Nu Alpha Kappa

Nu Alpha Kappa (ΝΑΚ), is an American collegiate Latino-based fraternity. Nu Alpha Kappa was founded on the campus of California Polytechnic State University in 1988. Nu Alpha Kappa was a charter member of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO). It is now a member of the North American Interfraternity Conference.

History
The fraternity began with fifteen friends at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, California who wanted to create a club for Hispanic students at the predominantly Anglo campus. Initially, the group called itself "Naco", after Spanish slang for a person who gets along well with everyone. This became Nu Alpha Kappa on February 26, 1988. The fraternity was established based on a commitment to "Carnalismo" or brotherhood, the search for knowledge, and the retention and pride of culture.

Eleven of the original organizing friends became the fraternity's founders, including: • Antonio Arreola

• Marin Arreola

• Nicolas Arreola

• Ernesto Garcia

• Moises Herrera

• Jesse Martinez

• Hector Mendoza

• Joel Romero

• Alberto Salazar

• Antonio Valenzuela

• Ramiro Ramos

Symbols
The name ΝΑΚ was selected to represent the "nac" sound in Xinaco. Xinaco (CHI-Na-Kos), a Nahuatl word used by the Olmecs, describes "an educated, amiable individual whose personality and charisma transcends and enlightens all cultures and social".

The fraternity's colors are red, white, and bronze. Its mascot is XiNAKo. Its motto is "Men of Mind, Men of Culture, Men of Pride."

National philanthropy
Nu Alpha Kappa supports the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) and its Hispanic/Latino Stem Cell and Marrow Initiative in California, Colorado, and Nevada. Its other charity is the NAKLand Children's Carnival.

Alumni Association
The ΝΑΚ National Alumni Association was officially established in 2014.

Collegiate chapters
Nu Alpha Kappa has established collegiate chapters in California, Nevada, and Colorado. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters and institutions are in italics.

Alumni chapters
Following is a list of the Nu Alpha Kappa alumni chapters. Active chapters are indicated in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.