2008 Woodie Awards
Club Fair Incites Excitment on Campus
Michael Barer
Issue date: 10/15/07 Section: News
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On Wednesday October 10, Yeshiva College hosted its annual Club Fair in Weissberg Commons, attracting a crowd of nearly 125 people. The event showcased the various clubs available for Yeshiva College students to join. Student leaders hope the wide range of clubs represented at the fair insured that every student found at least one that fits his passions, whether it was an academic club or one for extreme sports.
"As a result of the dual curriculum at Yeshiva University, the workload on the average student can be somewhat overbearing, leaving students little time for anything unrelated to school work," said Yitzy Feigenbaum, Club Fair Coordinator. "The message that the Club Fair effectively broadcasts to the student body is that college is not just about spending countless hours studying in the library; rather, it is also about connecting with other people who share similar interests-and what better way to do that than joining a club."
Another exciting facet of several clubs, such as the Social Injustice Club and the Boys and Girls Town Club, is that they sponsor events with other universities to enhance YU's overall interaction with the university community. These clubs are both prime examples of popular clubs that are dedicated to reaching out to those in need.
In addition to all of the very familiar clubs on campus present at the fair, many new ones were also introduced. For instance, the Snowboarding Club and the Rock Climbing Club are starting up this year for those students who are a little more athletically inclined. These clubs plan to sponsor many fun events this year. Another new club, taking a more religious approach to life, called Inspired Brotherhood, will join the ranks of the Chabad Club and a few others that feature religious speakers and events. Some of the more established clubs, such as the Israel Club, expect to maintain their position as one of the most popular clubs on campus.
Other clubs already in existence on campus, such as the Medical Ethics Society, were not present at the fair. However, their well-staffed group plans to continue to offer various programs, including lectures given by well-known physicians and ethicists.
"As a result of the dual curriculum at Yeshiva University, the workload on the average student can be somewhat overbearing, leaving students little time for anything unrelated to school work," said Yitzy Feigenbaum, Club Fair Coordinator. "The message that the Club Fair effectively broadcasts to the student body is that college is not just about spending countless hours studying in the library; rather, it is also about connecting with other people who share similar interests-and what better way to do that than joining a club."
Another exciting facet of several clubs, such as the Social Injustice Club and the Boys and Girls Town Club, is that they sponsor events with other universities to enhance YU's overall interaction with the university community. These clubs are both prime examples of popular clubs that are dedicated to reaching out to those in need.
In addition to all of the very familiar clubs on campus present at the fair, many new ones were also introduced. For instance, the Snowboarding Club and the Rock Climbing Club are starting up this year for those students who are a little more athletically inclined. These clubs plan to sponsor many fun events this year. Another new club, taking a more religious approach to life, called Inspired Brotherhood, will join the ranks of the Chabad Club and a few others that feature religious speakers and events. Some of the more established clubs, such as the Israel Club, expect to maintain their position as one of the most popular clubs on campus.
Other clubs already in existence on campus, such as the Medical Ethics Society, were not present at the fair. However, their well-staffed group plans to continue to offer various programs, including lectures given by well-known physicians and ethicists.