Drury's STAND chapter to hold first meeting in Findlay Student Center
Issue date: 3/26/08 Section: News
Students at Drury University have recently started a STAND chapter on campus and will hold the first meeting of the group on Wed., March 26 at 4 p.m. in the Findlay Student Center's Presidential Dining Room. STAND is a student anti-genocide coalition which aims at stopping genocide, primarily in Darfur. The organization is open to all students who are interested in helping to fight genocide.
STAND was formerly known as "Students Taking Action Now: Darfur," formed in 2004 in response to the atrocities taking place in Darfur. With over 700 chapters at schools around the world, STAND is the fastest growing student anti-genocide organization in the world today. In partnership with the Genocide Intervention Network, STAND's long-term goal is to establish a permanent anti-genocide constituency that holds elected officials accountable for doing all that they can to prevent and end genocide.
Each new STAND chapter is formed independently by students at their respective school. STAND chapters raise awareness on their campuses and in their communities, advocate to their elected officials for substantial legislative action, divest their schools, cities and states, and fundraise for civilian protection. All of STAND's national campaigns and resources are developed, implemented and distributed entirely by the Student Leadership Team made up of students around the country.
For more information go to www.standnow.org.
STAND was formerly known as "Students Taking Action Now: Darfur," formed in 2004 in response to the atrocities taking place in Darfur. With over 700 chapters at schools around the world, STAND is the fastest growing student anti-genocide organization in the world today. In partnership with the Genocide Intervention Network, STAND's long-term goal is to establish a permanent anti-genocide constituency that holds elected officials accountable for doing all that they can to prevent and end genocide.
Each new STAND chapter is formed independently by students at their respective school. STAND chapters raise awareness on their campuses and in their communities, advocate to their elected officials for substantial legislative action, divest their schools, cities and states, and fundraise for civilian protection. All of STAND's national campaigns and resources are developed, implemented and distributed entirely by the Student Leadership Team made up of students around the country.
For more information go to www.standnow.org.
Article last update: 3/25/08 at 7:12 PM CST
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