Event hopes to engage Javelinas on campus
With more than 40 organizations and free prizes up for grabs, the students of Javelina Nation were provided the full experience of campus life.
Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK) Office of Student Activities gathered hundreds of students at the 2021 Fall Student Organization Fair on Aug. 25, at the Memorial Student Union Building (MSUB) Ballrooms.
The event promoted how students can become members of several student organizations and tips on how to stay involved with campus life.
Linda Williams, a member of TAMUK Chi Alpha, said the organization fair is a great way to interact with students.
“As Christ ambassadors our job is to find and make new friends who love or can come to love Jesus just as much as we have,” Williams said. “We want and hope to live life with one another. Our purpose of attending this organization fair is to allow others to grow in their faith. We hope to let students know that they are not alone, especially knowing students can range in all different age groups. Having that support and love is what Chi Alpha can give others.”
Many students who attended the organization fair were surprised to learn how many resources TAMUK provides for their students.
Nadia Canales, psychology major, said she was stunned to learn about the numerous ways to get involved on campus.
“My friends and I decided to attend the fair as a last-minute decision because we had never attended one in previous years. It was honestly surprising to learn about the organizations and ways to involve yourself on campus,” Canales said. “Little did I know how much insight I would gather from this event.”
Several organizations were thrilled with the number of students that attended the fair.
Jacqueline Zamora, a member of the French club, said they are always looking forward to recruiting new members.
“Our purpose is to promote, acquire, represent, illuminate and share the French culture, essentially spelling out the word Paris. We host fundraisers, celebrate French holidays, host bake sales and enjoy movie nights that relate back to the French culture,” Zamora said. “You do not need to know French to join our club as we always welcome anyone who is interested in becoming a member.”
TAMUK remains committed to educating students on more ways to become involved with student organizations along with the campus community.
