Students search for organizations that pique interests

Each table was decorated with a poster proudly displaying an organization. Some tables had video clips to watch or trophies to admire.

Students strolled to and from the tables collecting informational pamphlets and searching for something to catch their eye yesterday in the HUB.

Brouse said the fair, which always is arranged a year in advance, is well received by students who join clubs out of genuine interest.

Chris Toret (junior-biochemistry and molecular biology) and Dave Richardson (junior-management science and information systems) attended the fair in search of an interesting club to join, Richardson said, adding that the fair is a good opportunity for student involvement. Toret said he joined the College Republicans with the hope of getting more involved with his political party.

The Penn State women's rugby team had a sign-up list encouraging students to try out the sport. However, team member Kristi Mitchell (freshman-nursing) said some people sign up and come to the first week of practice, but never return.

The team's goal at the fair is to encourage students to at least sign up and give it a try, said Abby Gilligan (sophomore-advertising).

Project Growth, whose purpose is to increase campus awareness of diversity issues, had a good response at the fair, said Becky Bostyan (sophomore-public relations). The organization's main form of recruitment is by word of mouth, so the fair gives them an opportunity to talk to students, said Alicia Korenman (freshman-history).

"I came to the fair looking to get involved in anything," said Emmet Connolly (junior-telecommunications), adding that he joined two clubs out of curiosity.

Paul Brandt (junior-economics) came to the fair with high expectations and left a little disappointed. Nothing made him enthusiastic enough to actually attend a specific club meeting, he said.