RIC Activities Day

       For my social justice event I went to the student activities day with Allison Perry, and Tiffany Scoco. It was interesting to see many different student organizations that were created here on campus. We showed up early and watched each table be set up. We noticed that each table were unique in their own way. Some tables that caught our eye were the anchor television channel, new student orientation, political science club and sojourn.

The first table that we walked up to was the anchor television channel here on campus. They produce and record events that happen on campus. What was also very interesting to hear was they post the videos on youtube for students to access on their own device, and they livestream on Facebook. It was clear that they try and cooperate with students to make sure everyone on campus has a way to view and watch anchor news. This specific club meets once a week on Wednesday at one thirty in the afternoon. They told us the common interests and differences among the group members. Some club members are outgoing and want to be in front of the camera while others prefer to be behind the camera. Members who enjoy being behind can post edit and they usually have a highly skilled background in technology. Before we left their stand, they gave us a anchor news t shirt that we can promote for their group.

The second group of club members that we met was at the new student orientation table. This group was recruiting new members to help with incoming freshman or transfer students get adjusted to a new environment. In the summertime they have new student orientation for freshman and transfer students. In addition during spring they have an orientation just for transfer students. Members in their club range from fifty two to eighteen years of age. They are open to everyone who wants to join, they don't have specific restrictions to be accepted in.  Not only did they provide us with useful information, but also gave us a few materials such as a brochure and a Rhode Island college sling bag.

Thirdly we went to the political science club where they explained that they fight for minimum wage increase and free tuition for community college of Rhode Island trying to aka our campus a better place. They also watch government debates between candidates. In addition we learned that they go on a trip to Washington DC every year to sight see political events. This group meets every week during free period on Wednesday's. They have forty nine members which include a president and a Vice President. They all share a strong political background and an interest in politics. Furthermore they gave a brochure and a sticker for your car window. 

Finally, the last group we saw was members of sojourn. They believe in building a good community. They seek justice and complete a lot of community service. An interesting thing about them is that they explore faith and are open to all types of people from different religions. Another unique thing was that they meet every Wednesday at seven o' three at night. We questioned why seven o' three and not an even time, and the answer was that it's random so no one will forget. In their group meetings they discuss religion but not all of the group members are religious. However, they all want to build a strong community, create world peace, and build friendships. Before leaving they gave us a magnet and a card of events that they were hosting.