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Show THE FORUM - SEPTEMBER CLUBS ft ORGANIZATIONS 5,2012 7 Julianne Lis Staff Reporter The year has begun, and students are now 2012-201- 3 learning about involvement opportunities on campus. All of these possibilities were concentrated in the Clubs and Organizations fair on Aug. 30, where student organizations showcased their passions. The fair took place in Richer Commons. The event presented an opportunity for students to meet club and ASWC leaders. Almost 50 clubs, all of whom represented a wide variety of interests, drew students with music, prizes and candy. Club leaders were also present to offer information and stroke interest in students hobbies. Their booths comprised of academic, athletic, musical and many other passions. Clubs and organizations provide opportunities to get involved that come directly out of students and their pas- sions, said Quayla Skevington, the president of the Inter-Clu- b Council (ICC). These arent people running for office to lead, she said. These are people who care enough about something to build an organization from the ground up. Skevington said that the dedication and drive that goes into creating an organization is phenomenal. She also said that getting involved in club life is a great way to build or learn leadership skills and meet new people. Clubs are by students and for students, she said, and thereby help us find our identity both as individuals and as a student body. Skevington also said that clubs and organizations help lend the campus flair. ASWC president Nick Raoux also saw benefits to attending the fair and joining a club. Elise Katter, Vice President of Delta Mu Delta, discusses the Organization with Liam Harry, I think dubs and organi- zations play a critical role in the overall students' learning experience, he said. Students who get involved with dubs at Westminster will earn a richer and more diverse education, while still having good times with a dose group of friends. Raoux also shared some insight on how the dubs run. All dubs are funded by the students, giving them the autonomy to host events of their desire. The fair is one of the spedal charms that make Westminster such an awesome place. According to Raoux, dubs are an excellent opportunity to advocate for change on campus. Vice President Elise Katter of Ddta Mu Ddta, a business honor soaety, loves being a leader in Westminsters community. As a leader, I am responsible for planning events and programs for our organization, and finding out what our members want to ultimatdy receive out of being a Ddta Mu Ddta member. Katter reiterated that a lot of dubs offer professional ad- vancement opportunities. I get the satisfaction of being on campus, as well as meeting other business majors who share the same goals and aspirations as I do. Im also able to network within the business community in Salt Lake City, and meet a lot of interesting people, she said. Though the fair was a large gathering of dubs and organizations, not all members were present. Several new-an- d- a student curious about the business honor society at Westminster. coming dubs are awaiting approval on budget proposals, which are administrated by the ICC. Student leaders agree that dubs and organizations are vital for campus involvement and enhancing education. You can learn about everything that happens on campus, said Raoux, and enjoy the benefits of being a Westminster student. , of K 4 V - ICC President Quayla Skevington These are people who care enough about something to build an organization from the ground up. -- Quayla Skevington ICC President |