Posters for Rush have been papered across campus since fall session commenced.
The common question among students has been, “What is Rush?” Many members of the Greek community were happy to answer this question, and a few more about Rush.
“Rush is our process of getting new members interested in our fraternity,” said Anthony Wendt, sophomore forensic investigation and chemistry major, and member of Tau Kappa Epsilon.
Wendt explained that during Rush, there are about three events per week that students can attend in order to meet the brothers and see what the fraternity is all about.
Each Greek chapter has different events that students can attend. They range from cupcake decorating to campfires.
He also said that each Greek chapter on campus has a slightly different Rush process, but the idea is the same.
“I compare it to when you check out a college. It gives you a feel for the atmosphere you will be in. ZBX felt like home,” said biology major Nicole Ruchotzke of Zeta Beta Chi.
Nicole encourages students that are interested in Greek life to pick the sorority or fraternity that feels like a good fit. The Rush process is designed to help with this. Students can visit Rush events for as many chapters as they desire. This is especially important because once a member, it’s a lifelong commitment.
Although the Rush process ended on Sept. 28, many chapters have continuous open biding. This means that the chapter can accept new members at any time during the academic school year.
Sigma Pi Epsilon is an example of a chapter with continuous open bidding.
“The first month and a half, every semester, we have a big push for recruitment that is RUSH-like,” said Nicholas Kirby, senior manufacturing technology management major and Sigma Pi Epsilon President.
Greek members are always happy to answer any questions from prospective members. “My front door is seriously always open all day. Just walk up, knock on the door and ask questions,” said Cody St. Michael, senior criminal justice major and Sigma Tau Gamma member.. Wendt and St. Michael both want students to know that although the Rush process is over this semester, the Greek doors are always open to anyone who is interested.
