World AIDS Day



World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1 each year around the world. It has become one of the most recognized international health days and a key opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who have passed on, and celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention services.


2012 World AIDS Day Events & Activities




Monday, Nov. 26 - Thursday, Nov. 29

  • Information tables and free condoms available in Main Hall and Campus Center from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Bead for Life jewelry on sale in the Campus Center from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sales benefit Ugandan women impacted by HIV.

 

Monday, Nov. 26 - Friday, Nov. 30

  • AIDS Memorial Quilt Panels Display
    Main Hall Lobby and Campus Center Lobby

 

Tuesday, Nov. 27

  • Lecture: HIV/AIDS & New Strategies
    Presented by Dr. Kim Finer
    2 - 3 p.m.
    Library Conference Room


Wednesday, Nov. 28

  • Free HIV Testing
    11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Library Second Floor
    • Individual, private rooms
    • Testing provided by Alliance City Health Department

  • HIV/AIDS Resource Room
    11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Library Second Floor
    • Browse materials from the 2012 International AIDS Conference including books, brochures, news stories, videos and programs.

  • Featured Presentation: The Past, Present and Future of HIV Care
    Presented by Dr. Donald Dumford, M.D. MPH, Akron General Medical Center, Staff Physician
    4 p.m.
    Main Hall Auditorium

 

Thursday, Nov. 29

  • Lecture: Culture and Tradition and the Impact on HIV/AIDS Incidence and Transmission Around the World
    11 a.m. - noon
    Presented by Dr. Leslie Heaphy
    Campus Center Room 45

  • The RED Party Fundraiser
    6 - 8 p.m.
    Campus Center
    • Food, fun, raffle prizes, cash and product donations for the CHAPS Connection.
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