“Education is the movement from darkness to light.” ~Allan Bloom
Gonzaga FACE AIDS is a student run organization consisting of less than seven quirky and driven individuals brought together with one common goal: build a global youth movement to fight against HIV/AIDS. We represent the Gonzaga University chapter of the national organization, FACE AIDS. Our program has grown and developed a lot in the past year under the insightful management of sophomore, Kaya Mills.
Our chapter is twofold, including an awareness branch to increase knowledge about HIV/AIDS around campus and in our community, and a branch that focuses on raising funds to donate to Partners in Health. Both programs have hosted on campus events this year including a yoga class, a trivia night, informational tables outside Crosby, pin and t-shirt sales, movie showings, and even a benefit concert featuring the Danger Bears.
The events are slowing as our scholastic year draws to a close, but have transitioned to a more informative objective for these final months on campus. We have decided to post important statistics about HIV/AIDS on the wall to make an impact on the students who pass by. It is our hope that GU students will “get informed and stay protected.” At each meeting (Wednesday nights at 9pm in lower CCASL) we also have an educational segment where one member researches and lead a discussion about an aspect of HIV/AIDS.
We are very excited to continue to promote awareness and raise money with innovative ideas and programs that are applicable to our student body. If you are interested in getting involved or joining our cause, please contact Kaya Mills at kmills2@zagmail.gonzaga.edu.
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