When there are so many clubs to choose from, the Involvement Fair is a welcome entry to help you find one that fits you. They host all clubs, ranging from sports to religion to sororities. However, how do you find the one that fits you the best and leap to join them? We asked five of the clubs to tell us about their contribution to UNLV and why you should join them this semester.
Rebel Reads
Rebel Reads is a student book club that reads three books a semester. They read one thriller, one romance and one fantasy in the young adult or adult genre. They offer a variety of perks to students, but their biggest contribution is providing a place for readers on campus to meet. They meet on campus every other Wednesday at 5 p.m. to talk about all things books.
“If you’re on the fence about joining [Rebel Reads], just know that it is low maintenance. Even if you don’t read the book that week, you are more than welcome to join, and it’s very affordable,” member Kaelyn Mills said.
Rebel Reads’ first read of the year is TBA; you can contact them through their Instagram @rebelreads.
Spectrum
Spectrum is an LGBTQIA+ organization that provides a “safe space for queer people and allies to just hang out,” according to member Mars Valentino. Their event coordinator, Kennedy Jones, wanted people to know that in October, they do many events for Las Vegas Pride Month, and this is the time of the year to join if you’ve thought about it before.
To contact Spectrum, go to their Instagram page @unlv_spectrum.
Ewalu
Ewalu is a club that aims to connect Polynesian culture to UNLV students. The club is composed mostly of members who once lived in Hawaii and moved to the Ninth Island of Las Vegas. They have Musubi mixers and, in the past, have offered dance classes focused on Polynesian dancing.
The Ewalu club president, Lazarus Dolera, almost didn’t join the club his freshman year, and he encourages others thinking about joining to “just join—you never know until you try.”
To contact Ewalu, go to their Instagram page @unlvewaluclub.
Women’s Rugby
UNLV women’s rugby team plays in Division 2 and practices on campus. President Sunny Williams encourages people with no experience to join because “most people start in college.”
UNLV’s women’s rugby team sees the Involvement Fair as crucial for their club, as it’s where they get most of their members. They are looking forward to the new year and new members willing to try rugby.
To contact UNLV’s Women’s Rugby, go to their Instagram page @unlvwomensrugby.
Sigma Kappa
Sigma Kappa is one of six sororities on the Panhellenic Council. The Involvement Fair is very important to them to recruit new members and spread the word about their five philanthropies. They focus on supporting these philanthropies: Sigma Kappa Foundation, Inherit the Earth, Gerontology, Maine Sea Coast Mission and Alzheimer’s Disease Research. The organization also helps build long-term relationships.
Ava Torres wants those on the fence to know that “UNLV recruitment is a lot different than what you see online.”
To contact Sigma Kappa go to their Instagram page: @unlvsigkap.
Organizations on campus, especially at the beginning of semesters, are almost always on the lookout for new people. If you are searching for one, go to UNLV’s website and look under student organizations to find something that fits you. For students wondering if they’ll fit in or if there’s anything for them, it never hurts to try!
