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Photos: Bruins reconnect in person at fall 2021 Mega Fair

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Cristian Martinez
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September 20, 2021
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"GROW" theme for SLCC Mega Fair sign
The SLCC Mega Fair returned to three campuses during the second week of September in 2021. SLCC hosted a virtual Mega Fair the previous two semesters after COVID-19 paused in-person activities. (Cristian Martinez)

After COVID-19 restrictions shifted classes and activities to an online format in 2020, many of Salt Lake Community College’s clubs and departments struggled to connect with new students.

The SLCC Mega Fair – a biannual event in which students can explore opportunities available outside of the classroom – also relocated online, further dampening student engagement with the college.

“Last year, we did the [Mega Fair] virtually, and it was a real challenge,” said Michael Evans, interim coordinator for the Thayne Center. “We did not get a lot of attendance or club exposure.”

Theater major and member of the Drama Club, Luke Jensen, described a similar situation when he hosted the virtual table for the Drama Club last year, saying that attendance was almost nonexistent.

“The whole time I was running the table, no one stopped by to see it,” Jensen said.

Following a resumption of in-person learning this fall semester, the Mega Fair returned to the Jordan, South City and Redwood campuses the second week of September.

Various groups at SLCC assembled their canopies, decorated their tables with treats and activities, and engaged with attendees in person.

For many, the fall 2021 Mega Fair was the first community event to resemble on-campus normalcy of the pre-pandemic era, even though an ample amount of those in attendance continued to wear masks.

“[The GSSRC] had hosted smaller-scale events, but nothing of this size,” said Peter Moosman, coordinator for the Gender and Sexuality Student Resource Center. “Multi-campus, multi-day – lots of people are here.”

Jensen hosted the Drama Club table again this year and noted a stark difference in student interest.

“This has been an awesome change,” Jensen said. “We’ve gotten to talk to a lot of people that we don’t normally get to see. It’s really nice to be able to connect with the other clubs and see what they’ve got going on.”

Evans shared Jensen’s sentiments and described the return of the Mega Fair as “reinvigorating,” though he also acknowledged that attendance is likely still reduced due to the ongoing state of COVID-19.

For a complete list of clubs and organizations available at SLCC, visit the SLCC Campus Groups webpage.

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Christina Souknarong sits at a table
Thayne Center coordinator Christina Souknarong tends to the Thayne Center table during the SLCC Mega Fair at South City Campus on Sept. 8. (Cristian Martinez)
Students talk to Christina at Thayne Center table
Thayne Center coordinator Christina Souknarong, seated, converses with students during the SLCC Mega Fair at South City Campus on Sept. 8. (Cristian Martinez)
Outdoor Mega Fair at Taylorsville campus
Mega Fair attendees interact with various SLCC groups at Taylorsville Redwood Campus on Sept. 9. (Cristian Martinez)
Joseph stands by AISL Club banner
Joseph Du Shane poses next to the American Indian Student Leadership Club poster during the SLCC Mega Fair at Taylorsville Redwood Campus on Sept. 9. (Cristian Martinez)
People walking past Mega Fair tables
Students visit different booths during the SLCC Mega Fair at Taylorsville Redwood Campus on Sept. 9. The fair returned as an in-person event following the resumption of in-person learning. (Cristian Martinez)
Outdoor Mega Fair at Taylorsville campus
Mega Fair attendees interact with various SLCC groups at Taylorsville Redwood Campus on Sept. 9. (Cristian Martinez)
Row of canopies with Mega Fair vendors
The SLCC Mega Fair returned to three campuses in fall 2021, including Taylorsville Redwood Campus, pictured. The previous fair was hosted online after COVID-19 paused in-person activities. (Cristian Martinez)
"GROW" theme for SLCC Mega Fair sign
A sign promotes the Salt Lake Community College Mega Fair on Sept. 9, 2021, at Taylorsville Redwood Campus. This year's fall fair will take place Sept. 6-8 at three different campuses. (Cristian Martinez)
Original caption: The SLCC Mega Fair returned to three campuses during the second week of September in 2021. SLCC hosted a virtual Mega Fair the previous two semesters after COVID-19 paused in-person activities.
Active chess game on a table
Two attendees play chess at the Chess Club table during the SLCC Mega Fair at Taylorsville Redwood Campus on Sept. 9. (Cristian Martinez)
Customized robots on display
The Robotics Club displays two custom robots during the SLCC Mega Fair at Taylorsville Redwood Campus on Sept. 9. (Cristian Martinez)
Three students hold theater props
Drama Club members Luke Jensen, left, Breanna Alonzo and Beth Anne Service, right, hold up props during the SLCC Mega Fair at Taylorsville Redwood Campus on Sept. 9. (Cristian Martinez)
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  • Luke Jensen
  • Mega Fair
  • Michael Evans
  • On-Campus Events
  • Peter Moosman
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  • Salt Lake Community College
Cristian Martinez

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