Mechanical engineering junior Judson Richburg, left, tells mechanical engineering sophomore Henry Ngo about the Aero Mavs’ Solid Rocketry Program during Activity Fair Day on Aug. 26 at the Central Library mall. Richburg said the program encourages new members to build their own O1 rocket for less than $100.
On Wednesday, students gathered around tents lined up at the Central Library mall during the fall Activity Fair Day.
Students explored various student organizations, clubs, campus resources and departments while enjoying snow cones and food from various food trucks.
Aero Mavs president Anu Adegoke said the organization welcomes students of any major and experience level and teaches them to build high-powered rockets.
Biomedical engineering junior Julian Chaparro remote drives a robot during Activity Fair Day on Aug. 26 at the Central Library mall. Chaparro said he and his group worked on three robots all of last year.
“It definitely takes a lot of hard work,” Adegoke said. “We’ve come through a lot of roadblocks.”
She said she understands that students have to prioritize their academics first.
“Just give us what you have, and we’ll make the most of it,” Adegoke said.
A few tents away, the MavTHAT ASL Club taught interested students how to sign.
Mechanical engineering senior Isabel Arroyo, left and Logan Stewart, international business and Chinese sophomore, talk about the Chinese Culture and Language Association Club during Activity FairDay on Aug. 26 at the Central Library mall. The event allowed students to learn about various organizations on campus.
Photo by Emmanuel Pizano
“I like to describe us as a bunch of signing nerds, plus a few deaf students on campus,” said Raina Collier, volunteer coordinator for the club.
The organization aims to promote sign language and Deaf culture to those who may not be aware of the culture, Collier said.
“We have deaf students on campus who come and practice our signs with us because all of our officers are hearing,” she said.
Annalise Rendon, music industry studies junior, plays the guitar while representing the Mavs Guitar Club during Activity Fair Day on Aug. 26 at the Central Library mall. Rendon has been the club’s president for about three years.
Psychology senior Rual Zaldivar said during his first year at the university, the activity fair introduced him to campus prayer groups.
There are a variety of groups for students to find their place, Zaldivar said.
“It’s a commuter school so many people just come and go,” he said. “But for those who want a sense of community and just want to be able to find that community, this activity fair is perfect for them.”
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