Things are beginning to heat up around Lipscomb as Rush Week is right around the corner.
Whether they are a part of a social club or not, students are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year on campus.
Last night was the first official rush event of the Spring semester, and students all over campus came out to see which social club they might want to join.
Many prospective students still had questions concerning rushing, such as what Rush Week is, and how they can get involved with a social club.
“Rush week is a chance for prospective students to come and get to know the social clubs on campus and see what they’re about,” Claire Grissom, a senior member of Delta Omega, said, noting, “and to see if joining a social club is for them.”
Jake Cartwright, sophomore and member of Theta Psi, gave a run down of just how long the rush process can be.
“Last night was Greek Life’s first official prospective, where we were finally able to meet all prospective new members,” Cartwright said. “Male prospectives were split into five groups and were rotated on a fifteen-minute time limit, spending time with each guys’ social club. We spent that time sharing with prospectives who we are as a club and what we are all about. The next step is the open rush process, which begins this weekend.”
Lumination also asked a few members why students should pledge their social club, and what makes their clubs unique.
“Delta Omega is a great sisterhood that is based on Jesus, and we strive to minister to Lipscomb, the Nashville community and the world,” Grissom said. “We are a very diverse sisterhood in many ways, and we grow together and support each other in a way that is truly incredible.”
And as to why students should rush Theta Psi, Cartwright said, “Theta Psi is an intentional group of guys that strive to create an atmosphere of comfort and openness with each other by just hanging out and loving on each other. Rocking social events are a good perk too.”
Lipscomb has 13 social clubs — eight girls’ clubs and five boys’ clubs. Greek Life here at Lipscomb seeks to create God-honoring relationships, promote on-campus student involvement, serve the Nashville community and develop student leaders.
If you have any questions about the rush process, feel free to contact Sam Parnell via email at sam.parnell@lipscomb.edu.