed support at our collaborative program with the Sexy Eta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. It was great turnout with great discussions on Christian values and morals and how they relate to Greek Life. We hope that you enjoyed our panel of experts and that you learned much more about Greek Life through this program. Special shoutout to the older brothers that took time to come and attend the program: Glenwood Elam, Vaughn Slater, and Nick "Nasty" Nicholson. Thank you again for your support!

Kappas Love the Kids

On Friday, October 29, brother Kevin Daniels (Spring 06) brought the children that he works with at Harding Middle School to Temple University for a college visit. Vice Polemarch Damon DeShields and DeVon Robinson, current Guide Right Chair, were able to come and visit the children throughout the day and give presentations about how to apply to colleges, campus life, and Greek Life as well as inspire them to continue thier education on a collegiate level after graduating high school.

Greek Life and Christian Values Program TONIGHT

God Vs. Greek has been known to be one of the Lambda Chapter's most controversial programs since it was last run in Spring 2007. This time, the Lambda Nupes are collaborating with the Sexy Eta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. during their 87th Anniversary Week and bringing the program back with a new name: Greek Life & Christian Values. Featuring a panel of experts involved in the areas of Greek Life, Greek mythology, and the black church, the program will be touching on the many viewpoints about the relationship between the two. This is a program you don't want to miss. It will be held in the Student Center Room 217 C&D starting at 7:20pm.

13th Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell Walk - September 25, 2010

As usual, the Lambda Nupes participated in the 13th Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Walk at Fairmont Park on September 25th, raising money and awareness for the cause. All proceeds were donated to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Philadelphia Delaware Valley Chapter. The Lambda Nupes had a good number of brothers representing for the day ranging from Spring '09 initiates to Spring '05. Way to show support Nupes.

Need Your Computer Fixed? We Got the 'Wright' Brother for That...

Brother Steuart Wright, Past Polemarch of the Lambda Chapter, has started his own business, using his knowledge and experience to help out Temple University Students with their computer problems. Check out the ad below.

Let’s face it, as college students, we don’t have a lot of money to throw at problems. With our next assignments looming, we don’t have time to be without our computers. Computer viruses, poor internet connections at home, and loss of data seem a bit daunting, but a solution exists for your computer woes.

Wright PC Solution=Convenient, Fast, Affordable, and On Call

The EASIEST equation in your college career!

After learning about PC hardware troubleshooting in high school, Steuart Wright built his own computer. Since that time, he has honed his troubleshooting skills at various jobs repairing both PCs and laptops.

As a fellow Temple student, Steuart understands that computer dilemmas can cause unneeded stress. Committed to alleviating your computer issues, Wright PC Solution let’s you choose what’s right for you!

Services are available from 8 am to 3 am. And you decide, whether you would like to drop off your computer or have Wright PC Solution come to you!*

Email Steuart directly at thewrightpcsolution@gmail.com, or you can call or text 518-528-4340.

Quit your guessing, go with the Wright PC Solution!

Shippensburg Homecoming Step Exhibition

This past Saturday, the Lambda Nupes ventured out to Shippensburg University for their homecoming step show. Since the Kappa Omega Chapter at Shippensburg currently has no active members, previous step master Ernest Drummond asked the Lambda Nupes to come step so that the show would have Kappa representation. Of course the Lambda Nupes agreed. Video coming soon...

Temple Smash Performance

The Lambda Nupes performed in Temple Smash's first episode of the year in front of a live studio audeince. The episode was loaded onto the Temple Smash website. Check it out. The Nupes take the stage at about 9 and a half miuntes into the show.



Temple Smash Episode 5! from templesmash on Vimeo.

Philly AIDS Walk

The Lambda Nupes participated in the Philly AIDS Walk this weekend at the Philadelphia Art Museum to raise money and awareness for AIDS. The Nupes were able to rasie over $450 dollars towards the cause. Joined by the Delta Eta Chapter and local Kappa Leaguers, they were able to complete all 8.4 miles together.

University of Delaware Step Show - September 25

Just after completing the Sickle Cell Walk, the Lambda Nupes headed down to the University of Delaware to particpate in the Nu Xi Chapter's step show. Since the competition needed a Kappa team at the last minute, the Lambda Nupes agreed to come down and perform. Good looking out Nupes.

Minority Organization Showkase

Last night the Lambda Nupes put on another successful event, packing out the Owl Kove for their 5th Annual Minority Organization Showkase. The showcase included 23 minority organizations on campus who were able to inform students about what they do for Temple and the surrounding community. The program, filled with useful information, performances, and time to walk around and visit organzations' tables, served as a great opportunity to increase student involvemnet in minority organzations on Temple University's campus. Kongrats on a succcessful program Nupes.

What's Poppin This Week?

