What is Rush?
The term “rush” is another term for new membership recruitment. It is a great way to learn more about Kappa Sigma and the Greek Community that exists throughout North America. During rush, you will have the opportunity to meet the Kappa Sigma members and ask any questions to determine if Kappa Sigma is right for you.
“Rush” is the name of the audition process for a cappella singing groups at Yale. While called by the same name, the rush process is different from a sorority or fraternity-style rush. It is usually about a month-long process of auditions, concerts, and meals, culminating in a “tap night,” when the new members of groups are selected. While sometimes seeming long, the process is designed to introduce interested singers to the wide spectrum of a cappella singing opportunities at Yale, as well as more in depth views of the style and repertoire of each group and the personalities of its members.
Here at the Bookstore the busiest days of the year are at the beginning of a term. This period is called rush. We prepare for months, extend our store hours, and train additional staff well in advance to assist you during rush. Our shelves are stocked and ready with books, school supplies, and fun Aggie merchandise. While lines are generally short, taking just a few minutes to check out, during peak times as long as 15 minutes may be required. We are ready with extra registers and line queues to accommodate you quickly. Just remember, midday is the busiest time, so come early or come later in the day to avoid the crowd.
Rush is many different things to many different organizations, but in general it is a time for anyone interested in a particular organization to begin the process of becoming a member. For APO Rush is a period of time in which the chapter conducts an extensive campaign to recruit new pledges. If you don’t already know, a pledge is simply a person who has gone through the pledging ritual and is completing all the necessary requirements to become an active member. The Beta Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega has a two week rushing period. The first week is known as Formal Rush in which anyone interested can attend Information meetings, info tables (located all over campus) and a “Pledge Project.” We encourage you to come to at least one of these events primarily to meet the active brothers of Beta Delta and so that we can get to know you better as well. The second week of Rush is now called Informal Rush. This week consists of one service project, one fellowship, and one fundraiser (three o
