Edith Gomez
Staff Writer
Roughly 200 students took over Citrus Lawn to connect with career opportunities at the FLEX and New Student Community Engagement Fair on Tuesday.
The fair featured booths from local and national organizations such as the Fairplex, Pomona Hope, the American Red Cross and more. And it offered free food and refreshments.
Julissa Espinoza, the University’s director of community engagement welcomed students and encouraged them to visit every booth to make connections.
Annie Giag, freshman biology major, chatted with several of the representatives.
“I find this fair to be very helpful because it engages students in the community,” Giag said. “There are a lot of different programs and opportunities to seek out like internships (and) volunteering opportunities.”
The high-energy event set a positive and productive tone.
Freshman child development major Caroline Guzman also scouted out booths and took advantage of the free food present at the event.
“If you want to learn more, come to these events,” Guzman said. “Who doesn’t want free food?”
The event was also a chance for students to connect with potential internships and volunteer opportunities.
Pomona Hope Outreach Director Nora Codina, was on hand sharing with students the organization’s various opportunities for students. The organization, a faith-based nonprofit that helps low-income families with academic and financial concerns, offers programs for students who qualify for federal work study.
“If you qualify for financial aid and work study you would be available to apply for the two internships,” said Codina.
Espinoza was excited to see how the event turned out and all the students coming together.
“I’m glad to see all the students are interested in engaging with their peers and with the surrounding community, and (I’m) looking forward to their next four years at La Verne,” Espinoza said.
Edith Gomez can be reached at edith.gomez@laverne.edu.
Edith Gomez is a senior communications major with a concentration in public affairs.
Camille C.Nan is a senior photography major and art history minor who specializes in portraiture. She is a staff photographer for Campus Times and La Verne Magazine.
