The Lambda Alpha chapter (#265) at the University of California, Irvine was installed June 1, 2002 with National Vice President for Colonization & Membership Michael Osborn serving as the installing officer. The Phi chapter from UCLA served as the advising chapter, and former National Chapter Field Representative Brian Parker served as the colony’s advising person.
Charter members of the Lambda Alpha chapter include: Matthew Karaffa, Christopher Gee, Cristina Tangonan, Stacey Rogers, Erika Narimatsu, Jonathan Soong, Yeon Choi, Lillian Ayala, Margaret Kaleuati, Christopher Kipp, Gordon Lin, Stephen Sefl, Michael Sison, and Mark Hamamura.