Students gathered in the lobby of the New Student Center looking at booths from some of NSUs 76 organizations.

NSU organization fair kicks off the spring semester

By: Ashlei Hursey

Posted: 2/1/10

On Monday, Jan. 25, Wesley Westminister Foundation and L.O.G.I.C. were just two among many other organizations that came together for an organization fair in the New Student Center.

Students and faculty were at their booths handing out pamphlets and business cards explaining what their organization is about and what they do for Norfolk State University. NSU has 76 organizations total, but the few that came out represented themselves well to all who would listen.

Katrina Sykes, a graduate student at NSU, was one of the representatives. She stood at the table representing GSA--Graduate Student Association.

Sykes had pamphlets for students in any major on campus that may be interested in earning a master's or doctorate degree from NSU. The pamphlets go into great detail on the requirements to be admitted into the graduate program and a brief history of NSU. The pamphlets also provide a list of higher education centers where graduate students can do their research.

The Whitney Young Social Work club was also among the attendees at the fair. The club, which is designed to be a great networking tool among other social work majors, and can help build relationships with people already in the social work profession, were some of the qualities its representatives attested to.

"The Whitney Young Social Work club is to assist aspiring social workers achieve their dreams of helping society through social work," Margorie Taitano, junior social work major said.

This club is a networking tool among other social work majors and can help build relationships with people already in the social work profession.

Rev. Larry Smith, director of campus ministries at NSU, discussed several programs that the campus ministries have to offer.

"We have programs such as What Would Jesus Eat, Singles Ministries and the Christian Movement Organization, along with volunteer opportunities such as feeding the homeless," Smith said.

L.O.G.I.C. (the League of Gamers Inspiring Culture), was also among the clubs present and eager to recruit members. These gamers are very serious about their craft and enjoy learning the history of video games.

"We learn where video games come from and where they originated," Ashley Graham, junior psychology major said.

Among Greek-lettered organizations, the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated of the Zeta Gamma Chapter displayed their organization's history and volunteer programs that they were nationally involved in. Some of the programs included Z-Hope, Storks Nest and the Human Genome Project. Zeta's are from chapters all over the country and internationally participate in these programs.

Overall, the fair was a success among those who attended. Each organization is open to all students at NSU interested in joining, offering an array of services to people who share the same interests, beliefs and goals. And, with so many to choose from, there seems to be a fit for almost everyone.