Over ninety clubs, campus offices and organizations were present at the activities fair. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
By Katie Lauriello, Lead Copy Editor
On Wednesday, the Office of Student Activities and Greek Life (OSAGL) hosted its Spring Activities Fair in the College Union Building Ballroom from 4 to 6 p.m. Several clubs brought gifts for attendees, including lotions, pins and candy.
OSAGL staff member Natalie Vancura ’25 commented on the differences between the fall and spring activities fairs: “It’s interesting to get the engagement of new clubs that developed over the semester. In the fall we have to target the first-year population and get them involved, whereas this is just a refresher.”
President of the Applied Psychology Professions Club Julia Tobin ’24 explained the benefits of offering the activities fair in the spring.
Her Campus handed out sample of lotion to those who signed up to join. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
“I didn’t expect to get so many people because my club is so niche,” Tobin said. “I got the idea to create this club in the spring of last year, but I studied abroad in the fall. I was able to get it registered, but this has been the first time my club has been on the ground.”
Other organizations on campus, such as Counseling Services, also set up their own stand for students to see. Executive Director of Counseling and Wellness Kristia Druv said, “We’re here to make connections. Students aren’t going to come to us unless they’re in distress, so we join the activities fair to meet them on their terms.”
“In the fall, there’s so much information being thrown at first-years that it can get overwhelming. So it’s good that they have this now that they’re more adjusted to student living,” said Druv.
Gamma Sigma Sigma member Sarah-Louise Huebschen ’26 noted a smaller number of first years compared to returning students: “There are a lot of people who aren’t freshmen, but more people who want to try new things.”
Gettysburg Votes member Avery Torrez ’24 also commented on the change in attendance, saying, “When I would run the event before, the signup sheets would be two to three pages long.” Now, they only have one page.
Still, Torrez encourages students to get more involved in campus organizations: “You should find your niche in a club, because it can open up new networks and new doors, and you get to meet new people.”
Attendee Sydney Smith ’27 also highlighted the benefits of the fair, stating that the fair was “a good opportunity because I can see new people and talk to them.”
The Listeners & Performers club speaks with an interested student. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
The Gettysburg Writer’s Association handed out pins to interested students. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
Fraternities and sororities also held tables at the event. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
A representative from Artem speaks to an interested student. (Photo William Oehler/The Gettysburgian)
