The University of Detroit Mercy may be a small school but the amount of student organizations is anything but.
Following the annual Celebrate Spirit celebration, all students, faculty and staff were invited to the picnic luncheon and campus organization fair.
Fifty-five organizations had tables with information available. These touched on subjects ranging from motorsports and pep band to Greek life and the model United Nations.
Navigating through the sea of students was a challenge with so many organizations.
At the Chemistry Club table, Sabina Kurtovic was eager to great every guest and tell them about all Chem Club has to offer.
“Chem Club is so much fun,” she said. “We blow stuff up.”
Further down the row of tables was the Muslim Student Organization. Mona Hammoud was representing for the group.
“We do a lot of community service, and we host events on campus, like the interfaith dinner and International Night,” Hammoud said.
Model United Nations was another group that was drawing a crowd.
Nawrooz Putris, vice president, gave out information about the organization.
“We go to a conference with many other schools, and we are all assigned a country, and then we have to debate,” Putris said. “But in the end, we all have to come to an agreement.”
UDM Links was almost stationed in the middle of all the tables and saw a lot of traffic.
Sabrina Baghaie was collecting students to tell about the organization.
“We go to other clubs and facilitate discussion,” she said. “We want people to break out of their social groups and talk about things as a whole.”
Further down the seemingly endless lines of tables, the Student Social Work Association was determined to get some sign-ups.
“You don’t have to be a social work major in order to participate,” said Krista Norred. “We do a lot of community service, including helping with Campus Kitchens.”
Among the University Organizations was the Career Education Center.
Assistant Dean Elissa Clemons and two additional career counselors handed out information sheets and talked to many prospective students about new career options, making appointments, and upcoming events, such as the Fall Career Fair on Oct. 8.
University Recreation and the Titan Fitness Center representatives were also excited to showcase their new happenings.
This fall, University Recreation has introduced the URec Adventure Series.
With so many organizations on campus, there is something for nearly everyone.
“I always enjoy going to the org fairs,” said biology major Brie Wilcox. “It’s a really good way for all of the freshmen to see all of our different groups.”
Participants in the organizational fair:
Institute for Leadership and Service
Emerging Leaders/FCCP
Campus Kitchens
Biology Club
Titan Motorsports Racing
The Impact Movement
CRU
CBA Student Advisory Board
Business Law Association
Nu Omicron Delta
Chinese Student and Scholars Association
Young Americans for Freedom
UDM Veterans Student Organization
Psi Chi
Anime Enthusiasts
Chaldean-American Association
Pre-med Club
Healthy Detroit: UDM Chapter
Rebuilding Together – UDM
Chemistry Club
American Institute for Architecture Students
Pre-dentistry Students Association
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
Muslim Student Organization
Model United Nations
Men’s Club Volleyball
Women’s Club Volleyball
Pre-physician’s Assistant Club
Pep Band
Student Government Association
Student Programming Board
Hispanic-American Students Association
Student Social Work Association
Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
Sigma Pi Fraternity
Kappa Beta Gamma Sorority
Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity
National Panhellenic Council
Lamda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity
Detroit Prevention and Awareness in the Community
Spectrum
Student Alumni Association
Admissions
University Ministry
Career Education Center
UDM Library
Orientation Leaders
Fitness Center/University Recreation
Residence Hall Council
Titan Success Network
Men’s lacrosse Team
UDM Links
Titans for Life
