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== References == |
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Chi Rho Omicron | |
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XPO | |
Founded | February 16, 1995 California State University, Fresno |
Type | Social |
Emphasis | Filipino |
Scope | Regional |
Motto | Mg Lalaking Kagalanggalang (Respectful Young Gentlemen) |
Colors | Blue and Black |
Chapters | 10 chapters |
Members | 700 + lifetime |
Headquarters | 4049 Fawn Circle Sacramento, California 95823 United States |
Chi Rho Omicron (XPO) is a Filipino-based fraternity founded in 1995 at California State University, Fresno.[1] It is the largest Filipino-based fraternity in the United States, with ten established chapters in California.
History
Chi Rho Omicron was founded on February 16, 1995, on the campus of California State University, Fresno. The fraternity was created by seven individuals (Founding Fathers) to fill a void in Greek life for Filipinos. However, men from every culture are welcome to join the fraternity.
Soon after its creation and official recognition by the university, XPO expanded with Beta chapter at San Francisco State University in 1996.[1] Other colonies were established, resulting in ten chapters being chartered in California.
The fraternity was incorporated in the State of California on March 24, 2006.
Members
As of 2023, over 700 men have joined the fraternity since its founding. Although brothers are from various universities, each is given a number that he, alone, owns. Starting with the Founding Fathers who were #1 - #7, the newest brothers have #700+, and so on.
Community Work
Reconstruction of the International Hotel
Fight for Equity for Filipino World War II veterans
Pinoy/Pinay Educational Program
Chapters
Chi Rho Omicron has established chapters across universities in California.[1] Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.
Chapter | Chartered/Range | University | City, State | Status | References |
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Alpha | February 16, 1995 | California State University, Fresno | Fresno, California | Inactive | |
Beta | February 20, 1996 | San Francisco State University | San Francisco, California | Active | |
Gamma | California State University, East Bay | Hayward, California | Inactive | ||
Delta | University of San Francisco | San Francisco, California | Active | ||
Epsilon | May 18, 1998 | California State University, Sacramento | Sacramento, California | Active | |
Zeta | May 11, 2000 | University of California, Davis | Davis, California | Active | [a] |
Eta | June 2, 2000 | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | Pomona, California | Active | |
Theta | San Diego State University | San Diego, California | Active | [b] | |
Iota | California State University, Long Beach | Long Beach, California | Inactive | [c] | |
Kappa | University of California, Irvine | Irvine, California | Active |
References
- ^ a b c Lurding, Carroll and Becque, Fran. (May 1, 2023) "Chi Rho Omicron". Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities. Urbana: University of Illinois. Accessed June 3, 2023.