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Chi Sigma Tau (ΧΣΤ) (also known as Chi Sigs or CST) is an Asian-interest Fraternity founded on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago on September 9, 1999. It is the first Asian-interest fraternity founded in the Midwest. It has chapters in 9 campuses located in the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas, and Ohio. Chi Sigma Tau is a member of the National Asian Pacific Islander American Panhellenic Association (NAPA)

History
Chi Sigma Tau National Fraternity, Inc. was founded at the University of Illinois at Chicago on September 9, 1999. Paul Phongsavanh Ouankeo along with nine other dedicated men came together to form the brotherhood of Chi Sigma Tau. The other nine men were Pierre Somprasert Ouankeo, Chastin Puray, Neil Rafol, Sherman Riddick, Javy Mejia, Jay Mejia, Ruperto Mercado Jr., Paul Tran, and Phillips Tran. This was the first Asian-interest fraternity to be founded in the Midwest.

Mission Statement
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.

Philanthropy
Chi Sigma Tau National Fraternity, Inc. is not officially affiliated with any specific philanthropy foundations. Our local chapters work with the philanthropic foundations located in their area. While we do not have an official philanthropy, our philanthropy of choice is the Alzheimer’s Association which most chapters participate in events such as Walk to End Alzheimer’s and The Longest Day, as well as hosting fundraising events where all proceeds is donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Chapters

 * [Α] Alpha Chapter - University of Illinois at Chicago | Chicago, IL
 * [Β] Beta Chapter - Northern Illinois University | DeKalb, IL
 * [Γ] Gamma Chapter - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Urbana, IL
 * [Δ] Delta Chapter - University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI
 * [Ε] Epsilon Chapter - Wichita State University | Wichita, KS
 * [Ζ] Zeta Chapter - Denison University | Granville, OH

Associate Chapters

 * Whitewater Associate - University of Whitewater-Wisconsin | Whitewater, WI

Colonies

 * Cincinnati Colony - University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH
 * Milwaukee Colony - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI