by Cheri Scott
UHCLIDIAN STAFF

The Student Life Fair, held Jan. 29, 1-9 p.m. in Atrium II, offered students information on ways to spend their off-study time.

The fair is a traditional semester event that included information from a variety of student organizations and university offices.

"We never know from one semester to the next how many people may stop by," said Sue Fellman, coordinator of student life for student organizations and student government. "We usually have it start at 9 a.m. and end at 7 p.m. This year we are trying something a little bit different to try and reach out to the evening students. There are more afternoon and evening classes on Wednesdays this semester. It's basically a recruiting day for the student organizations that chose to participate to get the word out to students on campus on different things they can get involved in on campus."

"I think [the Student Life Fairs] are very successful. We always have a good turnout," said Stephanie Eudy, president of the accounting association.

It is beneficial for the students because it linforms tham about new organizations on campus. I think it's great that they let us have this opportunity.

"Some groups go all out and want to know what's going on and how they can contribute to the learning environment and sense of community here at the university." Fellman said.

The Student Life Fair also provides a start on an important step to further professional lives. Eudy points out that major companies are looking for students who have more to offer than just their studies. Corporations want to see what other activities a perspective candidate for employment has been involved in during school.

Fellman says the fair not only provides an opportunity for new students to learn more about what is going on at UH-Clear Lake, but student fairs promote shared interaction among student organizations and student offices.

"The students that work the tables certainly benefit," Fellman said. "During the quiet times, when classes are going on, they visit the other tables to find out what kind of events the other organizations have going on. They will go meet the other officers of other organizations. It creates an opportunity for them to work together on similar events and develops co-sponsorships. Lots of information is transferred."

Organizations that are unable to staff a table all day are still encouraged to distribute information about their organization.

"A lot of times when organizations don't participate, it is because they can't find anybody that can sit there," Fellman said. "We keep telling them that organizations don't have to have a staffed table, just have an information table out so that students who might be interested can walk away with something about your club."

"Student Life is trying to come up with new ideas for reaching more students in the future," said Fellman.

"One idea is to set up tables the first week of the school and leave them up all week before students get too involved in their studies."

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