EWLINE Chi Sigma Tau ΧΣΤ Motto Motto A motto is a phrase meant to formally summarize the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization. A motto may be in any language, but Latin is the most used. The local language is usual in the mottoes of governments... : Virtus...Fortis...Credo Nicknames: CST, Chi Sigs Founding Dates: May 31, 1997 as Asian Fraternity Association September 9, 1999 Official Founding of the Greek Organization Founding Location: University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Chicago The University of Illinois at Chicago, or UIC, is a state-funded public research university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its campus is in the Near West Side community area, near the Chicago Loop... Type: Social Scope: National Colors: Primary: Hunter Green and Charcoal Grey Alternate: Black and White Mascot: Tiger (Panthera Tigris Tigris White tiger The white tiger is a recessive mutant of the Bengal tiger, which was reported in the wild from time to time in Assam, Bengal, Bihar and especially from the former State of Rewa.-Color comparison:... ) Headquarters: Chicago, IL Chi Sigma Tau Homepage

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

University of Illinois at Chicago

The University of Illinois at Chicago, or UIC, is a state-funded public research university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its campus is in the Near West Side community area, near the Chicago Loop...

 on September 9, 1999. 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 the Asian Fraternity Association (AFA) 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. These nine other dedicated individuals were:

• Pierre Somprasert Ouankeo
• Chastin Puray
• Neil Rafol
• Sherman Donson
• Javy Mejia
• Jay Mejia
• Ruperto Mercado, Jr.
• Paul Tran
• Phillips Tran

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."

Pillars of the Fraternity

• Academic Excellence
• Eternal Brotherhood
• Leadership
• Cultural Awareness
• Strength
• Social Interaction
• Service and Philanthropy
• Solidarity
• Honor

Chapters

• Alpha: University of Illinois at Chicago
  University of Illinois at Chicago
  The University of Illinois at Chicago, or UIC, is a state-funded public research university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its campus is in the Near West Side community area, near the Chicago Loop...
  
   http://www.wix.com/ChiSigmaTau/home/
• Beta: Northern Illinois University
  Northern Illinois University
  Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P...
  
   http://www.students.niu.edu/~Z1559344/CST/Welcome.html
• Gamma: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is a large public research-intensive university in the state of Illinois, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Illinois system...
  
   http://chisigmatau-uiuc.webs.com/
• Delta: University of Wisconsin - Madison http://chisigmatau.rso.wisc.edu/

External links

• Chi Sigma Tau National Website
• Alpha Chapter
• Beta Chapter
• Gamma Chapter
• Delta Chapter
• Epsilon Chapter

See also

• Cultural interest fraternities and sororities - Asian American
• Article on The Voice