Spring '25 Rush
Welcome to Spring ’25 Rush!
We’re the Xi Fellowship, a co-ed fraternity of ~22 residents and assorted campus affiliates housed in the lovely backbay mansion of 253 Commonwealth Ave. We’re a diverse community of nerds that prides itself in its inclusiveness and mutual respect.
Rush is our way of introducing potential new members to our house and community. As you participate in our events and get to know our residents, you’ll learn more about and learn to love our house culture... and possibly join us!
This semester’s Rush events will be held entirely at our house at the address 253 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116. Come and meet our residents (and our cats)!
Unable to attend spring rush? You’re still welcome to come to dinners or our regular social events during the semester and/or show up for CPW rush :)
Tuesday, January 11th to Sunday, January 16th
We have free dinner every night!
Vegan options always available
Tuesday, January 11th
🎨 Arts & Cats
Tuesday, January 11th, 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Do you like cats? So do we! Learn about our cats while painting and doing other crafts! Materials provided.
🧶 Clothing Modification
Tuesday, January 11th, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Change up your style and modify your various personal clothes! Equipment provided.
🐈 Catboy Cafe Waffle Dinner
Tuesday, January 11th, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Dress up in cat ears and maid outfits to eat baked goods and go nya! (Vegan options available)
Wednesday, January 12th
🪮 Hair Dye (Session 1)
Wednesday, January 12th, 6 PM - 9:30 PM
Dye your hair!
✏️ PSET Party (Session 1)
Wednesday, January 12th, 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us in our living room and get through classes with a PSET party! Or skirt your responsibilities by helping turn our PSET Party into a Study Break~
🛶 Hot Pot Dinner
Wednesday, January 12th, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cook up your own food on hot pots! (Vegan options available)
Thursday, January 13th
🦑 XI FEST
Thursday, January 13th, 6 PM - 10 PM
Join us in a four-hour in-house event of activities and festivities!
Xi Fest includes the following events:
House Tour
Friendship Bracelets
Rappelling (Session 1)
Hair Dye (Session 2)
Takeout Dinner
🌈 Rainbow Squids
Thursday, January 13th, 10 PM - 11 PM
Be gay with us! We will eat Skittles (and other candy), do crafts, and talk about queer things. Everyone is welcome!
Friday, January 14th
🫓 Mola Mola Granola
Friday, January 14th, 6 PM - 7:30 PM
The Mola Mola, also known as the ocean sunfish, is one of the largest bony fish in the world. Make mola mola-shaped granolas!
✏️ PSET Party (Session 2)
Friday, January 14th, 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us in our living room and get through classes with a PSET party! Or skirt your responsibilities by helping turn our PSET Party into a Study Break~
🎤 KFC and Karaoke
Friday, January 14th, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Come sing karaoke with us and nom on tasty fried chicken! (Vegan options available)
Saturday, January 15th
🪢 Rappelling (Session 2)
Saturday, January 15th, 6 PM - 11 PM
Rappel with us up and down our in-house rope, located conveniently in our center stairwell!
🍉 Fruit Smash-Eating (nasty-style)
Saturday, January 15th, 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Meet at our house (253 Commonwealth Ave!!)
Hunt down Boston's best cannoli on a jaunt to Bova's Bakery from Xi. Special stop at the cop slide on our way back!
🍛 International Dinner
Saturday, January 15th, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Learn about different cultures through cuisine! (Vegan options available)
☕ Cocoa and Games Night
Saturday, January 15th, 8:30 PM - 11 PM
Drink hot chocolate, eat snacks, and play various tabletop games! (Vegan options available)
Sunday, January 16th
⛸️ Ice Skating @ The Z
Sunday, January 16th, 3:30 PM - 5 PM
Ice skating at the Zesiger Center! It’s pretty self-explanatory!
🗞️ Foam/Newspaper Weaponry Making / Sword Decorating
Sunday, January 16th, 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Make foam and newspaper weapons and equipment and decorate them in preparation for jousting!
♘ Medieval Dinner + Jousting
Sunday, January 16th, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Participate in or observe a jousting tournament as you feast on turkey legs and other fantastic foods! (Vegan options available)