Chi Rho Omicron () is a Filipino-based fraternity founded in 1995 at California State University, Fresno. It has chartered ten chapters in California.
History Chi Rho Omicron was founded on February 16, 1995, on the campus of California State University, Fresno. Its seven Founding Fathers were Joseph L. Bautista, Florencio G. Costales Jr., Mark E. Dolor, Wenceslao Oscar Gonzales III, Jay R. Ladran, Alberto E. Palma Jr., and Augustine C. Tuliao Jr.
The fraternity was created to strengthen Filipino unity by removing the divisions between regions, class levels, and language barriers. However, men from every culture are welcome to join the fraternity. Its mission is "to promote the understanding, enrichment, and appreciation of the Pilipino culture, history, and heritage through a brotherhood/family environment; to instill the desire for self-improvement, scholastic excellence, and the cultivation for civic responsibility."
Soon after its creation and official recognition by the university, Chi Rho Omicron expanded with Beta chapter at San Francisco State University on February 16, 1997. Other colonies were established, resulting in eight additional chapters being chartered elsewhere in California.
The fraternity was incorporated in the State of California on March 24, 2006. Since its founding, Chi Rho Omicron has initiated more than 700 members.
Symbols Chi Rho Omicron's motto is or "Respectful Young Gentlemen". Its pillars are Academics, Brotherhood, Culture, and Community. Its colors are blue and black.
Philanthropy The fraternity's community service projects tend to have a link to the Filipino community. Projects include supporting the equity for Filipino World War II veterans and the reconstruction of the International Hotel in San Francisco. The fraternity raises funds for the Pinoy/Pinay Educational Program, providing school supplies and Filipino history books to elementary students in San Francisco. The fraternity also hosts Filipino Heritage Week activities on campus and in its various communities.
Chapters Following is a list of Chi Rho Omicron chapters, with active chapters indicated in bold and inactive chapters in italics.
Chapter Charter date and range Institution LocationStatus Alpha – 2016 California State University, Fresno Fresno, CaliforniaInactive Beta San Francisco State University San Francisco, CaliforniaActive Gamma California State University, East Bay Hayward, CaliforniaInactive Delta199x ?–202x ? University of San Francisco San Francisco, CaliforniaInactive Epsilon - October 6, 2022 California State University, Sacramento Sacramento, CaliforniaInactive Zeta – March 20, 2023 University of California, Davis Davis, CaliforniaInactive Eta California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Pomona, CaliforniaActive Theta San Diego State University San Diego, CaliforniaActive Iota – 2022 California State University, Long Beach Long Beach, CaliforniaInactive Kappa University of California, Irvine Irvine, CaliforniaActive
See also
List of social fraternities and sororities List of Asian American fraternities and sororities Cultural interest fraternities and sororities
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