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|name = Chi Rho Omicron |
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|letters= {{lang|grc|XPO}} |
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|letters = {{lang|grc|ΧΡΟ}} |
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|name= Chi Rho Omicron |
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|motto=''Mg Lalaking Kagalanggalang (Respectful Young Gentlemen)'' |
|motto =''Mg Lalaking Kagalanggalang (Respectful Young Gentlemen)'' |
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|crest = File:The_crest_of_Chi_Rho_Omicron.jpg |
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|crest = [[File:XPO+Banner.png|thumb|Crest of Chi Rho Omicron]] |
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|image_size = 180px |
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|alt=The official emblem of Chi Rho Omicron Fraternity |
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|alt = The official emblem of Chi Rho Omicron Fraternity |
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|founded = {{start date and years ago|1995|02|16}} |
|founded = {{start date and years ago|1995|02|16}} |
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|birthplace= [[California State University, Fresno]] |
|birthplace = [[California State University, Fresno]] |
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|affiliation = Independent |
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|type= [[List of social fraternities and sororities|Social]] |
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|type = [[List of social fraternities and sororities|Social]] |
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|chapters = 10 chapters |
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|emphasis = Filipino |
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|scope = Regional |
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|pillars = Academics, brotherhood, culture, and community |
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|chapters = 10 |
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|members = |
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|lifetime = 700 + |
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|colors = {{color box|#06549F}} [[Blue]] and {{color box|#000000}} [[Black]] <!--The blue used on the crest, which came up as Raiden Blue, appears to be associated with a video game of that name.--> |
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|address = 4049 Fawn Circle |
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|city = [[Sacramento]] |
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|state = [[California]] |
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|ZIP code = 95823 |
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|country = United States |
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|website = |
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}} |
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'''Chi Rho Omicron''' ('''{{lang|grc|ΧΡΟ}}''') is a [[Filipinos|Filipino]]-based [[Fraternities and sororities in North America|fraternity]] founded in 1995 at [[California State University, Fresno]].<ref name=":0">Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (May 1, 2023) "[https://uofi.app.box.com/v/mens-pdf-folder/file/459817264179 Chi Rho Omicron]". [https://www.library.illinois.edu/slc/welcome/fraternity-sorority-almanac/ Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities]. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed June 3, 2023.</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Conclara |first=Rommel |date=January 9, 2023 |title=Fil-Ams raise funds for school tools that teach about PH heroes |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/09/23/fil-ams-raise-funds-for-school-tools-that-teach-about-ph-heroes |access-date=June 3, 2023 |website=ABS-CBN |publication-place=Quezon City, Philippines}}</ref> It has chartered ten chapters in California.<ref name=":3" /> |
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== History == |
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Chi Rho Omicron was founded on February 16, 1995, on the campus of [[California State University, Fresno]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Chi Rho Omicron Inc. Fraternity - myBAR |url=https://mybar.cpp.edu/organization/chirhoomicron |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=California State Polytechnic University, Pomona}}</ref> Its seven Founding Fathers were:<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://longbeachxpo.wixsite.com/longbeachxpo/about-us |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=LB Chi Rho Omicron |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last= |title=Pomona XPO — History |url=https://pomonaxpo.tumblr.com/about |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=Pomona XPO}}</ref> |
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* Joseph L. Bautista |
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* Florencio G. Costales Jr. |
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* Mark E. Dolor |
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* Wenceslao Oscar Gonzales III |
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* Jay R. Ladran |
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* Alberto E. Palma Jr. |
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* Augustine C. Tuliao Jr. |
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The fraternity was created to strengthen Filipino unity by removing the divisions between regions, class levels, and language barriers.<ref name=":2" /> However, men from every culture are welcome to join the fraternity.<ref name=":2" /> Its mission is ''"''to promote the understanding, enrichment, and appreciation of the Pilipino culture, history, and heritage through a brotherhood/family environment; to instill the desire for self-improvement, scholastic excellence, and the cultivation for civic responsibility."<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> Its pillars are academics, brotherhood, culture, and community.<ref name=":1" /> |
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Soon after its creation and official recognition by the university, '''{{lang|grc|ΧΡΟ}}''' expanded with ''Beta chapter'' at [[San Francisco State University]] in 1996.<ref name=":0" /> Other colonies were established, resulting in eight additional chapters being chartered elsewhere in California.<ref name=":1" /> |
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'''Chi Rho Omicron''' ('''{{lang|grc|XPO}}'''), is a [[Filipino]]-based [[Fraternities and sororities in North America|fraternity]]. |
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The fraternity was incorporated in the State of California on March 24, 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chi Rho Omicron |url=https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_ca/2860492 |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=Open Corporates}}</ref> Since its founding, Chi Rho Omicron has initiated more than 700 members.<ref name=":6" /> |
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Known by many as "XPO", Chi Rho Omicron was founded on February 16, 1995 on the campus of [[California State University, Fresno]]. XPO is the largest Filipino based fraternity in the United States, with 10 established chapters across the state of California. |
