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Guiding Principles
We, NU ALPHA KAPPA, seek to unite and involve all students in a more harmonious and brotherly atmosphere through academic, social and cultural means. There is a need to interface the various backgrounds that constitute the student body of our fraternal university chapter, in order to improve relations amongst all students and the community.
Crest of Nu Alpha Kappa
Cultural Foundation
Latino-based fraternity which encompasses and values all cultures
These are the culturally based programs we host:
Nuestra Belleza:
Bueaty Pageant event to fund-raise for our NAKo scholarship.
La Posada:
Traditional event in which we host families and children and give away candy, food, and game prizes for those in need.
NAK Land:
NAK Land is a carnival style event. It was planned and put together for children in low income neighborhoods. NAK Land consist of Carnival Games, Sports, Face Painting, Food, Prize Give-a-ways, and more.
Community Service and Philanthropy
What is the community service, philanthropy, or cause that your organization most frequently supports?Bone Marrow Drive and NAK Land
What program(s) or event(s) does your organization at Sacramento State coordinate to support the community service, philanthropy, or cause mentioned above?Bone Marrow Drive:
The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), created in 1986, is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis , Minnesota . Its mission is to extend and improve life through innovative stem cell therapies.
The Hispanos Dando Esperanza: Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc.-Hermandad Initiative is dedicated to outreaching the Hispanic/Latino communities. This outreach to the Hispanic/Latino community demonstrates that the National Marrow Donor Program and Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. are committed to serving our cultural diversity U.S.A. This initiative promotes innovation and teamwork.
By incorporating these values, the National Marrow Donor Program and Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. aspire to set a standard of excellence nationwide that rewards our recipients, donors, volunteers, and communities.
This Hispanic/Latino Stem Cell and Marrow Initiative focuses efforts throughout California Colorado and Nevada with 92 National Marrow Donor Program donor centers and 10 recruitment groups, and 16 Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. Chapters.
NAKland:
NAK Land is a carnival style Easter event. It was planned and put together for children in low income neighborhoods. NAK Land consist of Carnival Games, Sports, Face Painting, Food, Easter Egg Hunt, Prize Give-a-ways, and more.
Approximately how many hours per month do individual members or your organization participate in community service or philanthropy projects 100
How many community service or philanthropy projects does your organization participate in each semester? 5
Risk Management
Does your organization have a bylaw or statement regarding hazing? Hazing is defined by the FIPG (Fraternal Information Programming Group) as:
Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside of the confines of the chapter house; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution.
Does your organization have an insurance policy? Yes
Does your organization have a Risk Management policy? Yes
Quick Stats
Name: Nu Alpha Kappa
Minimum GPA: 2.75
Color(s): Red, White, Bronze
Symbol: Xinaco
Nickname: NAKs
Motto: Men of Mind, Men of Culture, Men of Pride
Year: February 26, 1988 at Cal Poly, Cal Poly St. Luis Obispo, CA
First at Sac State: July 27, 1996
US Chapters: 21
Headquarters: Sacramento, California, USA
You should know...
We are an organization that seeks to have a broad base of brothers. Our differences is what makes us such a powerful force on and off campus. We strive to live by our pillars which are Academics, Brotherhood, Culture, and Community Service.