Marian University students filled Alumni Hall and Hackelmeier Memorial Library on Aug. 26 for the annual club fair, a showcase of social, academic, service, and performance organizations. From 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., students browsed booths, met with leaders, and signed up for the activities that will shape their year.
The fair offered dozens of choices. Among them was Young Americans for Freedom, led by Jacob Mizera, who described the group as “advocates for campus conservatives who strive to protect free speech, limited government, and traditional values. We value any and every voice—even those who disagree with us politically. That is the beauty of America, and that is how we can solve our problems.”
Music lovers also stopped by Knight Routine, a student barbershop quartet started in winter 2024. Junior Johnahthon Snyder said the group hopes to compete beyond campus. “We intend to try and compete in the Indiana District quartet competition eventually and then, if things go well, the international competition for the Barbershop Harmony Society,” Snyder said.
Service opportunities were represented as well. Project Sunshine, a student club that supports children in hospitals, partners with the Ronald McDonald House at Riley Children’s Hospital. President Aubrie Smith said the group’s mission is simple: “Our mission is to bring joy to kids in hospitals.” The club meets twice a month to plan activities and outreach.
Students said the fair was more than just an information session—it was a chance to recharge between classes and glimpse campus life beyond the classroom. “It is cool to see so many new clubs,” sophomore JP Schutte said.
The event highlighted Marian’s expanding opportunities for student involvement. While many clubs have long-standing traditions, new groups form each year, giving students fresh ways to connect. For many, the fair was a gateway to new friendships, leadership roles, and passions.
By the end of the afternoon, sign-up sheets were full, and students left energized for the year ahead. The club fair once again delivered what it promises: community, connection, and a reminder that Marian’s campus is as vibrant outside the classroom as it is inside.
