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HIV Test Kicks Off AIDS Week
Lindsay Fetzner
Issue date: 11/26/07 Section: News
Today is the start of World AIDs Week, which will be marked at UConn by a series of events hosted by Health Services.
Activities scheduled for this week are designed to raise awareness, show support and memorialize those who have been affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
It is estimated that nearly 33.2 million people are currently living with HIV, according to a United Nations report released Nov. 20.
Health Services has sponsored World AIDS Week at UConn ever year since 1988.
The goal was to come up with a week of activities that varied slightly, each with unique elements to attract different people, according to health education coordinator Joleen Nevers,
"I think a whole week of activities will really bring everyone's attention to the issue," said Katie Martinez, a 5th-semester journalism and political science major. "The diversity of events will offer everyone something to take part in,"
World AIDS Week commences with free HIV testing today. The testing will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Health Education Office, located in Rome Commons.
Health Services provides anonymous HIV testing at the Health Education Office throughout the year, according to Nevers.
Health Education is also tabling in Northwest Dining Hall on Monday from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. They will provide information, handouts, ribbons, abstinence kits and safer sex kits, among other things. They will also be encouraging people to take part in the activities reserved for the rest of the week.
On Monday everyone is encouraged to wear the color red to show their support and concern for the AIDS epidemic.
"Anyway that students can participate and engage in the week is so important. Many students know about it and need a way to participate," Nevers said.
Health Education will be tabling in Towers Dining Hall on Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. with the same array of information and handouts as presented in Northwest Dining Hall.
Activities scheduled for this week are designed to raise awareness, show support and memorialize those who have been affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
It is estimated that nearly 33.2 million people are currently living with HIV, according to a United Nations report released Nov. 20.
Health Services has sponsored World AIDS Week at UConn ever year since 1988.
The goal was to come up with a week of activities that varied slightly, each with unique elements to attract different people, according to health education coordinator Joleen Nevers,
"I think a whole week of activities will really bring everyone's attention to the issue," said Katie Martinez, a 5th-semester journalism and political science major. "The diversity of events will offer everyone something to take part in,"
World AIDS Week commences with free HIV testing today. The testing will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Health Education Office, located in Rome Commons.
Health Services provides anonymous HIV testing at the Health Education Office throughout the year, according to Nevers.
Health Education is also tabling in Northwest Dining Hall on Monday from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. They will provide information, handouts, ribbons, abstinence kits and safer sex kits, among other things. They will also be encouraging people to take part in the activities reserved for the rest of the week.
On Monday everyone is encouraged to wear the color red to show their support and concern for the AIDS epidemic.
"Anyway that students can participate and engage in the week is so important. Many students know about it and need a way to participate," Nevers said.
Health Education will be tabling in Towers Dining Hall on Tuesday from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. with the same array of information and handouts as presented in Northwest Dining Hall.
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L. Sabadini
posted 11/26/07 @ 9:52 AM EST
Why was the money raised last year sent to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp? It seems more appropriate that money raised through safer sex associated donations go to an organization which specifically assists or advocates for people living with HIV and AIDS. (Continued…)
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