What is Rush?
The term "RUSH" is often used as a more appealing substitute to the term "New Membership Recruitment." It is important to remember that without new members a fraternity chapter will ultimately fail and dissolve, thus rendering new members the "lifeblood of every fraternity." This is the sole reason why "Rush Week" is so important to each chapter on campus. Chapters that fare better in the future years are most often those chapters that initiate large numbers of quality men during the course of "Rush Week."
"Rush Week" refers to the primary membership recruitment drive that each fraternity participates in over the same week-long period, usually following "IFC Rush." (Interfraternity Rush - all chapters at once) During Rush Week fraternities generally set up a calendar of events designed to attract students interested in what fraternity life has to offer. Prospective members have the chance to get to know as many fraternities as desired over the week, and towards the end of the week they may or may not get a "bid" from each fraternity. Rush Week usually occurs early during the fall and spring semesters.
A "bid" is the general term to describe a formal invitation to pledge a fraternity. At the end of our Rush Week, for example, prospective members are given bids and if they accept membership, they are pledged into the fraternity.
What is Pledging?
A "Pledge" or "New Member" is defined as any student who has entered into membership within a fraternity or sorority prior to initiation. Each fraternity's pledge process, or "New Member Education Program" varies a great deal, but most are designed to teach the fraternity's values, history, and traditions to the new members so that when the time comes they will be ready to become initiated brothers.
Kappa Sigma has a specifically designed quarterly schedule where a "Brotherhood Development Coordinator" will teach our pledges through the "Brotherhood Development Program," or BDP for short. Our BDP consists of week-to-week events and exercises that revolve around the history and values of Kappa Sigma and the Greek System as a whole. Every member can attest that while they were pledges, they had some of the greatest times of their college careers.
What is the purpose of a fraternity?
The idea of "the modern-day Fraternity" has deep roots in history dating back for centuries. It is important to keep in mind that the "Animal House" stereotype did not exist until almost 200 years after the founding of the first American Fraternal Secret Society. Most of the common fraternities of today were founded during the period from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century. Fraternities represented a venue by which a gentleman scholar could discuss his political views, dreams, values, interests, and talents with other gentlemen of similar stature. Similar to the present day "Dead Poet's Society," the fraternity represented a means of protection of intellectual freedom, as well as a place of worship. The fraternity thus bonds together gentlemen as if they were true blood brothers, united as a family under one order.
The benefits of joining a fraternity today are overwhelming when compared to the early days in fraternal history. Today the fraternity offers gentlemen the opportunity to gain such lifelong friendships, working side by side for the community, helping one another along in scholarship, and networking with the country's most elite professionals in their respective fields. The Fraternal experience is unlike any other in college. Partying, drinking, and overall craziness can be done regardless of whether or not you join a fraternity. The Fraternity is there to guide you through college with as much safety and fun that anyone could imagine while in college.
There are also many fraternities that claim to hold up to these standards, but often find their chapters in jeopardy because their lack of leadership, responsibility, and accountability. Kappa Sigma is the exact opposite here at Northeastern, offering the most rewarding college experience, as the shining example of what a fraternity should be.
Fraternity Facts
* Fraternity men make up only 2% of the population
* Approximately 85% of the top executives in Fortune 500 are fraternity men.
* 71% of men listed in Who's Who in America are fraternity men.
* 76% of the current United States Senators and Congressmen are fraternity men.
* 40 of the 47 Supreme Court Justices since 1910 have been fraternity men.
* 100 of the 158 cabinet members since 1900 have been fraternity men.
* All but 3 United States Presidents since 1825 have been fraternity men.
Why Choose Kappa Sigma?
Fellowship
Want to get more from your college life? Kappa Sigma makes it happen. Joining Kappa Sigma provides opportunities for fellowship, fun and personal growth that you simply can't get elsewhere. Over 230,000 men have joined and enjoyed the unmatched experiences, involvement and lifelong Brotherhood that Kappa Sigma offers. Kappa Sigma is no secret...our goal is to build better men.
Leadership
Take the lead. In Kappa Sigma, Brothers learn to get involved in their communities and take the lead when something needs to be done. Countless Brothers, including senators, governors and CEOs, have said Kappa Sigma gave them the leadership skills they needed to succeed.
Scholarship
You're in college for an education. Kappa Sigma helps you excel in the classroom. From its earliest beginnings in Renaissance Italy, Kappa Sigma has existed to promote scholarship in its members. Over $300,000 is awarded each year by the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund to Brothers who excel in scholarship and leadership. At the chapter level, Brothers help you learn about the campus, provide advice on professors and classes and help you study for those important assignments.
Service
Helping others is part of being a Kappa Sigma. Brothers spend thousands of hours working in their communities and raise thousands of dollars for worthy causes each year. From organizing park clean-ups to serving as Big Brothers to organizing charity rock concerts, Kappa Sigmas work hard for their causes. College is fun, but only service gives you the great feeling of knowing you've helped someone and made a difference.
"May diligence be your watchword,
whatever you do do well,
and may success attends your efforts."
