IMSA Students to Host Guest Speaker on Aids in Poverty
For Immediate Release, November 2003
For comment, contact Brenda Buschbacher at
(630) 907-5033
AURORA – Students at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) will host guest speaker Mr. Matt Towey, development director for the Chicago House at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 in the IMSA Auditorium. The presentation is free and open to the greater Aurora community.
Chicago House is a social service agency for low-income and homeless Chicagoans infected with HIV/AIDs. Towey's presentation is designed to increase awareness of the prevalence of AIDS in poverty and explore the ways in which everyone can help.
Attendees and others are asked to support the fight against AIDS in poverty by bringing the following items to IMSA, which will be packaged and donated to the Chicago House Charity: towels, cookware, barbecue utensils, ice chests/coolers, food vouchers for holiday events, and unused toiletries. Volunteers also are needed following Towey's presentation to help package the kits for delivery to Chicago House.
In addition, for those who would like to make an advance donation, a collection box will be available at the IMSA reception desk beginning November 1, 2003 . If you have further questions, contact (630) 907-5947 between the hours of 11:35-1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Students hosting this program are part of the IMSA Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) initiative. At IMSA, all incoming sophomores participate in the program, which is coordinated and run by IMSA seniors. LEAD is a leadership skill development program with a focus on advocacy and a commitment to the idea that any individual can change the world with the right passion and skills.
Located in Aurora , Illinois , the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® is an internationally- recognized pioneering educational institution created by the State to develop talent and stimulate excellence in teaching and learning in mathematics, science and technology. IMSA's advanced residential college preparatory program enrolls 650 academically talented Illinois students in grades 10-12. More than 17,000 teachers and 26,000 students in Illinois and beyond have benefited from services of The Center@IMSA, the Academy unit that provides statewide professional development and enrichment programs. IMSA serves the people of Illinois through innovative instructional programs, public and private partnerships, policy leadership and action research.