Fall bizzare attracts wave of students, community organizations

Packed under the humid tents, students met with members of clubs and campus organizations to exchange greetings during the Fall Bizzare Sunday on west campus.

Affiliates of the Bizzare provided free food and giveaways to those in attendance, as well as information on the different clubs or organizations that they represented.

Many UNC organizations were there, including Greek life, Student Senate, GBLTA and the campus Cultural Centers. Many student clubs were also there, as well as several stores and businesses in the community to get  their names out and letting students know what is available to them.

Amanda Grassello, a junior anthropology major who is the promotions manager with UNC Radio, said she saw a lot of interest from students.

"I think it's really good because a lot of new students, or even older UNC students, get to see what the school has to offer," Grassello said. "I've had sophomores or juniors come to our booth and not even know UNC had a radio station. I think it's a great idea."

Tyler Barnes, a sophomore music education major, also said he thought the Bizzare was good for student interest. Barnes is a member of the UNC Fencing Club and said he was glad to see so much enthusiasm at the event.

"We have recruited quite a few people — around 20 or so — which is really nice," Barnes said. "This is kind of like advertising. Everybody walks by, looks around and can pick out what looks fun. Whether they're really keen on doing it or just interested, it gets you out."

In addition to word-of-mouth promotion about the club, Barnes said he also enjoyed the Bizzare as a patron — attending and seeing the other clubs.

Elyzabeth Mansfield, a sophomore psychology major, said she liked hearing what the different booths has to offer.

"It's good to see what's going on here on campus and around Greeley," she said. "Sometimes, it's easy to forget about the different clubs that are going on here on campus. This is a nice reminder, and really good for freshmen. It's always good to keep in touch."