CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 2 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
Among the many decisions new and current University of Virginia students face at the start of the school year is deciding which clubs, organizations and groups to join. The process is both exciting and daunting.
UVA is home to more than 800 contracted independent organizations, referred to as "CIOs," spanning nearly every interest on Grounds.
The fair allows students to use creative ways to advertise their organizations, such as wearing eye-catching costumes. (Photo by Matt Riley, University Communications)
These groups include 133 academic and pre-professional groups, 69 service-oriented groups, 64 club sports, 63 cultural organizations, 56 s...