March 9, 1998

INDIANAPOLIS -- The IU School of Medicine's seventh annual Evening of the Arts, a performing and visual arts showcase featuring the artistic talents of students, residents, faculty and staff, will take place on Wednesday, April 8, 7:30 p.m. at the University Place Conference Center auditorium on the IUPUI campus.

Numerous acts are scheduled and will include vocal, instrumental and dance performances that range from classical to gospel to contemporary in style. The program is not solely about entertainment, however. It's also about helping the homeless.

Proceeds from ticket sales and from a silent auction will be used to purchase medical supplies and equipment for area clinics and shelters that serve the homeless. These facilities include Wheeler Mission, the Salvation Army Clinic, Horizon House, Gennesaret Free Clinic, Good News Mission and St. Thomas Clinic in Franklin, where many IU medical students and physicians volunteer their time throughout the year to provide patient care as part of the IU School of Medicine's Health and Homelessness Project.

The Health and Homelessness Project was created in 1989 by IU School of Medicine students to provide medical services to the Indianapolis homeless community. The program is student directed under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Student and physician volunteers are assigned to one of the six clinics and provide staffing on a rotating basis.

Many medical students say they were called to medicine because they want to serve and help others. And even though medical school keeps students extremely busy with classes, hospital rotations and studying, IU School of Medicine students remain dedicated to their calling by volunteering at homeless shelters and clinics,and participating in the Evening of the Arts benefit. Students have commented that volunteering at the clinics is a rewarding experience that really puts medicine and service into perspective.

Tickets for Evening of the Arts are $7 and may be purchased at the door. Charitable donations to the Health and Homelessness Project are appreciated and should be mailed to Evening of the Arts, c/o IUSM Student & Curricular Affairs, 635 Barnhill Dr., MS 119, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5120. For more information please call (317) 274-7173.

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