Nu Alpha Kappa is a Latino-based fraternity which encompasses and values all cultures. As the largest Latino-based Fraternity in the West Coast, Nu Alpha Kappa seeks to develop young males into professional men while establishing an everlasting network with Brothers in California, Nevada, and Colorado.
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Mission
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.
chapter facts
Founded April 30th,2005
Colors: Red, White, and Bronze
Pillars: Academics, Culture, and Brotherhood
Colors: Red, White, and Bronze
Pillars: Academics, Culture, and Brotherhood
philanthropy
Nu Alpha Kappa, Inc. fraternity looks forward to bringing the “NAKLand Children’s Carnival” to our communities each year. The festival is open to the public at no charge while Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. simultaneously hosts a National Bone Marrow Drive Registry. The carnival celebrates “El Dia de Los Niños” (Children’s Day) and hosts a variety of inflatable jumpers 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 with rewards.
The Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. 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.
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 22 Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. Chapters
The Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. 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.
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 22 Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. Chapters
History
We were formed from a meeting that took place on February 26, 1988 at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Fifteen good friends gathered, of which eleven would eventually become our Founding Fathers. These friends called themselves Nacos — a sometimes derisive term, but at its heart referring to those who give unselfishly and are friendly to all.
These Nacos wanted to demonstrate that they were an important part of the Cal Poly student body. They were enthusiastic about starting a club to help Latino students overcome the culture shock experienced when arriving at a predominantly Anglo university. As their excitement grew, they sought to create structure for their ideas. They decided to form a fraternal cultural organization.
Adapting the term Naco to the university fraternity system, the group officially became Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, or NAK for short. Although choosing to adopt the formalized structure of the fraternity system, NAK was — and remains — determined to distinguish itself from traditional “frats” by maintaining a commitment to the ideals of academic excellence, cultural knowledge, and true brotherhood.
The pressures of being the first Latino-based fraternity at Cal Poly were significant. Despite having many supporters on campus, there were also many detractors who anticipated NAK’s demise. With steadfast determination, the brothers of NAK persevered.
Their hard work has paid off. More than 25 years later, NAK is one of the most respected organizations at Cal Poly — and at each of the 26 other chapters throughout California, Nevada and Colorado that have since joined the NAK familia.
These Nacos wanted to demonstrate that they were an important part of the Cal Poly student body. They were enthusiastic about starting a club to help Latino students overcome the culture shock experienced when arriving at a predominantly Anglo university. As their excitement grew, they sought to create structure for their ideas. They decided to form a fraternal cultural organization.
Adapting the term Naco to the university fraternity system, the group officially became Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, or NAK for short. Although choosing to adopt the formalized structure of the fraternity system, NAK was — and remains — determined to distinguish itself from traditional “frats” by maintaining a commitment to the ideals of academic excellence, cultural knowledge, and true brotherhood.
The pressures of being the first Latino-based fraternity at Cal Poly were significant. Despite having many supporters on campus, there were also many detractors who anticipated NAK’s demise. With steadfast determination, the brothers of NAK persevered.
Their hard work has paid off. More than 25 years later, NAK is one of the most respected organizations at Cal Poly — and at each of the 26 other chapters throughout California, Nevada and Colorado that have since joined the NAK familia.