Some of the groups in attendance included the International Institute of Reflexology, Lansing Area AIDS Network, Lansing Ophthalmology and Life:Rx, among others. Officials from MSU student organization Compass, a group devoted to enlisting people in the fight against sexism, sexual violence and stereotypes, were present to help inform students of the difficulties that come with gender stereotypes.

“Compass focuses on how masculinity affects social society in terms of violence and how gender affects our lives as a whole,” said Andrew Jason, arts and humanities junior and member of Compass. “When we think of gender equality, we generally think of women. When we think about racism, we think of non-whites. The privileged group stays invisible.”

Many of the organizations at the event informed attendees of certain health issues and embodied a passion for their work.

“I’ve learned a lot about prevention by being a part of the outreach program and reaching out to the community,” said Brooke Buchanan, zoology senior and member of Lansing Area AIDS Network. “It can be awkward, but it is so important.”

The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease also had a booth available for students to visit during the event. Although heart disease is more common in men and women over 30 years of age, Judy Nash, spokesperson for WomenHeart, emphasized how heart disease begins at birth for many. She also spoke about her first heart surgery and what inspired her to work in the industry.

“I had my first heart surgery at 10 years old, my second at 12 and my third at 59. I’m now 66 years old, but my experience with heart disease pushes me to work toward a prevention movement and enlighten others on elements required when taking action against fighting heart disease,” Nash said.

A guest appearance was made by Sparty toward the end of the exposition, and a grand prize for two football tickets to the MSU vs. Minnesota game was drawn.