The FSU chapter was founded October 24, 1941. In the early years, members of ALD sponsored money-raising projects to provide a hundred dollar scholarship for one of their members. A candlelight initiation ceremony was held during both the Fall and Spring quarters for freshmen women who had received a 3.5 or or better scholastic average their first two terms.

Dr. Barbara Mann, Associate Professor of Higher Education and Director of the Hardee Center for Women in Higher Education at FSU, served as a Council Member-at-Large from 1986 to 1992. She went to FSU in 1980 and earned a degree in higher education. She returned to FSU in 1988 and worked as an associate professor of higher education and the Director of the Hardee Center for Women in Higher Education, where she served as a major professor for 32 doctoral students and 240 master’s students. Her legacy and commitment to the Hardee Center are honored by the annual Dr. Barbara Mann Award, established at FSU in 2017-18.

View the pages below from the FSU Flastacowo and Tally Ho! yearbooks, articles referencing FSU in ALD’s The Flame magazine, and articles from Florida Flambeau - an FSU newspaper.

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Eligibility Verification Form

Information about Joining ALD

Joining can open doors for you and offer opportunities to stand out, be recognized, and enjoy a more well-rounded college experience.

Setting yourself apart can be challenging among other high-achieving students. Alpha Lambda Delta provides a community of scholars, a platform to develop your leadership and career-readiness skills, and financial support through scholarships, perks, discounts, and educational partnerships. We have been the ultimate partner for students striving for academic greatness and career success for over 100 years.

Lifetime membership in Alpha Lambda Delta is a one-time cost. It includes the headquarters dues of $35 and the local chapter dues of $10. Be sure to submit the Eligibility Verification Form by April 30. Once eligibility is verified, you will receive an official email invitation with next steps for membership. The deadline for accepting membership is May 5.

To answer any questions, please feel free to contact ALD Headquarters at 585-364-0840 or email ald@nationalald.org. You may also text questions to 585-494-7780 (text only).

We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to join our community of scholars!

Sincerely,
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

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