The Lambda Nupes have a lot planned for the week. First up, on Wednesday starting at 7:11 the Lambda Nupes will be hosting thier annual Minority Organization Showkase. There will be representation from 23 different minority student organiztions on campus to provide information on their history and how other students can get involved. There will also be performances by some of the organizations.

On Thursday night, the Lambda Nupes will be taking the stage and performing on Temple University's student run variety show "TEMPLE SMASH". All are invited to come be a part of the live studio audience. Admission is FREE. Limited seating is first come, first serve, so it is encouraged to show up outside the studio before 8:15PM. Doors open at 8:15PM and close at 8:30PM. Come out and support! If you can't make it, watch it live online on templesmash.com at 8:30PM. They will stream the show live for you to watch at home, or while you work in the tech center.

The Lambda Nupes will be finshing up the week with a community service walk on Sunday morning. Join the Lambda Nupes as they participate in the Kidney Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo. Check-in begins at 7:30am and the event begins at 9am. Registration is $25 a person and we will gladly accept donations.

Meet the Kappas

Last week, the Lambda Nupes hosted their annual "Meet the Kappas" event in the Student Center room 200A. It was a packed event, bringing out many students, local Kappa Leaguers, and other chapters from the Philadelphia area. There was also a short presentation by a representative from Big Brothers Big Sisters which resulted in 8 new applications for Big Brothers. Nice job Nupes.

Delta Water Ice Social - September 15

The Lambda Nupes make a trip out to Penn to support the Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to support their annual Freshman Water Ice Social.

iKare Fundraiser

The Lambda Nupes put on event for the iKare initiative at Applebee's in Center City in order to aid the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The Lambda Nupes were able to raise $100.

iKare

Come out and join the Lambda Nupes at Applebees on 15th & Samson. TONIGHT from 6pm-9pm. Only $10 gets you appetizers, drink specials, and a donation to to victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Proceeds support the iKare Haiti Relief Fund.

Upcoming Events

Check out two of the Lambda Nupes' upcoming programs. Meet the Kappas  will be held on Tuesday, September 21 at 7:11pm in the Student Center room 200A. There will be all types of games, music, and a short presentation by Big Brothers Big Sisters. Come out and chill with the Lambda Nupes.

Our annual Minority Organization Showcase will be held on Wednesday, Septemer 29th at 7:11 in the Mitten Hall Owl Cove. We have 23 different organizations coming out to present, so come join us and find out how you can get involved in the one that is right for you.

We hope to see you at both of these events. Don't forget to sign up for our listserv so you can get updates for all of our events.

NPHC Stroll Exhibition - September 2, 2010

NPHC hosted a stroll exhibition on Liacouras Walk as part of the Temple University Football Send Off. Free pretzels, water ice, fun, and of course...strolling. The Lambda Nupes and the rest of NPHC took some time out between classes to set it out for the crowd. Stay tuned for the video coming soon...

Temple Smash

For the Good of Kappa, Brother DeVon Robinson has been appointed Director of Advertising for Temple Smash. Temple Smash is taped in TV Studio 1 in Annenberg Hall, The School of Communications and Theatre (SCAT) building, at Temple University in Philadelphia. Starting in March of 2009, the program became Temple's first variety show production produced by students for students. The mission of the show is to showcase the diversity of university talent, provide students with an alternative platform for expression, serve as an extracurricular outlet for students interested in learning about broadcast media, develop a synergy between SCAT departments, and better unify the Temple student body as well as the Philadelphia community through the program's content.

The show continues to gather a wide array of talent, crew, current students, and alumni. Also, Smash has featured city-wide and nationally recognized performers, such as Philly's Phunniest Comedian Winner Anton Shuford, America's Best Dance Crew contestants Fresh Select, and American Idol Finalist Tyler Grady.

The Lambda Nupes will perfoming on Temple Smash on September 30th so stay tuned. Congratulations again to Brother DeVon Robinson.

Welcome Week Concert – August 28, 2010

For the good of Kappa, Brother Damon DeShields hosted the 2010 Welcome Week concert, introducing Wale to perform.

Welcome Wagon - September 7

The Lambda Nupes went out in the Philadelphia area today as a part of Temple University's Welcome Wagon program, giving out smoke detectors and flyers to Philadelphia residents. Their goal was to promote being a "good neighbor" in the Temple community. This isn't the first time the Lambda Nupes have participated in this program in collaboration with Campus Safety, and it most likely will not be the last. The Nupes are always looking for a way to benefit the community.

New Goon Squad?

