11/22/2024
Our minutefund is live!! It closes on December 8th at 12pm est. The link is in our bio! Thank you ๐๐
Preparing Leaders through Service! Weekly Meetings @ 7 PM Sunday in the Campus Center. Contact RushA APO KO is a great way to make new friends at UMass Amherst.
We involve ourselves with exciting service projects for the community, on campus, within the brotherhood, to the nation and the earth! We also provide many opportunities for our members to develop their Leadership skills. Our 3 main principles are: Leadership, Friendship and Service
Check our Calendar tab for upcoming events! Fall Favorite Projects:
- Enchanted Forest (Amherst, MA)
- Doug Flutie
11/22/2024
Our minutefund is live!! It closes on December 8th at 12pm est. The link is in our bio! Thank you ๐๐
11/22/2024
INTRODUCING OUR BROTHER OF THE WEEK ๐๐:
CLAIRE!!! Claire was nominated forfor โbeing the best big, making me feel welcome and always being positive!โ Claire has become such a beloved member of our fraternity! She is always willing to help, and always has a smile on her face! She also designs the coolest merch ever!! We are so proud of you, Claire!! Keep up the amazing work! A little bit about her below.
โHi, Iโm Claire and Iโm a sophomore in Landscape Architecture. Iโm from Los Angeles and I like music, art, and spending quality time with my friends!! My favorite thing about APO is the sense of community and the good we do for others. Itโs made me feel really welcome at UMass and Iโm happy I joined. ๐ ๐โ
CONGRATULATIONS CLAIRE!!!!๐๐๐๐
11/13/2024
INTRODUCING OUR BROTHER OF THE WEEK ๐๐:
SHANNON!!!!!! Shannon was nominated because โshe was a ROCKSTAR this week and helped out with the cabin shopping list. She did so much work and itโs not even her job/committee :) she is a true team player and a wonderful brother to have in our chapter
11/06/2024
INTRODUCING OUR BROTHER OF THE WEEK ๐๐:
Alyssa!!! Alyssa was nominated because โShe is one of the sweetest people I know, is kind and well communicative, and makes me feel really welcome in APO. Iโm genuinely happy that she is our FVP, she is doing an amazing job and she deserves this nomination because of her dedication to others and her ability to make everyone feel like they belong.โ This is so wonderful to hear!! Alyssa really does work so hard to plan fellowships for brothers, and she makes sure that there is an option for every single one of our members. Thank you for all of the hard work you do! We are so proud of you!! A little bit about her below.
โHi Iโm Alyssa! Iโm a junior neuroscience major and pre-med student working towards a certificate in civic engagement and public service. I like climbing, baking, traveling, being outdoors, and hanging out with my friends! I pledged APO last fall, and Iโm the fellowship vice president. My favorite thing about APO is all the amazing people Iโve met through it and spending time with them (at fellowships!) I also love making a positive impact on the community.โ
CONGRATULATIONS! ๐ฅณ๐๐๐
11/05/2024
๐ฃ๏ธFUNDRAISER ALERTโผ๏ธWe are having a fundraiser at the Panera located in Hadley!! Come by between the hours of 4-8pm! Make sure to tell them you are there for APO!! We canโt wait to see you ๐๐
11/03/2024
Had so much fun at the PORQ conference this weekend learning more about the three pillars of APO and meeting friends from other chapters!!
10/30/2024
INTRODUCING OUR BROTHER OF THE WEEK ๐๐:
SONAM!!!!!!! Sonam was nominated because he โhas always been one of the hardest workers in APO. He comes early, stays late, never complains, and always gives 100%. He is kind to everyone and super funny. He makes everything so much more fun and inspires me to be as hardworking as he is.โ Sonam truly is the embodiment of what APO stands for! We are so lucky to have him as a member of our chapter, and we canโt wait to see all of the wonderful and amazing things he is going to accomplish!! A little bit about him below.
โHi Iโm Sonam, Iโm an NRC and Italian double major, and I live in Easthampton. I like studying, helping people, going on adventures, spilling tea at Italian coffee hour, horseback riding (UMass western team), and of course hanging out with my APO brothers!! My favorite things about APO are definitely the friends Iโve made along the way (literally dozens) and the opportunities to volunteer at so many cool things like Gift of life, Alexโs lemonade stand, and Moses scout reservation!โ
CONGRATULATIONS SONAM!!๐๐๐
10/23/2024
INTRODUCING OUR NEW BROTHER OF THE WEEK๐๐:
Allie McIntosh!! Allie was nominated for โalways being super friendly, welcoming, and such an easy person to talk to in general!โ This is something we always want to hear from our brothers, and we are so happy that Allie is a member of our wonderful organization! Keep up the great work, Allie! A little bit more about her below:
โMy name is Allie and Iโm from Westford, MA! Iโm a junior Psych/Neuro Major with a Bio minor. I enjoy working out, cooking, and reading. My favorite part about APO has been meeting so many amazing, kind people!โ
Congratulations!!!!! ๐ ๐๐
10/09/2024
INTRODUCING OUR BROTHER OF THE WEEK ๐๐:
Petr Quinn๐ฅณ๐ฅณ!!! Petr was nominated for brother of the week for โstepping into a new role as pledge trainer and making all the pledges feel comfortable at pledge retreat!โ Congratulations Petr, we are so proud!! Learn a little bit about him below:
โHi everyone I am Petr Quinn and Iโm from Rockland, Massachusetts. Iโm a sophomore business major at Isenberg. I enjoy doing anything outdoors, like fishing, hiking, and camping. I also love training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with UMassBJJ. I also love to study languages and Iโm taking Russian this semester. My favorite part of APO is the fellowships, where I can hang out with friends or make new ones.โ
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09/08/2024
RUSH WEEK flyer is here!!!!! All events are held above Worcester dining in room 339! The mandatory induction will be held in a different location which has yet to be revealed. Oooo mystery! If you have any questions donโt hesitate to send us a DM! We canโt wait to see you at rush week! ๐๏ธ๐ถ๐ณ
09/06/2024
Come check us out at the Greek Life Expo at the SU to learn all about our amazing fraternity! Weโre located on the second floor in the ballroom, and we will be here until 3! Canโt wait to see you here๐๏ธ๐๐
11/28/2022
Last Sunday our brotherhood went to our semesterly scheduled trip to Cabin where we bonded, volunteered, and ate some yummy food! Canโt wait for next semester!!! Go Kappa Omicron!