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Spring involvement fair returns to SEMO

Friday, January 27, 2023
Allison Lauter ~ Arrow Reporter

Southeast hosted its annual spring involvement fair for students on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the University Center. The spring involvement fair occurs at the start of each spring semester. The fair is hosted by Campus Life and Event Services with the assistance of the Student Government University Affairs Chair. The involvement fair gives students an opportunity to make new connections with student organizations, volunteer community organizations and their peers. Traditionally, campus life hosts a larger fall fair to welcome students to Southeast’s campus. This spring there were a total of 43 organizations at the fair, the largest number since 2019. Director of Campus Life & Event Services Michelle Irby says Southeast is having more incoming students in the spring semester. “We know that sometimes students in the fall semesters did not find what they were looking for,” Irby said. “We want to give new students an opportunity to get connected right away in the spring.”

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    Freshman health sciences major Jay Bennett is the co-president and recruitment coordinator for Alpha Phi Omega Beta Psi at SEMO. Bennett is speaking with freshman political science major Billy Bell about the fraternity, what a recruitment event might look like and the types of bonds a member can create. (Allison Lauter ~ Arrow Reporter)
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    Freshman biochemistry major Atkia Labiba and sophomore computer science major Arafat Hasnain speaks to the Department of Agriculture representative Alexis Mudd about joining the Farm Bureau. They also discussed ways to get involved with other agriculture organizations on campus and within the community. (Allison Lauter ~ Arrow Reporter)
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    Caroline Brune is a first year graduate assistant working for campus life. She is walking down the aisle of volunteer organizations ensuring they have what they need. Brune organized the volunteer section of community groups that presented at the fair. â€śWe contacted local organizations to advertise their volunteer opportunities,” Brune said. “I really hope students find an organization they can connect with while also having a service partner for the rest of their time here at Southeast.” (Allison Lauter ~ Arrow Reporter)
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    Senior chemistry major and international student Sho Nakayama stands with sophomore biomedical sciences major and international student Sagar Kandel while scoping out the Anime Brigade club. Nakayama and Kandel hope to become more involved in their spring semester at SEMO. (Allison Lauter ~ Arrow Reporter)
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    Sophomore sports management major KJ Melton learns from Student Government President Joel Philpott about SGA, how the organization serves students and how Melton can join. Philpott also passed out SGA merchandise to students passing by. (Allison Lauter ~ Arrow Reporter)
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    Members of the Sigma Nu Fraternity join together to help recruit for their spring rush. Sigma Nu is the largest fraternity on SEMO's campus with 96 official members. (Allison Lauter ~ Arrow Reporter)
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    Ratliff Care Center talks to students about volunteer opportunities they can engage with. Ratliff Care Center is a nursing home and residential care center in downtown Cape Girardeau. (Allison Lauter ~ Arrow Reporter)
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    Freshman historic preservation major Mercy Woodman learns about the Student Nursing Association on campus.“I love meeting new people and see what is available to do on campus,” Woodman said. “I think it is really important throughout college to consistently be trying new things to expand your experiences and make new connections.” (Allison Lauter ~ Arrow Reporter)