On Tuesday, January 21, the Center for Leadership and Service hosted the Spring 2025 Student Involvement Fair. From 12 to 4 pm in the Miron Student Center Atrium, all attending students were able to explore what clubs and organizations Kean University has to offer.  

Upon check-in, students were notified of all the student groups represented at the fair. After visiting at least five tables, they were rewarded with a bagel of their choice and a chance to play a fun game of Spin the Wheel in honor of National Bagel Day.  

Student groups present at the event included the Venezuelan Columbian Student Association Club, the Kean Crochet Club, National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW), Ecuadorian Student Association (ASECU), Girl Gains KU, Kean Catholics, KU Anime Society, and Greek organizations.  

Hope Gelvoligo, the Co-External Director of Public Relations of Filipinos Uniting Nations at Kean (F.U.N.K.) explained the intentions of their club. 

“This is the Filipino club here at campus and basically our purpose is to just teach everyone about Filipino culture. You don’t have to be Filipino to join, it’s open to everyone.” 

Another set of inclusive organizations represented were Girl Gains KU, Kean Esports Club, and Kean Unified Sports. They presented information to get more students involved recreationally.

Kimberly Rosado, the President of Girl Gains Kean University detailed what new members can look forward to. 

“We are Girl Gains at Kean University. We are a nationwide club. We are here to empower women and get women comfortable in the gym, provide a safe place for anyone there no matter who you are, what you do, what you like to do [...] we do Pilates, yoga, weightlifting. We talk about nutrition, and we host meetings.” 

Many students attended the fair in hopes of discovering organizations that will spark their interests and help them meet people who share similar pursuits. 

Catherine Dustin, a sophomore and History major from Garwood shared that she came to the event to preview the clubs and organizations she would potentially join.

“I would just go straight to class [...] I need to get out there more you know see around campus. So, I figured it would be a great way to get involved, it’s in the name.” 

The Spring 2025 Involvement Fair was an exciting event that displayed the diversity of the university. With several options to choose from, students can comfortably find a way to get more involved at Kean. Hopefully, everyone found their spark!