Rush Central

Welcome to your information hub for Brownstone Rush 2008! If you are at all interested in rushing, check out our forthcoming Rush Calendar and come to some of the events -- especially the open houses -- to find out who we are and what we're all about.

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Rush Events

Most Important: (Basketball games) - You're welcome to watch ALL the games with us! We pack our commons and go wild, it's really a blast. Note: these BB games are unofficial events... you come because you just love Brownstone so much, but there's no sign-in lists at these!

Also: Download a printable version of our Rush Calendar here.

  1. BB: Cornell @ DUKE
    Sunday, January 6 (5.30 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  2. Tabling in the Marketplace Act I
    Wednesday, January 9 (6.00 PM - 8.00 PM)
    - Drop by our table at your convenience to say hi as you get your food.
  3. BB: DUKE @ Temple
    Wednesday, January 9 (7.00 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  4. Tabling in the Marketplace Act II
    Thursday, January 10 (5.30 PM - 7.30 PM)
    - Drop by our table at your convenience to say hi as you get your food (again!).
  5. Open House Act I
    Thursday, January 10 (8.00 PM - 10.00 PM)
    - You meet a bunch of us and we meet you.
  6. BB: Virginia @ DUKE
    Sunday, January 13 (8.00 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  7. Open House Act II
    Monday, January 14 (8.00 PM - 10.00 PM)
    - You meet a bunch of us and we meet you... again!
  8. BB: DUKE @ Florida State
    Wednesday, January 16 (7.00 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  9. Marketplace Dinner
    Thursday, January 17 (6.00 PM)
    - Good ol'fassioned MP food... and we use YOUR guest passes to get in free!
    - Meet on the left (nearest to Brown dorm) side of the Marketplace on East Campus.
  10. Chocolate Progressive
    Friday, January 18 (9.00 PM)
    - One of our biggest events! We prepare a different chocolate dessert in each room, and everyone eats until their stomach explodes.
  11. BB: Clemson @ DUKE
    Saturday, January 19 (6.00 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  12. Girls and Guys Nite Out
    Sunday, Januray 20 (6.00 PM)
    - Have dinner then some quality fun w/ those gals and fellas you wouldn't otherwise have with others around... stuff like shopping or paintball... Meet in Brownstone Section Commons.
  13. Games Nite
    Tuesday, January 22 (9.00 PM)
    - Tons of random games going on; we'll send you on a rampage through section to stop at different rooms to try differnt spiels.
    - Brownstone Section.
  14. A Taste of Brownstone
    Thursday, Januray 24 (7.00 PM)
    - We stock our commons room with random international delights; a reflection of the diversity in this dorm. They should photograph us in Duke brochures.
  15. BB: DUKE @ Virginia Tech
    Thursday, January 24 (7.00 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  16. Mardi Gras PaRtAy
    Saturday, January 26 (10.00 PM - 2.00 AM)
    - Dancing, drinking, loud music, beads, etc. Emphasis on the DANCING!
    - Brownstone Section First Floor.
  17. BB: DUKE @ Maryland
    Sunday, January 27 (6.30 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  18. Da Brownstone Code
    Wednesday, January 30 (8.30 PM)
    - Picture scavenger hunt to unlock one of Duke's greatest mysteries...
    - Meet in the Brownstone Kilgo K Commons Room.
  19. Dorm Dinner
    Thursday, January 31 (6.00 PM)
    - Everybody eats in the same cluster of tables (and sometimes on the floor when we run out of space).
    - Meet in the Brownstone Kilgo K Commons Room.
    - (Not an official rush event)
  20. BB: N.C. State @ DUKE
    Thursday, January 31 (9.00 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  21. Costume Scating
    Friday, February 1 (9.00 PM)
    - Dress up real funny and go scating!
    - Meet in the Brownstone Kilgo K Commons Room.
  22. Service Project
    Saturday, Febuary 2 (Noon)
    - More details on the way...
    - Meet in Brownstone Section Commons.
  23. BB: Miami @ DUKE
    Saturday, February 2 (3.30 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  24. Superbowl Party
    Sunday, Febuary 3 (5.30 PM)
    - Watch the Superbowl with us and chow on some awesome food!
    - Kickoff at 6.18 PM EST; Meet in Brownstone Section Commons.
    - Rush Applications Due Today @ 11.59 PM!
  25. BB: DUKE @ UNC
    Wednesday, February 6 (9.00 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  26. Open Mic Nite
    Friday, Febuary 7 (8.30 PM)
    - Group skits, guitar jams, home-made films, comedy monologue excerpts... they're all the norm.
    - Most acts are only about five minutes, and if they're any longer we'll start getting anxious 'cause we want *everyone* to get a chance to show a cool side of themselves! Please be punctual and prompt!
    - If there's one event you want to make it to, it's this one.
    - Brownstone Section Commons.
  27. BB: Boston College @ DUKE
    Saturday, February 9 (1.00 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  28. Bid Day
    ??? Monday, Febuary 11 (? Noon ?) ???
    - We'll call you about what happens.
    - Have no fear if you're on the wait list... it DOES move as spots open up; don't give up hope!
  29. BB: Maryland @ DUKE
    Wednesday, February 13 (7.00 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  30. BB: Duke @ Wake Forest
    Sunday, February 17 (7.30 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  31. BB: Duke @ Miami
    Wednesday, February 20 (9.00 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  32. BB: St. John's @ DUKE
    Saturday, February 23 (4.00 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  33. BB: Georgia Tech @ DUKE
    Wednesday, February 27 (9.00 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  34. BB: DUKE @ N.C. State
    Saturday, March 1 (Noon)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  35. BB: DUKE @ Virginia
    Wednesday, March 5 (7.00 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!
  36. BB: UNC @ DUKE
    Saturday, March 8 (9.00 PM)
    - Watch the game with us in Brownstone Section K Commons!



