By Rhonda Leonard
Staff Writer
SPRINGFIELD — This was the first year Lincoln Land’s clubs were separate from the activities of Loggerpalooza.
But some students saidtheir clubs were noticed less this year than before.
This year’s club information day was moved to the R.H. Stephens Room, which is on the first floor of Menard Hall, above the Student Union and next to the president’s office. Last year, it was held in the A. Lincoln Commons.
Amber Berman, Student Life’s program assistant, said the move was to highlight interest in clubs and to ensure student groups weren’t lost among the many vendors at Loggerpalooza.
While Loggerpalooza was going strong in the front of the A. Lincoln Commons, the clubs did see a record-breaking number of new members.
Faith Benshoof and Meagan York, who were representing the environmental club, said they enjoyed the event. And they had a long list of new recruits.
“We’re trying to focus more of our help on the clubs this year,” Berman said. “This event, hopefully, pulls the clubs together. We’ve seen about 400 students come through these (the R. H. Stephens Room’s) doors today.”
Benshoof and York said they would rather have the event in a more accessible area for students.
Ed Gerson, a nontraditional student, said he enjoyed learning about the many clubs and their opportunities. He said the clubs saw a good turnout.
To attract students to the event, Subway offered 250 free lunches.
“This was the first year we separated the student club information day from Loggerpalooza,” said Michelle Burger, the Student Life program director. “
And as successful as the day was, we will continue to make improvements on student networking opportunities.”
Rhonda Leonard can be reached at [email protected] or 217-786-2311.
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