Fraternity and sorority members pose for a photo. Photo courtesy of Shelby Kriegh.
February began with a bang thanks to the efforts of Student Life & Leadership in coordinating with student organizations to host the Student Involvement Fair. On Wednesday, Feb. 1, the Student Union was host to booths promoting extracurriculars, work opportunities and campus involvement groups.
Student organization coordinator Shelby Kriegh reached out by email to discuss the event and the planning behind it. In her email, Kriegh wrote that making the arrangements with organizations was “quite simple” due to the fact that everything was streamlined using a Google Form. She and her team provided every registered organization with a table and chairs that were “up to each individual group to staff and decorate.” Kriegh’s goal for the event was to provide a space where students could learn about ways to get involved.
The event was marked by a friendly atmosphere and smiling faces. Some club members passed out pamphlets, baked goods, candy, and chocolates in attempts to gain the interest of passersby. Others beckoned students in using bright posters or games.
The Anthropology Club displayed model human skulls of various ages – the goal being for students to guess the relative age of each skull compared to the others. Another set of skulls were modeled off of Neanderthals, and students were asked to guess which skull was male and which was female. The club is planning hikes and other outdoor activities for later in the semester.
The German Culture Club showed off German-themed keepsakes and pins with pictures of various German cities on them. They meet every Friday at the Black Cup to hold conversations in German in order to give students learning the language a chance to practice.
Pamphlets from UAA’s Filipino Culture Club, known as Kabayan Community, show pictures of past club events such as a karaoke night and a halo halo mixer. On hand were sweets from East Asia – the most memorable of which was a packet of mango-flavored pop rock-like candy that had an intense crackle.
Also in attendance were the Army ROTC, a climate change awareness organization, the TKE fraternity, the UAA Robotics Team and an improv club, among others.
Overall, the Student Involvement Fair delivered on providing students with connections, opportunities and ideas for how to spend their time on campus. To find more information about UAA clubs and organizations, you can visit the student organizations page on the university website.
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