FAQ

Do you have a theme?
Not really, although we sometimes like to claim "chocolate and basketball" as our theme. We're really just a social group -- a very large block of friends. For a quick and dirty idea of who we are, read the About Us page.

Are you affiliated with the East Campus Substance Free dorm Brown?
No, there is no current relationship, although some people do assume so. Brownstone Selective House originally was located in East Campus Brown before East was reserved only for Freshmen. But, we were in fact so rowdy that they moved us to West (hence the addition of the "-stone" suffix; East is Brick, West is Stone) and changed East Campus Brown into a substance-free dorm! Again, for a quick and dirty idea of who we are, read the About Us page.

What kind of programming do you guys do? (not counting the rush events)
Our house council plans all sorts of goodies. One semi-formal and two large open-campus parties per semester. One dorm retreat per semester. Tons of seasonal intramural sports. Weekly dorm dinners. The occasional faculty dinner (Brodhead, anyone?). And that's just the official stuff. Some of our best "dorm events" are the impromptu things that kinda just happen from using our mailing list. Room parties, movie nights, spontaneous road trips, karaoke, pillow fights, going out dancing... the list goes on.

Are there dorm dues?
$55 a semester. Dirt cheap. There are benefits to being one of the largest selective houses on campus -- the burden is spread thin.

What is b'stone looking for in rushees?
Let's start by talking about what we AREN'T looking for. Since we're a lot more than just a living space on main West, please don't rush here *exclusively* to break a housing link to Edens. As you continue on through rush, it'll become clear that we're a very eclectic group of people. We're all different and there's no "model" Brownie. I guess to put it simply then, we want people who want us -- people who gel with us socially and who will play an active part in dorm activities.

Is it ever too late to rush?
Frosh jump in at all stages of rush! Um, unless it's like February. Of course, it is ideal to start as early as possible to really get the full experience and meet everyone.

Do you have first/second cuts like some other dorms? And are there interviews?
Nope, and nope!

How many get in?
Depends how many current brownies decide to go abroad next year, come back from abroad, or decide to live off-campus. Probably on the order of twenty get in. We always have a waitlist, because heck, there just aren't enough beds for all the awesome people we'd like to have living with us.

So there's an application?
It will be posted later on this page. It's low-key and fun, trust us. Due on Superbowl Sunday.

What happens if I live with you guys?
For all selective houses, there is a two-year living requirement. But you're totally allowed to go abroad or even RA and have it count for your "contracted" years. So for frosh rushees, you can opt to live off-campus your senior year. However, most seniors decide to stick around (is it any surprise?). And hey, even some select alums decide to stick around...

When is "bid day"?
Mid-February


If you have any questions about the rush process or want more information, please contact our Rush Chairs, Megan Cheney and Priyanka Kanakamedala.