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.
2015 WORLD AIDS DAY ACTIVITIES
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK
Monday, Nov. 30 - Thursday, Dec. 3
- Informative literature and free condoms in the Campus Center.
- "Bead for Life" Jewelry items on sale from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Campus Center.
Proceeds benefit HIV+ or displaced Ugandan women, to fight extreme poverty in the areas of health, affordable housing and sustainable livelihood. - Display of AIDS Memorial Quilt in the Campus Center.
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 1
- HIV/AIDS Testing - free and confidential!
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Library Second Floor- Individual, private rooms
- No appointment necessary
- Results in minutes
- Testing provided by Planned Parenthood
Wednesday, Dec. 2
- HIV/AIDS Testing - free and confidential!
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Library Second Floor- Individual, private rooms
- No appointment necessary
- Results in minutes
- Testing provided by Alliance City Health Department
HIV/AIDS Class Presentations
Science & Nursing Auditorium
Conquering HIV
Noon - 12:30 p.m.
Presented by Val Kramer and Kent Weaver
Living Your Best Life with HIV
12:30 - 1 p.m.
Presented by Elle Gebhardt and Amanda Singleton
Culture and HIV/AIDS
1 - 1:30 p.m.
Presented by Keith Carl, Allexis Stotzer and Leah Fenner
Let's Talk Testing
1:30 - 2 p.m.
Presented by Samantha Gillig, Louise Hovhannisyan and Gregg Giegel
Contacts:
Dr. Leslie Heaphy
330-244-3304
lheaphy@kent.edu
Dr. Kim Finer
330-244-3398
kfiner@kent.edu