Majors Fair draws hundreds

More than 430 students attended the fourth annual Majors Fair, held November 4 in the Kirkhof Center.

The fair is sponsored by the Advising Resource Center, Advising Council and the Alumni Office. It offers students an opportunity to network with faculty and staff members, and alumni about choices for a major and advice on careers. Organizers said this year, in particular, a big focus of the fair was to improve time-to-graduation rates and reduce a student's financial burden.

In addition to all academic departments, other participating departments included Financial Aid, Padnos International Center, Student Life, Counseling and Career Development, and Career Services.

Kathleen Underwood, director of Women and Gender Studies, said: "What was really exciting about the fair was watching students come into the Grand River Room with some trepidation and seeing their enthusiasm grow as the wandered about, talking to faculty from various programs. By the time they left, most had a fistful of brochures and smiles on their faces."

Photo courtesy of Susan Proctor
Shontaye Witcher, left, from Disabilities Support Services, stands with Jennifer Edwards, a 2001 graduate, at the Majors Fair, held in the Kirkhof Center. More than 430 students attended the November 4 event.