Nu Alpha Kappa
Nu Alpha Kappa | |
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ΝΑΚ | |
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Founded | February 26, 1988 California Polytechnic State University |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | NIC |
Former Affiliation | NALFO |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Latino |
Scope | National |
Motto | "Men of Mind, Men of Culture, Men of Pride" |
Colors | Red,White,andBronze |
Mascot | XiNAKo![]() |
Chapters | 28 |
Nickname | NAKs, Nakos, Xinakos |
Headquarters | P.O. Box 1287 Roseville,California95678 United States |
Website | www |
Nu Alpha Kappa(ΝΑΚ) is an American collegiateLatino-basedfraternity.[1]Nu Alpha Kappa was founded on the campus ofCalifornia Polytechnic State Universityin 1988.[2]Nu Alpha Kappa was a charter member of theNational Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations(NALFO).[3]It is now a member of theNorth American Interfraternity Conference.[4]
History
[edit]The fraternity began with fifteen friends at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, California who wanted to create a club for Hispanic students at the predominantly Anglo campus.[5][2]Initially, the group called itself "Naco", after Spanish slang for a person who gets along well with everyone.[5]This became Nu Alpha Kappa on February 26, 1988.[4]The fraternity was established based on a commitment to "Carnalismo" or brotherhood, the search for knowledge, and the retention and pride of culture.[2]
Eleven of the original organizing friends became the fraternity's founders, including:[3]
- Antonio Arreola
- Marin Arreola
- Nicolas Arreola
- Ernesto Garcia
- Moises Herrera
- Jesse Martinez
- Hector Mendoza
- Joel Romero
- Alberto Salazar
- Antonio Valenzuela
- Ramiro Ramos
Symbols
[edit]The nameΝΑΚwas selected to represent the "nac" sound inXinaco.[3]Xinaco(CHI-Na-Kos), aNahuatlword used by theOlmecs,describes "an educated, amiable individual whose personality and charisma transcends and enlightens all cultures and social".[3]
The fraternity's colors are red, white, and bronze.[3][6]Its mascot is XiNAKo.[3]Its motto is "Men of Mind, Men of Culture, Men of Pride."[3][6]
National philanthropy
[edit]Nu Alpha Kappa supports theNational Marrow Donor Program(NMDP) and its Hispanic/Latino Stem Cell and Marrow Initiative in California, Colorado, and Nevada.[5][6]Its other charity is the NAKLand Children's Carnival.[6]
Alumni Association
[edit]TheΝΑΚNational Alumni Association was officially established in 2014.[7]
Chapters
[edit]Collegiate chapters
[edit]Nu Alpha Kappa has established collegiate chapters in California, Nevada, and Colorado.[1][8]Active chapters are indicated inbold.Inactive chapters and institutions are initalics.
Alumni chapters
[edit]Following is a list of the Nu Alpha Kappa alumni chapters. Active chapters are indicated inbold.Inactive chapters are initalics.
Chapter | Institution | Status | References |
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Fresno State Alumni Association | California State University, Fresno | Active | [13] |
UCSDΝΑΚAlumni Association | University of California, San Diego | Active | [13] |
NAK Riverside Alumni Association | University of California, Riverside | Active | [13] |
Iota Chapter | California State University, Sacramento | Active | [13] |
Kappa Chapter | University of California, Davis | Active | [13] |
Beta Chapter – ALAS | San Diego State University | Active | [13] |
Tau Chapter Alumni Association | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | Active | [13] |
San Jose State Alpha Alumni Association | San Jose State University | Active | [13] |
Delta Chapter Alumni Association | California State University, Stanislaus | Active | [13] |
Gamma Chapter | Sonoma State University | Active | [13] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^abLurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (January 18, 2021) "Nu Alpha Kappa".Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities.Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed August 27, 2023.
- ^abc"History".NAK San Jose State University.Retrieved2023-08-27.
- ^abcdefg"History".Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc.Retrieved2023-08-27.
- ^abShelton, Todd (2019-01-21)."Member Fraternities".NIC | North American Interfraternity Conference.Retrieved2023-08-27.
- ^abcd"Nu Alpha Kappa".Davis Wiki.Retrieved2023-08-27.
- ^abcde"Nu Alpha Kappa | Fraternity and Sorority Life".University of Northern Colorado.Retrieved2023-08-27.
- ^López, Juan Valentín."About The NAA".Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc.Retrieved2023-08-27.
- ^"National Chapters".Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc.Retrieved2023-08-27.
- ^"Nu Alpha Kappa | Chicanx Latinx Faculty Staff Association".California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo.Retrieved2023-08-27.
- ^"UCSB Greek Life Works To Mend Relationship with Administration and Students Alike After Series of Shutdowns".The Daily Nexus.2019-01-24.Retrieved2023-08-27.
- ^"Recognized Chapters: Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc".Fraternity and Sorority Life | Colorado State University.RetrievedAugust 27,2023.
- ^"Omega Chapter".Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc.Retrieved2023-08-27.
- ^abcdefghijLópez, Juan Valentín."Alumni Chapters".Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc.Retrieved2023-08-27.
External links
[edit]- Student organizations established in 1988
- North American Interfraternity Conference
- Student societies in the United States
- Hispanic and Latino American organizations
- Latino fraternities and sororities
- 1988 establishments in California
- Former members of National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations