Stephanie Amaya
Staff Writer
Over 300 students attended the Involvement Fair Wednesday in Sneaky Park. They gathered to socialize and learn about clubs and organizations, enjoying a free lunch of Korean Street Hot Dogs and Poutine Brothers poutine,a dish of french fries and cheese curd, while the DJ played pop music.
The Fair is an annual event to let students know about the club and organizations on campus. The various clubs hosted booths to let students know about their events and opportunities to get involved.
“I think a lot of clubs and different activities don’t get as much attention as they should get, and I think it’s a great way to spread awareness,” said Ryley Pittenger, dance team captain and junior Kinesiology major.
Pittenger said she tried out for the dance team her freshman year, after visiting the booth at the Involvement Fair.
“I like meeting new people and students on campus,” said Jazmin Jacamo La Verne Buddies event coordinator and sophomore political science major. “It’s really fun and refreshing.”
La Verne Buddies connects students with disabilities and neurodivergent students with neurotypical peers through various activities.
The University’s Greek organizations of fraternities and sororities were on hand with their own booths to recruit new members.
“My expectation for today is joining Greek Life,” said Tori Loy, a sophomore education major. “Joining a club is really exciting because it just adds another welcoming factor to being at La Verne.”
“Being a commuter… the Involvement Fair has helped me to get more involved and meet new people,” Larissa Martinez, a sophomore psychology major said. “Once I join a club, I think it will help me break out of my little bubble.”
Martinez said she hopes to join a sorority to make new connections.
“Joining a club at ULV has allowed me to make more friends,” said Kaharai Clark, vice president of the Speech and Debate Club and senior child development major.
“Our goal is to get as many incoming club members as possible,” Clark said, adding that the club is in a transition phase and eager for new members.
Many students said they appreciated the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority booth with their booth pink and white strawberry shortcake theming.
For more information on student clubs and organizations, visit laverne.edu/student-life/student-organizations.
Stephanie Amaya can be reached at stephanie.amaya@laverne.edu.
Stephanie Amaya is a senior communications major with a concentration in public relations and a staff photographer for the Campus Times. She has previously served as a staff writer.
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.
