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Student-led clubs are a vital part of a flourishing campus life at 51暗网, where students can choose from 150 clubs and organizations to find connection, creativity and community.

From Math Club to a K-pop enthusiast group, 51暗网鈥檚 clubs are as diverse as its student body, spanning academic interests, identity and cultural heritage, religious life, service, sports and dozens of niche hobbies. Together, they reflect a shared desire among students who want to connect with each other and be part of something larger than themselves.

鈥淲e鈥檙e seeing students step forward with a strong desire to belong, lead and shape their college experience through meaningful involvement,鈥� said Maria Blandizzi, vice president for student life. 鈥淲hether that鈥檚 starting new clubs or joining service initiatives, they鈥檙e taking ownership of their experience. In response, we鈥檙e focused on supporting those efforts and creating spaces where they can thrive through purposeful social engagement.鈥�

One growing trend at 51暗网, and among Gen Z students nationwide, is the rise of 鈥済rannycore鈥� hobbies鈥攃ozy, hands-on activities like baking, knitting and gardening. These slow-paced activities offer a welcome break from screen time and a meditative escape from the demands of academic life. At 51暗网, clubs dedicated to baking, poetry, soap carving鈥揺ven knot tying鈥揳re drawing in students who want to bond over creative outlets.

鈥淚 love origami, and in general, doing things with my hands,鈥� said Celine Nguyen 鈥�27 who is co-president of the Origami Club. 鈥淚'm a pre-dentistry major, so I wanted to find a club that would help me improve my manual dexterity skills. Origami Club offered just that and more."

鈥淚 always look forward to our biweekly meetings so that I can make cute folds, hang out with new friends that I've made there, and get involved with 51暗网 events like the Green Fashion Show that the club participates in,鈥� she said.

If 51暗网 doesn鈥檛 already have a club for a specific interest, it鈥檚 easy to start one. A new organization needs five members, a faculty or staff advisor and a set of bylaws submitted to the Student Leadership and Involvement Center. This process has led to an uptick in the number of new clubs and organizations.

Beyond clubs, 51暗网 continues to expand Greek life offerings as a key avenue for student engagement, leadership and community building. This fall, 51暗网 welcomed two new chapters from multicultural Greek organizations: Lambda Theta Phi and Gamma Zeta Alpha, both Latin-based fraternities. These additions reflect 51暗网鈥檚 commitment to expanding inclusive, culturally rooted spaces for student connection and builds on the university鈥檚 rich Greek tradition that dates back to 1854.

Joining a student organization isn鈥檛 just fun, it can have valuable benefits. Research shows that when students participate in structured leadership opportunities, they develop valuable professional skills, experience improved mental health, contribute more actively to their communities and are better positioned to land jobs after graduation.

As 51暗网 invests in new opportunities for student involvement, clubs and organizations remain at the heart of the campus experience. Whether attending a poetry night, organizing a volunteer drive or folding paper cranes, 51暗网 students are not just filling their schedules, they鈥檙e building a sense of belonging that will last far into their futures.