Chi Sigma Tau
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"To serve each other, Is to serve ourselves." -Knights of the Round Table
Chi Sigma Tau Fraternity
ΧΣΤ (Chi Sigma Tau aka Chi Sigs or CST) was founded on September 9, 1999 as an Asian Interest Fraternity on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago. It was the first Asian Interest Fraternity to have been founded in the midwest.
History
The history of the fraternity started on May 31, 1997 with the founding of AFA (Asian Fraternity Association), by the principal founder Paul Ouankeo. Nine other dedicated men on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago would come to form what is now Chi Sigma Tau Fraternity. These nine other dedicated individuals consisted of:
Pierre Somprasert Ouankeo, Chastin Puray, Neil Rafol, Sherman Donson, Javy Mejia, Jay Mejia, Ruperto Mercado, Jr., Paul Tran, Phillips Tran,
Mission
We the men of Chi Sigma Tau, in eternal brotherhood, pledge ourselves to the development of character within each member. We shall encourage and reward academic excellence, promote service in our communities, and educate ourselves and the community around us on issues regarding Asian American culture, history, and identity. By continued involvement in our fraternity, leadership is not only a trait acquired, it is a skill that is mastered, that each brother will carry with themselves far beyond their college years. Although we are an Asian Interest fraternity, it is the strong policy of Chi Sigma Tau to make all membership-related decisions without regard to age, race, or religion.
Pillars of the Fraternity
Academic Excellence
Eternal Brotherhood
Leadership
Cultural Awareness
Strength
Social Interaction
Service and Philanthrophy
Solidarity
Honor
Chapters and Colonies
Chapters
Alpha: University of Illinois at Chicago 1
Beta: Northern Illinois University 2
Gamma: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 3
Colonies
TBA
External links
See also
- Cultural interest fraternities and sororities - Asian American
- Article on The Voice