Did you happen to be outside Entrance 3 of the Front Ranges Westminster campus recently and observe a bustling encampment filled with support services and student organizations?
On August 25th, FRCC’s Westminster Campus held its Resource Fair, an event that brings together students and faculty by introducing a wide range of resources to raise awareness and promote inclusivity.
Among some of the organizations that were showcased at the fair were departments such as Student Life, Financial Aid, Career Services, and Veterans Club. A few of the many student groups that appeared were Engineering, SGA, Running, History Club, Tabletop Club, The Front Page, and Chess Club.
Louis Soltysiak, Director of Student Events & Promotion from Larimer Campus, remarked on the importance of the resource fair each semester, affirming that “College is vast; there are a lot of different avenues and corners…that a typical student may just not know and no one succeeds on their own”.
It’s a social gathering that offers the chance to see every resource that the college offers, all in one place. Whether it is seeking disability support services or tutoring for a class, the fair uncovers what may have been unknown to many students.
The gathering was held outside for a particular reason. Louis elaborated that a greater number of resources can be brought to the fair when set up outdoors, paired with how everyone is given more room to spread out.
Additionally, the event draws in the highest number of students when it is placed next to entry and exit ways, raising the highest level of alertness.
Besides the availability of departmental resources, several student organizations made an appearance to promote not only their objectives but also openness in joining a club regardless of background.
Engineering Club, for instance, does not mandate that a student is an engineering major to participate. Victor Ramos, a representative of the group, affirmed, “It is a place where if you want to come, learn, help with any personal projects that you have, absolutely. There’s a lot of knowledgeable minds, both students and staff and faculty”.
The club is provided with a wide selection of resources to use, such as the engineering room, three printers, spaces for cutting, and some tools that are not accessible to the majority of students, making the organization valuable; Ramos continued.
The Engineering Club, among others, is an important presence on campus as it offers the chance to be creative. If someone wants to learn soldering, for example, workshops are held that teach this skill.
Anime club was another club that was tabling to get students to join. Matthew Palomeri, who is the President of Anime Club here at FRCC’s Westminster Campus, had this to say about the club.
“We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays.” “We like to watch anime as a group, talk about anime as a group, and do anime trivia.” “For me, it’s basically a safe space for anime fans to have a good time and meet other nerds.”
Alex then asked what the most popular anime was right now in terms of shows; this was the response Palomeri had.
“I think the most popular anime right now is My Hero Academia.” “It still has a huge fan base, and it’s a great show overall.”
Alex then asked if they already had a huge turnout for Anime Club or if they hoped to bring more people in.
“We’re always open to new members,” Palomeri said. “At the start of the semester, like right now, we have about 15 people coming regularly.” “Attendance tends to taper off a bit during the semester, so anytime people want to come, feel welcome to join us!”
The Business Club was also represented at the event, allowing students to learn more about the organization and its upcoming activities.
According to information provided to The Front Page by Business Club, the organization is open to students of all majors and is focused on giving students a place to collaborate, make connections, and participate in events throughout the semester. Some of the club’s advertised activities include networking panels, Shark Tank-themed events, movie nights, and other social gatherings.
Business Club meets on Thursdays in room B-1407, with students encouraged to attend when they can.
The club is also hosting a screening of Moneyball on Sept. 10 at 4:15 p.m. in the Rocky Mountain Room. The event will include snacks and refreshments, with an extra credit opportunity available for some business classes.
Chess Club was also outside tabling alongside the Front Page as it gets ready for this new semester and the new chapter ahead of it. Chess Club has been a club for quite some time now but recently has seen new foes take it over in helping to save it. Back in 2025, Chess Club wasn’t meeting and was starting to fade away as it saw members leaving. That was until one member of both SGA and The Front Page decided to take over as both President and Vice President of the club. As of right now, Chess Club meets Mondays and Wednesdays in the SOC. Times for those dates will soon be shared when they meet.
A few individual students voiced their thoughts on what the Resource Fair meant to them. Sean interviewed Karen Arroyo, a studio art major, who stated that she wanted to be involved in something collective since it was her last semester at the college.
“I just want to join a club, see what else I could do with my free time…maybe have like an extra activity to do after school,” she stated. It was through the fair that Arroyo discovered a drawing club.
Sean also interviewed Oliver Golosky, an electrical engineering major, and said that he came to the event as it appeared to be fun. “[College is] a lot better than high school…but it’s like a lot fewer classes, which caught me off guard”.
Various assistance programs and sources of connection exist for students, and the Resource Fair was one way to spread the word.
Below are all photos taken at the event by: Alex Ziemek