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== Community service == |
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The fraternity's community service projects tend to have a link to the Filipino community.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Chi Rho Omicron |url=https://localwiki.org/davis/Chi_Rho_Omicron |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=University of California Davis - LocalWiki}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4" /> Projects include supporting the equity for Filipino World War II veterans and the reconstruction of the [[International Hotel (San Francisco)|International Hotel]] in San Francisco.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":4" /> The fraternity raises funds for the Pinoy/Pinay Educational Program, providing school supplies and Filipino history books to elementary students in San Francisco.<ref name=":1" /> The fraternity also hosts Filipino Heritage Week activities on campus and in its various communities.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Tang |first=Katy |date=October 25, 2004 |title=Filipino Heritage Week returns to UC Davis this week All communities welcome to attend events |pages=3 |work=California Aggie |url=https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=UCD20041025.2.15&srpos=1&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN-%22chi+rho+omicron%22------- |url-status= |access-date=June 3, 2023 |via=California Digital Newspaper Collection}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Aziz |first=Roya |date=October 18, 1999 |title=Filipino American fraternity educates the community about cultural identity |pages=1 |work=California Aggie |url=https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=UCD19991018.2.3&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN-%22chi+rho+omicron%22------- |access-date=June 3, 2023 |via=California Digital Newspaper Collection}}</ref> |
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The Purpose of Chi Rho Omicron shall be to promote the understanding, enrichment, and appreciate of the Pilipino Culture, history and heritage through a brotherhood/ family environment, to instill the desire for self improvement, scholastic excellence, and the cultivation of civic responsibility. |
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== Chapters == |
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Following is a list of Chi Rho Omicron chapters.<ref name=":3" /> Active chapters are indicated in '''bold'''. Inactive chapters are in ''italics''. |
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The fraternity was created by seven individuals (Founding Fathers) in February of 1995 at California State University, Fresno. There was a void of many organizations for Filipino Americans on campus, thus the creation of this group. |
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{| class="wikitable sortable" |
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! Chapter |
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! Chartered/Range |
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! University |
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! City, State |
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!References |
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| ''Alpha'' |
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| February 16, 1995 – 2016 |
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| [[California State University, Fresno]] |
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| [[Fresno, California]] |
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||Inactive |
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|<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> |
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| '''Beta''' |
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|February 20, 1996 |
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| [[San Francisco State University]] |
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| [[San Francisco|San Francisco, California]] |
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||Active |
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| ''Gamma'' |
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| [[California State University, East Bay]] |
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| [[Hayward, California]] |
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||Inactive |
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|<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Focht |first=Bradley |date=September 4, 2014 |title=Rush Week potentials check out frats and sororities |url=https://goldengatexpress.org/47055/latest/news/greek-life-rush-week/ |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=Golden Gate Xpress}}</ref> |
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| ''Delta'' |
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|199x ?–202x ? |
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| [[University of San Francisco]] |
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| [[San Francisco, CA|San Francisco, California]] |
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||Inactive |
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|<ref name=":0" /> |
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| '''Epsilon''' |
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| May 18, 1998 |
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| [[California State University, Sacramento]] |
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| [[Sacramento, California]] |
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||Active |
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| ''Zeta'' |
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| May 11, 2000 – March 20, 2023 |
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| [[University of California, Davis]] |
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| [[Davis, California]] |
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||Inactive |
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|<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Organizational Conduct {{!}} CSI |url=https://csi.ucdavis.edu/organizational-conduct/ |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=UC Davis}}</ref>{{Efn|Formed as a colony in 1999. In 2015, the chapter lost its registration with the university for at least five years for hazing.}} |
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| '''Eta''' |
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|June 2, 2000 |
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| [[California State Polytechnic University, Pomona]] |
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| [[Pomona, California]] |
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||Active |
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|<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":4" /> |
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| '''Theta''' |
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|May 11, 2008 |
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| [[San Diego State University]] |
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| [[San Diego|San Diego, California]] |
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||Active |