Seeing as how half of the original Goon Squad has retired after their trip to the ESPY'S last July, the Lambda Nupes seem to be the only ones remaining other than Laurence Bell from Delta Eta's Philadelphia Citywide Chapter. They have been getting step competition invites left and right. Perhaps they can use a couple of these shows as practice for this year's Sprite Step-Off. Below is a list invites and possible upcoming performances:

University of Delaware - September 25
Pace University Homecoming - October 14
Bison Stomp Out Classic (Bucknell University)- October 22
Shippensburg Homecoming - October 23
Rowan University - October 30
Alpha Phi Alpha's Annual Rutgers Step Show - December 4
Step Correct (NY) - January 1st

Guiness World Record Attempt - August 25, 2010

This year during Welcome Week, the Class of 2014 was determined to break the Guinness World Record for largest game of Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes. Brother Damon DeShields helped coordinate the event and served as the liaison between the students and Guinness. The event had a great turnout, however the freshman class fell short of the 1,461 people they needed to break the record. Maybe next year?

Temple University Spring Fling Step Show – April 15, 2010

The Lambda Nupes team up with the Delta Eta Philadelphia Citywide Chapter to win 1st place and $1500 at Temple University's Spring Fling Step Show. After finding out only a week before that the Pi Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha also had prepared a "Hangover" theme for their show, the Nupes switched their theme to "Ocean's 11" at the last minute. The performance was filled with precise steps, daredevil tactics, humor, sex appeal, and a successful robbery of the actual step show trophies during the performance. Good job Nupes.

TUGA Meet the Greeks

The Lambda Nupes were strong in numbers, positively representing Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at their table for TUGA Meet the Greeks.

Fresh Serve – August 26, 2010

The Lambda Nupes helped set up and prepare Temple University’s annual Fresh Serve event during Welcome Week. Starting at 9am, they helped transfer and sort out all of the supplies needed for each of the 26 different sites being visited in the North Philadelphia area. Over 600 participants came out to volunteer for this event. Check out the link below.

NYtoCali.com

Brothers Jordan Jackson (SP 06) and Aaron Andrews (SP 07) launched their new website at midnight, August 17th. The blog, entitled NY to Cali, is dedicated to all things hip-hop, covering everything from music, to sports, to fashion, making sure they deliver all the exclusives and sneak peeks. And of course they always keep it 100%. Check it out.

NY to Cali

Wale's More About Nothing Mixtape

In preparation for Wale's More About Nothing Mixtape, Brother Walu Mwalulino (SP 07) produced some official videos as teasers. Check out the links below. Shoutout to Brother Aaron Wyche (SP 07) for starring in the video for "The Breakup Song", arguably one of the best tracks on the mixtape.

ESPY Awards Performance - July 14

Thanks to the video "Step Into A World" filmed and produced by Brother Walu Mwalilino (SP 07), the Lambda Nupes gained recognition from ESPN and were invited to perform at the ESPYS on July 14. The Lambda Nupes along with the rest if the Goon Squad were given an all-expense paid trip to Las Angeles, California to perform with Waka Flocka, Laws, the FAMU Marching 100, and three other fraternity all-star step teams.

Atlanta Greek Picnic Step Show – June 19, 2010

After having being involved with two consecutive successful step shows, Brothers Zachary Twyman, Steuart Wright , and Darius Scott decide to join Damon DeShields on the Goon Squad All-Star Step Team led by Step Master Ernest Drummond (Kappa Omega ’01) . Former Lambda Chapter step master Devin DeShields (SP 06) also came out of retirement to step in the $10,000 ATL Greek Picnic Step Show. The Nupes ended up coming in 4th in the competition and thoroughly enjoyed their stay in Atlanta.

Undergraduate Leadership Institute – Delta Class

Congratulations to Brother Anthony T. Powell, Jr. for being selected to attend the Undergraduate Leadership Institute – Delta Class in Cincinatti, Ohio from June 5^th – 12^th. This particular class of ULI was a very competitive class to be accepted in to. This class had applicants from all over the United States and across the seas. Only the best, of the best were accepted to the Delta Class of ULI. The reason this class was so competitive is the fact that this was the first class to be sponsored by an outside company; that being General Electric (GE). General Electric invested money into each participant and expected great things. Over the course of eight days the 48 scholars that attended were worked, questioned, advised, and taught. The overall goal of these eight days was to help build Brothers that would return to their respective Chapters and make positive contributions to their Chapter and Kappa at large, while at the same time sharing the knowledge they acquired while at the Institute. Over the course of the eight days the major aspects of the Institute were the educational lectures and guest speakers, including the Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi, accomplished judges, doctors, and lawyers; all of which were Kappa men. In addition, there were group physical challenges, group discussions, and group (Chapter) meetings, which all served the purpose of building bonds between young Black males that had come from many different places. Overall, there was much to be taken away from the whole experience and the experience itself is a privilege many would benefit from, but most will not experience. The Lambda Nupes are privileged to have be led by a Polemarch who has experienced such an opportunity.