Community Space

One of the main things the University of Arizona’s main mall is used for is a space for community activities to take place. Every fall, the Greek fraternity Pi Kappa Phi puts on a charity event called “War of Roses” that involves each sorority raising money for their philanthropy. Their philanthropy is PUSH America, which is a national service organization devoted to providing resources and raising awareness for the disabled. There are many different activities that the sororities participate in such as a wheelbarrow race, “Greek idol”, and many more. I am proud to say that my sorority, Alpha Phi, came in first place last year! In this picture is my sorority and all of the participants who raised an extraordinary amount of money by receiving donations from generous students and friends. Although this only happens one weekend out of the year, many different Greek organizations use the mall space all the time. As you walk through campus every day there are different fraternities representing themselves. They are trying to recruit people who are interested in the same things as them and encourage them to become an active member. The mall is a very spacious area, which allows these events to easily and efficiently take place. Although it may just seem like an area to meet friends to walk to class, it is much more than that. It is an area to bring people together and to form friendships and alliances.