Rush
Check out our Rush Video to see what AEPi is all about, and click here for the 2012 Rush Week schedule. Please contact our Rush Chair, Michael Cline, at mvc27@cornell.edu if you have any questions.
Why Rush?
Many individuals come to campus with pre-conceived notions of what Greek life is like. Some people will say that they definitely want to join a fraternity, while others are sure that they are not going to join. Despite these notions, fraternities have a lot to offer that many don't even realize. Being a fraternity provides opportunities for social events, philanthropy opportunities, sports teams, and more. Being in a fraternity also provides you with a community within the larger community. You will have a connection with your brothers, and have opportunities to meet people from the other fraternities and sororities on campus. You have the potential to form lifelong friendships, and memories. You are also immediately put in contact with a network of alumni, giving you access to all sorts of opportunities in the business world. Being in a fraternity may also give you a step up for the future. Whether it is the leadership experience they gain, or the connections made for the future, there are Greeks in prominent positions in politics, entertainment, business, sports, and more. Here are just a few facts about fraternity men:
- 71% of those listed in "Who's Who in America " belong to a fraternity.
- Of the nation's 50 largest corporations, 43 are headed by fraternity men.
- 85% of the Fortune 500 executives belong to a fraternity.
- 40 of 47 U.S. Supreme Court Justices since 1910 were fraternity men.
- 76% of all Congressmen and Senators belong to a fraternity.
- Every U.S. President and Vice President, except two in each office, born since the first social fraternity was founded in 1825 has been members of a fraternity.
- 2% of the male population in America is fraternity men.
- Statistics show that fraternity members have a higher rate of graduation from college than do their non-member counterparts.
Why Rush Alpha Epsilon Pi?
The Mission Statement of Alpha Epsilon Pi states "Alpha Epsilon Pi was founded to provide opportunities for the Jewish college man seeking the best possible college and fraternity experience. We have maintained the integrity of our purpose by strengthening our ties to the Jewish community and serving as a link between high school and career." Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) is NOT a religious organization, but rather a social organization that connects thousands of Jewish men across the country. AEPi is the only predominantly Jewish fraternity that has maintained its ties to the Jewish Community. AEPi runs trips to Israel , promotes Jewish charities, and holds ties with organizations ranging from Hillel to March of the Living. Joining AEPi gives a connection with Jewish college students across America . We have over 140 chapters, totaling over 7,000 members. While each chapter is certainly different, there is a common purpose of building Jewish leaders. In addition, AEPi men have an extraordinarily vast alumni network. Check out this list of notable alumni.
Why Rush Cornell AEPi?
The Beta Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi was originally founded in 1917. Most recently, it was re-founded in 2005 by a group of 14 men, dedicated to making a fraternity that would live up to the idea of a Jewish fraternity experience. The Beta Chapter prides itself on being a tight-knit group of young men, all of whom are fully dedicated to their brotherhood and its betterment. Besides brotherhood and lifelong friendships, being a member of the Beta Chapter has many other benefits. Our schedules are jam-packed with brotherhood events, sorority mixers, philanthropic activities, athletic leagues, and Jewish life. We are also fortunate to enjoy delicious food cooked by world-class chef David D'Aprix five nights a week. Despite our busy schedule, we are dedicated to our academics and are proud to be consistently ranked among the top houses academically on the Cornell campus. Brothers of the Beta Chapter are very involved on the Cornell campus, and participate in the following activities:
Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, American Association of Environmental Engineers, American Meteorology Society, APEX Capital Fund, Athletics Department Communications Office, Bioethics Society of Cornell, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Campus Entrepreneur Initiative, Club Manager Association of America, Cornell Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Team, Cornell Board of Portfolio Managers, Cornell Democrats, Cornell Economics Society, Cornell Hotel Society, Cornell Israel Public Affairs Committee, Cornell Outdoor Education, Cornell Tradition Fellowship, Cornell Symphony Orchestra, Cornell University Program Board, Debate Team, Fab @ Home, Forensic Society, Glee Club, Hillel, Humor Us!, ILR Sports Management Club, Information Science Student Association, Interfraternity Council, Intramural Officiating, Jewish Outdoor Group, Kappa Alpha Pi Pre-Law Fraternity, Longboarding Club, Order of Omega, Orientation Leaders, PATCH, Roosevelt Institute, Rubik's Cube Club, Ski Club, Speech Team, Squash Club, Student Management Corporation Board of Directors, Table Tennis Club, The Hangovers, Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity, Writer's Bloc, WVBR-FM