The term "RUSH" is often used as a more appealing substitute to the term "New Membership Recruitment." It is important to remember that without new members a fraternity chapter will ultimately fail and dissolve, thus rendering new members the "lifeblood of every fraternity." This is the sole reason why "Rush Week" is so important to each chapter on campus. Chapters that fare better in the future years are most often those chapters that initiate large numbers of quality men during the course of "Rush Week."
"Rush Week" refers to the primary membership recruitment drive that each fraternity participates in over the same week-long period, usually following "IFC Rush." (Interfraternity Rush - all chapters at once) During Rush Week fraternities generally set up a calendar of events designed to attract students interested in what fraternity life has to offer. Prospective members have the chance to get to know as many fraternities as desired over the week, and towards the end of the week they may or may not get a "bid" from each fraternity. Rush Week usually occurs early during the fall and spring semesters.
A "bid" is the general term to describe a formal invitation to pledge a fraternity. At the end of our Rush Week, for example, prospective members are given bids and if they accept membership, they are pledged into the fraternity.
What is Pledging?
A "Pledge" or "New Member" is defined as any student who has entered into membership within a fraternity or sorority prior to initiation. Each fraternity's pledge process, or "New Member Education Program" varies a great deal, but most are designed to teach the fraternity's values, history, and traditions to the new members so that when the time comes they will be ready to become initiated brothers.
Kappa Sigma has a specifically designed quarterly schedule where a "Brotherhood Development Coordinator" will teach our pledges through the "Brotherhood Development Program," or BDP for short. Our BDP consists of week-to-week events and exercises that revolve around the history and values of Kappa Sigma and the Greek System as a whole. Every member can attest that while they were pledges, they had some of the greatest times of their college careers.
What is the purpose of a fraternity?
The idea of "the modern-day Fraternity" has deep roots in history dating back for centuries. It is important to keep in mind that the "Animal House" stereotype did not exist until almost 200 years after the founding of the first American Fraternal Secret Society. Most of the common fraternities of today were founded during the period from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century. Fraternities represented a venue by which a gentleman scholar could discuss his political views, dreams, values, interests, and talents with other gentlemen of similar stature. Similar to the present day "Dead Poet's Society," the fraternity represented a means of protection of intellectual freedom, as well as a place of worship. The fraternity thus bonds together gentlemen as if they were true blood brothers, united as a family under one order.
The benefits of joining a fraternity today are overwhelming when compared to the early days in fraternal history. Today the fraternity offers gentlemen the opportunity to gain such lifelong friendships, working side by side for the community, helping one another along in scholarship, and networking with the country's most elite professionals in their respective fields. The Fraternal experience is unlike any other in college. Partying, drinking, and overall craziness can be done regardless of whether or not you join a fraternity. The Fraternity is there to guide you through college with as much safety and fun that anyone could imagine while in college.
There are also many fraternities that claim to hold up to these standards, but often find their chapters in jeopardy because their lack of leadership, responsibility, and accountability. Kappa Sigma is the exact opposite here at Northeastern, offering the most rewarding college experience, as the shining example of what a fraternity should be.
Fraternity Facts
* Fraternity men make up only 2% of the population
* Approximately 85% of the top executives in Fortune 500 are fraternity men.
* 71% of men listed in Who's Who in America are fraternity men.
* 76% of the current United States Senators and Congressmen are fraternity men.
* 40 of the 47 Supreme Court Justices since 1910 have been fraternity men.
* 100 of the 158 cabinet members since 1900 have been fraternity men.
* All but 3 United States Presidents since 1825 have been fraternity men.
Why Choose Kappa Sigma?
Fellowship
Want to get more from your college life? Kappa Sigma makes it happen. Joining Kappa Sigma provides opportunities for fellowship, fun and personal growth that you simply can't get elsewhere. Over 230,000 men have joined and enjoyed the unmatched experiences, involvement and lifelong Brotherhood that Kappa Sigma offers. Kappa Sigma is no secret...our goal is to build better men.
Leadership
Take the lead. In Kappa Sigma, Brothers learn to get involved in their communities and take the lead when something needs to be done. Countless Brothers, including senators, governors and CEOs, have said Kappa Sigma gave them the leadership skills they needed to succeed.
Scholarship
You're in college for an education. Kappa Sigma helps you excel in the classroom. From its earliest beginnings in Renaissance Italy, Kappa Sigma has existed to promote scholarship in its members. Over $300,000 is awarded each year by the Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund to Brothers who excel in scholarship and leadership. At the chapter level, Brothers help you learn about the campus, provide advice on professors and classes and help you study for those important assignments.
Service
Helping others is part of being a Kappa Sigma. Brothers spend thousands of hours working in their communities and raise thousands of dollars for worthy causes each year. From organizing park clean-ups to serving as Big Brothers to organizing charity rock concerts, Kappa Sigmas work hard for their causes. College is fun, but only service gives you the great feeling of knowing you've helped someone and made a difference.
"May diligence be your watchword,
whatever you do do well,
and may success attends your efforts."
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