It is never too late to get involved. Monday, the student activities fair in Hubbard Park provided the perfect opportunity.

Organizers of the event said they hoped to change the alarming statistic that 80 percent of UI freshmen want to get involved in campus activities, but only 20 percent do. The fair was an even greater success than the organizers had hoped.

"This is the first time in years it has gone over this well," said organizer Cassie Brasseur. "Maybe this will help us bring back student involvement and excitement."

The event was organized by Brasseur, along with Katherine Hershey, Emily Derrico, Kelsey Farkvam and Bill Nelson, director of the UI Office of Student Life. Nelson said that only eight student organizations showed up last year, but a little more than one-third of the organizations participated this year.

"I stopped by because of the location," said freshman Erin Huebscher. "It was right where I was walking anyway, and I really got some good ideas for things to do."

In addition to the central location, Brasseur attributed the fair's success to the free food and creative presentations by various organizations. Several won prizes for their ideas.