Later this month, the Major/Minor Fair will return to the Waynesburg University campus.  The fair will be taking place Feb 20. in the Benedum Dining Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The fair will be open to all students on campus where they can explore the different options that Waynesburg offers in their academic departments.

All departments will be present at the fair, so every student has the opportunity to discover every major and minor that is a part of Waynesburg’s curriculum. Dr. Marie Leichliter-Krause, Assistant Provost, played an important role in putting together the fair, as she was part of a 10-person committee who decided to bring the fair back after a hiatus.“Our purpose in putting together the major/minor fair was to give students the opportunity to come in and talk with advisors, talk with students and have the opportunity to learn a little bit more about not just majors, but minors as well,” said Leichliter-Krause.

Another important member of the committee in charge of developing the event was Genna Steele, academic projects and grants coordinator.“I think it’s time to celebrate Waynesburg and what we have to offer,” said Steele. “Really let the students know what is available to them.”

The members of the committee were faced with questions from students about the process of picking their major, and even questions about what a student’s life might look like after university life.

They collectively tried to figure out how to assist students in finding their path in life, and thus the idea of reinventing the Major/Minor Fair was created. The fair was originally an event planned by Jane Owen, director of the educational enrichment program, clinical services and counseling center.

The new planning committee “recycled” the idea from Owen’s work after she gave them permission to reuse her idea. “Sometimes students think they know what path they want to be on, but then they come and have a conversation with someone and all of a sudden, they learn that, ‘wait I can do that?’ and a door opens up that they didn’t know even existed,” said Leichliter-Krause.

Not only is the Major/Minor Fair for the undecided and exploring students, but it could even be beneficial for a student who finds a major or minor they were not aware existed. The Registrar will be present at the fair in case students decide to add a major or minor, or are considering adding a double major, or switching their major entirely. Chaley Knight, a university counselor, will also be attending the fair and offering guidance to students who still might not be sure what major they want to explore.

Marie Coffman, director of career services and placement, will be making an appearance at the fair as well to offer her help to students who might have questions about a field they are looking to enter and what it might look like for them if they travel down a certain career path. In addition to these things, there will be giveaways and prizes for students who attend the fair.

A theme of chocolate was picked in an effort to entice students to drop by. Sweets like M&Ms will be available for all students to take.