Show Summary

The student response to the AIDS epidemic was strong at Point Park in the 1990s. Multiple opinion articles spoke up on the lack of the university's action in response to the disease. The students were the ones to promote the activism and raise awareness of HIV and AIDS on campus. Multiple student clubs on campus held educational events on HIV and safe sex awareness, a subject that was unheard of in 1996, see Globe article attached.

Biographical Notes

on the Show

AIDS Benefit show is dedicated to a victim of AIDS who resided in Homestead. He struggled with alcohol, drugs, and HIV that was left untreated which led to an AIDS diagnosis. The student-run show consisted of dancing, singing, acting and music and proceeds from the show were donated to Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force and The Corpus Christi Residence. Informational pamphlets, buttons, and condoms were given away to attendees. Autographed posters were raffles off as well in order to create more profit for the two organizations. In addition to HIV and AIDS awareness, the show was also put on to raise awareness of Drug and Alcohol abuse in college campuses. Student Development, Student Activities, and Health services would host educational seminars and programs to help educate students on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Proceeds from the show would go to Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force so that they can focus on pediatric care, education, and research. 

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The 5th Annual Show, titled "Millennium Approaches" raised $3,000 that was split evenly between Pittsburgh AIDS Tsk Force and CHAMPS 4 Kids, an organization that raised awareness of the disease for children.