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|<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Judicial Reports {{!}} Student Affairs and Campus Diversity |url=https://sacd.sdsu.edu/student-life-leadership/fraternity-and-sorority-life/reports/judicial-reports.aspx |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=San Diego State University |language=en}}</ref>{{Efn|Formed as a colony in 2008. This chapter has not been officially recognized by San Diego State University for some ten years but is still operating as of the fall of 2022.}} |
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| ''Iota'' |
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|November 20, 2014 – 2022 |
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| [[California State University, Long Beach]] |
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| [[Long Beach, California]] |
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||Inactive |
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|<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" />{{Efn|Chapter started as a colony|name=Colony}} |
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| '''Kappa''' |
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|October 21, 2019 |
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| [[University of California, Irvine]] |
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| [[Irvine, California]] |
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||Active |
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|<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=Chi Rho Omicron Inc - XPO |url=https://campusgroups.uci.edu/xpo/home/ |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=Campus Groups UC Irvine}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
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{{Fraternities and Sororities |collapsed}} |
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Soon after it's creation and official recognition by the university, XPO expanded with a new chapter at San Francisco State University. With a significantly higher population of Filipino Americans vs Fresno, the Beta Chapter was able to grow even faster. |
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[[Category:Student societies in the United States]] |
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Eventually, more and more colonies became official chapters through California. Currently, over 700 men have joined the fraternity over the years. |
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[[Category:Student organizations established in 1995]] |
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[[Category:Filipino-American culture in California]] |
Revision as of 07:43, 21 February 2024
Chi Rho Omicron | |
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ΧΡΟ | |
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Founded | February 16, 1995 California State University, Fresno |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | Independent |
Emphasis | Filipino |
Scope | Regional |
Motto | Mg Lalaking Kagalanggalang (Respectful Young Gentlemen) |
Pillars | Academics, brotherhood, culture, and community |
Colors | Blue and Black |
Chapters | 10 |
Members | 700 + lifetime |
Headquarters | 4049 Fawn Circle Sacramento, California 95823 United States |
Chi Rho Omicron (ΧΡΟ) is a Filipino-based fraternity founded in 1995 at California State University, Fresno.[1][2] It has chartered ten chapters in California.[3]
History
Chi Rho Omicron was founded on February 16, 1995, on the campus of California State University, Fresno.[4] Its seven Founding Fathers were:[3][5]
- Joseph L. Bautista
- Florencio G. Costales Jr.
- Mark E. Dolor
- Wenceslao Oscar Gonzales III
- Jay R. Ladran
- Alberto E. Palma Jr.
- Augustine C. Tuliao Jr.
The fraternity was created to strengthen Filipino unity by removing the divisions between regions, class levels, and language barriers.[4] However, men from every culture are welcome to join the fraternity.[4] Its mission is "to promote the understanding, enrichment, and appreciation of the Pilipino culture, history, and heritage through a brotherhood/family environment; to instill the desire for self-improvement, scholastic excellence, and the cultivation for civic responsibility."[3][5] Its pillars are academics, brotherhood, culture, and community.[2]
Soon after its creation and official recognition by the university, ΧΡΟ expanded with Beta chapter at San Francisco State University in 1996.[1] Other colonies were established, resulting in eight additional chapters being chartered elsewhere in California.[2]
The fraternity was incorporated in the State of California on March 24, 2006.[6] Since its founding, Chi Rho Omicron has initiated more than 700 members.[7]
Community service
The fraternity's community service projects tend to have a link to the Filipino community.[8][2][5] Projects include supporting the equity for Filipino World War II veterans and the reconstruction of the International Hotel in San Francisco.[8][5] The fraternity raises funds for the Pinoy/Pinay Educational Program, providing school supplies and Filipino history books to elementary students in San Francisco.[2] The fraternity also hosts Filipino Heritage Week activities on campus and in its various communities.[9][10]
Chapters
Following is a list of Chi Rho Omicron chapters.[3] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.
- ^ Formed as a colony in 1999. In 2015, the chapter lost its registration with the university for at least five years for hazing.
- ^ Formed as a colony in 2008. This chapter has not been officially recognized by San Diego State University for some ten years but is still operating as of the fall of 2022.
- ^ Chapter started as a colony
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (May 1, 2023) "Chi Rho Omicron". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed June 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Conclara, Rommel (January 9, 2023). "Fil-Ams raise funds for school tools that teach about PH heroes". ABS-CBN. Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "About Us". LB Chi Rho Omicron. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ^ a b c d e "Chi Rho Omicron Inc. Fraternity - myBAR". California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ a b c d e "Pomona XPO — History". Pomona XPO. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ^ "Chi Rho Omicron". Open Corporates. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ^ a b "Chi Rho Omicron Inc - XPO". Campus Groups UC Irvine. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ^ a b c "Chi Rho Omicron". University of California Davis - LocalWiki. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ Tang, Katy (October 25, 2004). "Filipino Heritage Week returns to UC Davis this week All communities welcome to attend events". California Aggie. p. 3. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via California Digital Newspaper Collection.
- ^ Aziz, Roya (October 18, 1999). "Filipino American fraternity educates the community about cultural identity". California Aggie. p. 1. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via California Digital Newspaper Collection.
- ^ Focht, Bradley (September 4, 2014). "Rush Week potentials check out frats and sororities". Golden Gate Xpress. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ^ "Organizational Conduct | CSI". UC Davis. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ^ "Judicial Reports | Student Affairs and Campus Diversity". San Diego State University. Retrieved 2023-06-04.