Rush Events

Events meet Behind Leavey Library unless otherwise specified

Requirements

Attend one+ info session, four+ main events, and all mandatory events

Mocktails is highly recommended

Schedule

Jan 11 Involvement Fair 11 am

Stop by and say hello to current actives! We will have a booth at Trousdale Parkway / Alumni Park. This does not count toward your requirements but provides another opportunity to meet members.

Jan 17 Info Session #1 6.30 pm

Learn about Alpha Phi Omega and what we're about! We'll talk about rush requirements, the pledge program, and what active membership is like. It's also a great opportunity to meet several actives! You must attend one of the three info sessions.

Jan 19 Info Session #2 6.30 pm

Jan 20 Scavenger Hunt: LACMA Park 7 pm

Explore the LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) Park as you work as a team to figure out clues and complete a photo scavenger hunt! Bring a camera if you have one.

Jan 21 Service Day

If you choose to attend this event, you will participate in one of the following activities. Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress conservatively.

8 am

Los Angeles Food Bank: We will be sorting, shelving, and stacking food donations for agencies that combat hunger all over Los Angeles. Definitely a hands-on event! Plan to get your hands dirty to fight hunger.

Franklin Canyon Park Conservation: Anyone have a green thumb? Check out this event, whether or not you've ever planted a seed in your life. We will be maintaining a trail, conserving wildlife and endangered plants, and planting new ones as well, all in the Santa Monica Mountains. Please bring work gloves if you own any.

Refurbishing Wheelchairs: We've all heard about the third-world countries that are in need of aid, but not all of us have had the opportunity to help them out first-hand. With this event, you'll be able to actively help the cause. We will be assembling and refurbishing used wheelchairs for those in developing countries who would otherwise be immobilized.

Jan 22 Kids Explore + Discover with SC 8.30 am

This is the first philanthropy event of the spring semester and biggest the service event during rush! We will be giving 40 inner-city students from Villa Esperanza and IMPACTO a unique learning experience to encourage an early interest in science. We will be doing a scavenger hunt at the National History Museum and conducting a Science Olympiad in Expo Park! Lunch is included and possibly limited breakfast as well.

Jan 24 Service Day

If you choose to attend this event, you can participate in either the A or B activity, but not both. Please note the different times.

4.30 pm

A :: Meal Service @ Union Rescue Mission: A classic service event for Alpha Phi Omega. We will first help prepare dinner for the families and individuals at this rescue shelter. More importantly, we have been given the opportunity to actually serve this meal to those at the shelter—providing us with the chance to directly interact with the less-advantaged. Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress conservatively.

5.30 pm

B :: Fun + Crafts @ Midnight Mission: Every Tuesday, the adults at this transitional living house attend workshops and counseling sessions. Take your time to read, play, and have fun with their children this evening. The children at Midnight Mission consider volunteers the highlight of their day; let it be your highlight as well.

Jan 25 Info Session #3 6.30 pm

Jan 27 IMPACTO 2 pm

For over one year, Alpha Phi Omega has worked on a weekly basis with this afterschool program for elementary school students. We generally help the children with homework and literacy, but we're not opposed to honing our athletic ability during break time!

Jan 27 APOker Night 7 pm

Join us at our semesterly poker night fundraiser! We'll have poker, blackjack, and maybe even some magic. It's a great chance to mingle with actives and fellow rushees. We also have great prizes for the winners!

Jan 28 Meet the Chapter BBQ 12 pm

Come out for a fun-filled day at the park and great food and games. Our Meet the Chapter BBQ is the perfect chance to meet actives and fellow rushees while getting in some last-minute relaxation time before the semester gets busy!

Jan 29 Eaton Canyon Hike 1 pm

Come out and join us on an adventurous hike around Eaton Canyon. Meet actives and other rushees, explore the wilderness. More importantly, there's a waterfall! Wear sturdy shoes and don't forget your water bottle!

Jan 31 Souplantation Fundraiser 6 pm

Mingle with the actives over some healthy Souplantation! Who can say no to an all you can eat meal? Plus, Alpha Phi Omega will receive 15% of the proceeds.

Feb 1 Service Day

If you choose to attend this event, you can participate in either the A or B activity, but not both. Please note the different times.

5 pm

A :: Food Sorting @ AIDS Project Los Angeles: Malnutrition and hunger only compound the severely compromised immune systems of those with HIV/AIDS. Come out to this event to support AIDS Project LA in their goal of improving the lives of those affected by the HIV disease by preparing grocery and nutrition bags for distribution. Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress conservatively.

7 pm

B :: Lifting Teen Spirits @ Angel's Flight: Angel's Flight offers refuge to runaway teens, most from abusive homes. For those of us with the good fortune to be raised by loving family, come play with, engage, and most importantly, have fun with these teens.

Feb 2 Mocktails 8 pm

Highly recommended! This is your final opportunity to meet your rush requirement of 4 main events! As one of our biggest rush events, it's your last chance to mingle with the chapter. Dress to impress; drinks and snacks will be provided! This event meets outside the Parkside Performance Cafe.

Feb 3 Speed Dating 6 pm

During this invite-only event, you'll have the opportunity to meet nearly all the actives in the chapter. We'll go round-robin (speed dating style!) so you have a chance to meet anyone you didn't get to during rush events. Check your e-mail for where to meet!

Feb 4 Pinning Ceremony 4 pm

The pledge pinning ceremony will mark the beginning of your pledging period. This ceremony will bring you into the traditions of our fraternity.

Feb 4 Westwood Invasion 6.30 pm This chapter tradition is one of our favorites! We'll head out to Westwood sporting some fabulous cardinal and gold as we enjoy In-N-Out!