What is XAi?
XAi (Chi Alpha Internationals) is a group here to help international students experience friendship and American culture during their time at the University of Oregon. We provide interesting activities and parties. We also provide optional education about the Christian faith, if that is of interest.
Chi Alpha is on hundreds of campuses around the U.S., but our international student chapter of XAi at the University of Oregon began in 2015. Though XAi is a Christian-sponsored program, all students are welcome to participate in activities regardless of their faith tradition (or lack of interest in faith).
OUR STAFF
KAREN HILLYER is the director of XAi. Karen grew up in Oregon as a child, but directed XAi at Georgetown University in Washington DC for 13 years until she married Terry. In 2015 Karen & Terry were married and moved cross-country to serve students at the University of Oregon.
Home Town: The Dalles, OR
Education: B.A. Elementary Education; M.A. Educational Counseling
Hobbies: Taking photos, exploring nature, playing with her dog, drinking Chai, learning from international friends
TERRY HILLYER assists Karen with XAi. Terry is from Kansas and has been married to Karen since 2015 when they moved to Oregon. Terry is excited to meet new students from around the world!
Home Town: Olathe, Kansas
Education: B.A. in Biblical Theology
Hobbies: Guitar playing, hiking, sight-seeing, watching American football, and playing with their dog, Cody.
OUR AMAZING TEAM: Karen and Terry are assisted by team of wonderful volunteers that assist us. Thanks to volunteer ladies who cook the food! And thanks to our wonderful student leaders Yitong & Seira, and volunteers--for helping at the events! You'll have fun getting to know them!
Gallery
Photos & videos from our events
Hike to Spencer Butte
Welcome Reception!
Discover America Dinner
Discover America dinner
Discover America dinner
Pumpkin-carving
Grad Fellowship at Karen's
Christmas time!
Christmas Party!
Hawaiian Party
XAi Friday Dinner Fellowship
XAi Friday
XAI FRIDAY
Crazies!
Fun!
Birthday fun!
Tulip festival trip!
