LHU sees uptick in student involvement

by Kassidee Wozniak & Kayla LeBeau News and A&E Editors

At Lock Haven University (LHU), there has been a gradual increase in the number of students involved in extracurricular activities compared to previous years.

Each semester, the Student Activities Office hosts its semi-annual Clubs and Organizations fair. The fair gives students the opportunity to become a member or learn more about the various clubs and social groups on campus.

“There are endless opportunities for students involved in any club, networking with other students on campus, making friends with upper or lower classmen. Joining a club connects you to the university, and the community of the campus,” said Kim Harris, director of student involvement and adviser of Haven Activity Council (HAC).

At the beginning of each semester, HAC publishes a calendar with information listing all future events the organization will host. This schedule gives students plenty of time to decide what events they wish to attend and can fit in their schedules.

LHU offers over 100 clubs and organizations. The large variety of categories include academic, arts, design and media, club sport and recreation, competition sports, cultural and identity, governance and program planning, special interest, and faith-based. The three most popular clubs are Boxing, Cheerleading, and Health Science.

Currently, the junior class is the most involved in clubs and organizations at LHU, consisting of 23% of participating students.

Certain LHU clubs funded by Standards Aligned System (SAS) are able to host programs, conferences, and field trips for students involved in the club. This opens the door to more opportunities that students may never experience unless they participate in a club.

Each challenge was also live streamed on the Alumni Association’s Instagram and Facebook accounts.

A morning basketball competition in Thomas Fieldhouse kicked off Thursday’s day of giving. Students tried their luck at making a half-court shot beginning at 9:45 a.m. to receive $1,000 toward their tuition fees next semester, sponsored by PSECU. The first 50 participants also received a free Lock Haven shirt, shorts, or sweatpants. After twelve failed attempts, freshman and LHU football player Cole Transue proved victorious and secured the grand prize.

The day’s challenges continued with an afternoon hot dog eating contest along Ivy Lane. Twelve students, together representing six academic and sports teams, stepped up to the plate in hopes of securing $500 for their designated program.