THE FAIR & THE "Winter" FAIR
The FAIR showcases many of CMU's 300+ Student Government recognized student organizations, 23 sorority and fraternity organizations, and partners from around campus and the Pittsburgh community. The entire CMU community - undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty - are invited to explore ways to get involved at Carnegie Mellon and beyond.
Winter 2024 FAIR
The Winter 2024 FAIR will be held Thursday, February 1st, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in Rangos Ballroom. All are welcome to attend!
How do I register my organization for the FAIR?
Where will the Winter 2024 FAIR be held?
The Winter 2024 FAIR will be held in Rangos Ballroom inside of the Cohon University Center! Organizations will be categorized by groups with maps to help you find the group you are looking for.
How do we prepare for the FAIR?
- Check to make sure your student organization page on TartanConnect is fully up-to-date.
- Meet with members from your student organization to plan and prepare for your table at the FAIR. Teamwork means less work on any one person and you’ll have more fun. Remember to include members of your organization who don't hold a leadership position.
- Create a display that is engaging and will appeal to your audience. Your display/poster/banner/table cloth should have your organization name on it. A SLICE staff member may ask you to remove an item that is obstructing the view of another organization.
- Each organization has a unique QR Code on their TartanConnect page that users can scan to automatically join an organization's Member page. Be sure to print this out or have a digital copy on a personal device for your table!
- Do not expect to have electrical outlets. Generators are not permitted. We ask that any music or recorded sound be played only at a level that does not impede conversations at the table next you. A SLICE staff member ask you to turn sound down or off. We will not be able to provide performance or demonstration space for your organization.
- Brainstorm with organization members for a creative giveaway to pass out to visitors. (Live animals are not permitted as giveaways). Have members at your table to answer questions. Be proactive and approach students instead of just setting up a display and standing by it. Have a sign-up sheet ready to collect names and emails of those interested in joining your organization.
- Plan when and where your first meeting or information session will be so that you can advertise that information during the FAIR.
Explore THE FAIR
Organizations span a variety of interests and passions:
- Campus & Community Partners
- Civic Engagement (Direct Service, Volunteering, Political/Advocacy)
See below for the Winter 2023 FAIR layout & organizations!
The FAIR Logistics
Provisions & Breakdown
You will be provided with a six-foot banquet table and two chairs. Due to possible space constraints, we may ask you to share a table with another organization in your same category. Please indicate your sharing preference on your registration form.
The FAIR ends at 6:30 pm. Please clean-up around your table area and discard any trash to help SLICE staff during their clean-up process after hours.
Check-In & Set-Up
You may start setting up your table at 4:30 pm and you need to be ready by 4:45 pm. If you are a student organization, you were emailed your table number at least 24 hours prior to the FAIR and do not need to check-in at the SLICE table.
You must have a member present at your table by 4:45 pm. If you are not present, your table will be given to an organization on the waitlist.
After the FAIR
Each organization has a unique QR Code on their TartanConnect page that users can scan to automatically join an organization's Member page. Be sure to print this out or have a digital copy on a personal device for your table!
If you choose to use Google Sheets, Excel, or a physical paper sheet to collect contact information, upload all of the email addresses you collected into the Members section of your TartanConnect page to invite individuals to join.
Begin planning your first meeting or information session for interested students and follow up with these students within a week of the FAIR with a personal message to let them know about upcoming events or meetings. The personal outreach will help your organization stand out.