RUSH KAPPA SIGMA

We are looking forward to having the best rush yet for Kappa Sigma here at TTU. Check out the events we are having as well as what Rush actually is and the history of Rush.

FORMAL RUSH EVENTS:

 

September 8th- Margaritaville Night

Come out and enjoy Margaritaville Night with the brothers of Kappa Sigma! We will be honoring one  of our alumni, Jimmy Buffett.

We will be having good ole fashion burgers

and hot dogs as well as some 'virgin' mixed drinks. Wear your beach attire as we will be playing some sand volleyball as well as rockin  out to Jimmy Buffett's music.

 

September 9th- Games & Giveaways

Come out to the House and enjoy Games & Giveaways with the brothers of Kappa Sigma. Local radio station B Rock 93.7 will be on hand rockin out to all the favorites as well as Johnsonville Brats for some good eats. There will be many games like Pasagi (Chapter favorite), Volleyball, cowboy golf, horseshoes, and many other favorites going on around the house. Don't forget to grab some freebies

from the Miller Crew as they will be on hand as well.

Get to know the brothers and how strong of a brotherhood we have!

 

September 10th- Hooters Night

Come on out to the House and enjoy Hooters Night with the brothers of Kappa Sigma, as well as some lovely ladies. There will be tons of wings of all types for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy the fellowship of the brothers and learn about what Kappa Sigma is all about.

 

September 11th- Formal Night

The brothers of Kappa Sigma will calm down from a great week and show the serious side of Kappa Sigma. The event is Invitation only and is formal (Shirt, slacks, and tie). Bids are usually given out that night.

 

The house is termed 'dry' for the entire pre rush and rush period. This means that alcohol is not allowed at the house.  The Rush events start at 6pm and end at 9pm. Formal Night begins at 5pm. Come out anytime (pre-rush or during the school year) and enjoy the spending time with brothers of Kappa Sigma and learning about our strong brotherhood.

 

We will be having some pre-rush events like the Campus Outreach volleyball tournament and Mixers with sororities. Feel free to come out and enjoy these events with us.

 

Any questions? Contact our rush chair Will Craig at (615) 512-9958.

 

Check out our facebook group Kappa Sig Rush at TTU for more information.

 

 

History of RUSH

The term "RUSH" is derived from the 1800's when most fraternities were founded. Freshman would come to campus and meet fraternity men there. Since most colleges were located in small towns, fraternity men would "RUSH" to the train station to try and meet the freshman arriving for their first semester in college. This is very similar to Dorm Move-In here at TTU.

What does RUSH mean?

'"Rush" refers to the procedure in which fraternities recruit new members. Rush provides potential members opportunities to come out to the house and get to know the brothers who make up the chapter.

Informal rush occurs year round by means of everyday contact with potential members. Kappa Sigma also holds many pre-rush events held by most fraternities on campus. These include cookouts, volleyball, bands, and mixers with sororities. Tennessee Tech, as like most colleges, devotes a specific week to formal rush- also known as Rush Week. Formal Rush or Rush Week refers to the week when the different fraternities around campus hold enticing events for the brothers to get to know the potential new members. This usually occurs during the 3rd week of the semester. Also, Pre-Rush and Rush are dry. This means that alcohol is not allowed at the house during these times.

Does RUSHING mean I have to join?

Absolutely not. Rush is just an opportunity for other students to get a glimpse into the life of a fraternity and decide if they want to join or not. We strongly recommend that all students come out to a pre-rush or formal rush event. It will give you a chance to meet the brothers who comprise the chapter and determine whether or not Kappa Sigma is a good fit for you.

What is a Bid?

A bid is given by the chapter as an invitation to join. Bids are usually given out on the last night of formal rush. Should you receive a bid, you will be given a deadline as to when your bid must be turned it.

What is Pledging?

After you accept your bid, you will then become a pledge. Kappa Sigma's pledge education process involves introducing the new member with the knowledge needed to understand the fraternity's history and founding. It also provides the brothers with the opportunity to make sure that you are ready to become a brother and to see how you can benefit the chapter. You will be supplied with the Bononia Docet  for your reference to the history of the fraternity. The pledge period lasts only 60 days.

What is Hazing?

Hazing refers to the harassment, abuse or humiliation of those who are trying to join a group. Kappa Sigma has a zero tolerance policy on hazing. Please see kappasigma.org or our Hazing Policy by following the highlighted link.

What are the benefits in joining a fraternity?

Apart from the life long friends you will meet in joining a fraternity, there are also many advantages. There are many academic advantages in joining a fraternity. Kappa Sigma encourages all its members to exceed in their studies. The minimum GPA requirement for the Kappa Mu chapter is a 2.3. Being in a fraternity sharpens ones people skills and leadership abilities. It also provides great opportunities through career networking. Kappa Sigma also does many hours of community service every semester as well as donating money to our chosen philanthropy; Multiple Sclerosis.

Below are some interesting fraternity facts:

∙Nationally, fraternity members acquire grade point averages above all other college men's scholastic rankings.

∙Nationally, fraternity members have an overall higher graduation rate than non-Greeks. Seventy-one percent of all fraternity men persist to graduation while only 50 percent of all non-fraternity members graduate.

∙All but two U.S. presidents since 1825 have been fraternity men, and 63 percent of the U.S. presidents' cabinet members since 1900 have been fraternity men .

∙Studies show that 76 percent of Congress, 71 percent of the men listed in "Who's Who in America," and 85 percent of the Fortune 500 executives belong to a fraternity.

∙Since 1910, 85 percent of the Supreme Court justices have been Greek.

∙Greeks contribute innumerable community service hours and contributions to local and national charities annually.

Source: OK University web server

Parents

Are you a parent and have questions about our fraternity? If so, here are some of the frequently asked questions that other parents like yourself has asked us in the past with our answers to them.

Kappa Sigma Policies

 

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Rush Chair, Will Craig. (WACraig21@tntech.edu)