Photo Story: BruinLink Fair 2025

Members of the Student Government Association talk to a student about their work. Photo taken by Greer Patten. 

With over 200 clubs and organizations represented, hundreds of students surrounded the campus to find a community to join at the BruinLink fair on Thursday.  

The fair consisted of interest groups, academic and professional organizations, fraternity and sorority life, faith-based groups and a wide variety of campus organizations.  

Both returning and new students had the opportunity to talk to groups that might interest them and find organizations to join. 

 “This is the biggest club fair I’ve ever been to,” said Kat Gau, freshman.   

The number of organizations present at the fair can prove to be an issue for some. “It’s very overwhelming. There’s a lot happening,” said Evan Pinkston, freshman.  

Many clubs also allow for many different interests and identities to be shared. It can also help newer clubs gain more traction and reach a larger audience.  

“We are on page three of our sign-up sheet, so it’s been going great. I have loved seeing everybody so interested in our club. This is our second year, so to have this many people is awesome,” said Caroline Wise, junior and editorial director of Belmont’s fashion magazine.  

These organizations can also give students an outlet to do activities they love and may not have been able to do otherwise.  

“It’s been really busy so far and we’ve had a lot of people interested,” said senior Fenna Van Wilgen.

In the end, the BruinLink fair offers an opportunity for both students and organizations to make new connections in the Belmont community.  

Students interested in Music Row Promo talk to students currently in the organization. Photo taken by Greer Patten. 

Contrasting the loud, busy environment of the fair, the Chess Club set up two games to find their new members. Photo taken by Greer Patten. 

Bruins Golf, a new club on campus, encourages students to join with a putting game. Photo taken by Greer Patten. 

The Eco Club talks to new students and allows them to take a flower with them. Photo taken by Greer Patten. 

The community service, music, entertainment and Curb college organizations set up on Freedom Plaza. Photo taken by Greer Patten.  

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This article was written and photographed by Greer Patten