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.