News Release

____________________________________________________________

June 8, 2005

Boise State Volunteer Services Board Sponsors 'KYS In The Park'

The Boise State Volunteer Services Board will sponsor “KYS (Know Your Status) in the Park” from noon to 9 p.m. on June 25 in Julia Davis Park. KYS will be presented by the Allies Linked for Prevention of HIV and AIDS (A.L.P.H.A.). The event is free and open to the public.

Participants can listen to local bands such as Switch Hitter, DJ Spin, Machete, October Tree, Wilson Street Pub, Exit 51 and the Pirqlaters. There also will be food vendors and free HIV testing. KYS is timed to coordinate with National HIV Testing Day, an annual campaign presented by the National Association of People with AIDS to encourage individuals to get tested.

The Boise State Volunteer Services Board is a student-run organization developed to provide easily accessible volunteer opportunities and to promote volunteerism to students and the university community. These volunteer opportunities give students hands-on career experience while encouraging personal growth and civic responsibility.

-30-

Contact: Taylor Newbold, Volunteer Services Board, (208) 426-4248, vsbdirector@boisestate.edu;  Travis Riggs, A.L.P.H.A., (208) 424-7799

Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Relations, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu

The Office of Communications and Marketing - Boise State University
1910 University Drive - Education Building, #726 - Boise Idaho 83725-1030

208-426-1577
(fax)208-426-4001

email newservices@boisestate.edu

Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005