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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. The specific goals and principles of Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. are: Academics - Our first goal is to support high academic achievement. The primary purpose of attending college can be realized when committed men upholding the principles set forth by NAK provide for one another an environment that supports intellectual stimulation and opportunities for the mastery of their individual academic areas of study. Brotherhood Neither the individual brother, nor Nu Alpha Kappa as a whole could achieve its first two goals without an unshakable commitment to the third and final goal: Carnalismo . The bond of brotherhood shared among the brothers of Nu Alpha Kappa assures the successful attainment of the first two goals. All brothers of Nu Alpha Kappa look forward in participating in the fraternity-sanctioned events as they provide an opportunity to build and strengthen the bond of brotherhood which began during pledgeship. Culture Although culture is our second goal, it is important to note that Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. is Latino-based fraternity that encompasses and values all cultures. Nu Alpha Kappa welcomes and encourages interest and membership of anyone regardless of ethnicity, race or creed. The manner by which Nu Alpha Kappa achieves its second goal is through campus and community service. Each chapter of Nu Alpha Kappa has made its presence felt on its campus and its community through dedicated and dependable volunteer service. 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
Does your group host culturally based programs? La Familia Counseling Center, Dia de la Familia NAKland (Higher Education Motivation to the underrepresented students)
Community Service and Philanthropy
What is the community service, philanthropy, or cause that your organization most frequently supports? Latino Community-Clean Up Parks, Neighborhoods, and churches. Shriners Hospital
What is the community service, philanthropy, or cause that your organization most frequently supports? Latino Community-Clean Up Parks, Neighborhoods, and churches, Also the Shriners Hospital
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 with BloodSource Padres (Children with Cancer) NAKLand The purpose of the NAKLand Children's Carnival is to promote and foster a positive relationship between the City of Sacramento and the Sacramento State University Greek community. In doing so NAK will be able to continue to provide a safe environment for families and students of the university to build bridges and provide positive role models. Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. is excited to bring what we call NAKLand Children's Carnival. This Carnival, which is open to the public and no charge, will take place simultaneously as Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. hosts a National Bone Marrow Drive Registry. The carnival will host a variety of inflatable's such as: Big Glove Boxing Arena, Inflatable Jousting Pedestal, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Giant Scramble Slides, at least Four Carnival Game booths giving out prizes, plus several small games giving out prizes. More importantly this event will serve as a catalyst to educate guest, family, friends and members of the community about the importance of registering with the National Marrow Donor Program. With the help of Nu Alpha Kappa and Bloodsource-Sacramento, we plan to register over 200 new registered donors and update information of those already in the registry, which according to NMDP would be a great success.
Approximately how many hours per month do individual members or your organization participate in community service or philanthropy projects? 6
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? Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. strictly adheres to any local, state, or federal jurisdictions that enforce anti-hazing laws.
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: 2.4
Color(s): Red, White, Bronze
Symbol: NAK Crest Emblem
Nickname: Xinacos (Nakos) or NAK
Motto: Men of Mind...Mind of Culture...Men of Pride
Year: 1988 at Cal Poly, Cal Poly St. Luis Obispo, CA
First at Sac State: 1996
US Chapters: 20
You should know...
Each chapter has their own commitment to serve their community. The causes that we support vary from chapter to chapter, including causes such as Boys and Girls Club, Padres Contra el Cancer or mentoring youth in area schools. Nationally, we support the National Marrow Donor Program, adding people to bone marrow registry in hopes to save lives. Pledgeship: Pledgeship to Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. is nothing more than a promise. It is a promise of a life-long dedication to all of the ideals and purposes of the brotherhood. This promise is made to all those who aspire to it, regardless of social, racial, or personal preference. This promise is made to individuals whose personal, social, and academic qualifications, are accepted by this fraternity. Those few persons who are given membership to a pledge class will be referred to as Pledgemen of Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. The Pledgemen are unique to Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. They are given a chance to prove themselves as NAK material. It is not the intent of NAK to have more members or chapters than any other organization. NAK would like to concentrate on quality membership and first rate chapters that satisfy NAK's purpose of achievements and our life-long commitment to progressive excellence. No pledgemen worthy of membership would at any time in his life feel that he has done this fraternity a favor. Personal, social and academic qualifications are asked from the pledgemen to see if the ability to live and interact in close and open companionship with men of similar values exists. It also includes the ability to obey the will of the majority without sacrifices of individual beliefs.