Leslie Schwietz

University of Nebraska

Buzzing in the Night: Students collect money to give a “buzz cut” to a professor. The professor raises money to keep his hair. The side with the most money wins!

Katie Boyce-Jacino and Toni Zosherafatain

Wesleyan University

Malaria Awareness Week: Place educational displays about malaria in high traffic area of campus and hold small events culminating in a final fundraising party.


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Ilham Hassan

University of Southern California

Bed Net Fashion Show: Host a fashion show where designers will incorporate nets into their outfits.

Cecilia McDonald

Boston College

The Bed Net Ball: The alcohol-free events committee cosponsor an evening event with film-screenings, decorations made from nets, and a lot of students having fun. Ticket sales go to the purchase of bed nets.

Molly McGravey

Allegheny College

Parents Weekend Nothing But Nets Events: A series of events, including a 5K race during parents weekend to help support their growing campaign against malaria.

Alison Case

DePauw University

Knitting for Nets: Using a popular Monday “knit night” club, presentations educate knitters about malaria and then knit scarves to sell for $10 a piece. Each scarf includes information about Nothing But Nets and malaria.

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Cymone Bedford

Wells College

Malaria Awareness Carniva: An Africa-themed carnival focuses on ten pieces of information about malaria, including 10 mosquito-suited volunteers stopping students, informing them about a statistic and giving them a sticker proving that they now know about that piece of information and are then responsible for sharing it with others who ask.

Ashima Singal & Amy Hamblin

Northwestern University

Labor Day Beach Volleyball Tournament: This tournament has a twist - volleyballs will be painted to look like mosquitoes! Teams will raise money and donate it to buy bed nets.