MONDAY, DEC. 1 - FRIDAY, DEC. 5
AIDS Memorial Quilt Display
Kimmel Center Grand Staircase, 60 Washington Square South
The AIDS Memorial Quilt display exists to provide a creative means for remembrance and healing, to effectively illustrate the enormity of the AIDS pandemic, to increase awareness of HIV and AIDS throughout the general public, and to assist in providing education on the prevention of HIV infection. Sponsored by the NYU SHC Health Promotion Office, Office of LGBT Student Services, and the Center for Multicultural Education and Programs.
HIV/AIDS Awareness Tabling
Kimmel Center Grand Staircase, 60 Washington Square South
Sexual Health Advocate Peer Educators will be distributing information on HIV/AIDS and safer sex. Sponsored by the Student Health Center's Health Promotion Office.
MONDAY, DEC. 1
World AIDS Day Event
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Office of LGBT Student Services, Kimmel Center, Suite 602
The Office of LGBT Student Services will be creating a space within the office where students and NYU community members can express their thoughts and get more information about World AIDS Day. This will take the form of a mini AIDS quilt: we will hang a bolt of cloth in the office and provide smaller pieces that folks can express themselves on and pin to the larger piece of cloth.
Getting Lucky and Staying Healthy Workshop
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Center for Multicultural Education and Programs, Kimmel Center, Suite 806
Sexual Health Advocates and Representatives for Equality and Progress Peer Educators will facilitate a fun and interactive workshop about HIV transmission, testing, prevention, and resources. Sponsored by the Student Health Center's Health Promotion Office and the Center for Multicultural Education and Programs.
HIV Prevention Reconsidered for a New Generation of Young Gay and Bisexual Men: Preliminary Findings from Project Desire
by Perry Halkitis, Ph.D., M.S., Robert Moeller, Ed.M., and Daniel Siconolfi, M.P.H
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Avery Room, Bobst Library, 2nd Floor
Project Desire, in collaboration with the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, is a mixed-methods investigation to better understand the recent increase in HIV incidence in young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in New York City. We also seek to develop and test HIV prevention messages tailored to this population. Please join us for the talk, followed by a discussion. Refreshments will be served. * RSVP is required - call (212) 998-5600. *
Sponsored by the Center for Health, Identity, Behavior and Prevention Studies (CHIBPS) at NYU
HIV/AIDS in NYC Panel Discussion and Dinner
7:00 p.m.
Brittany Hall, 55 East 10th Street, Rhodes Room
A panel of HIV positive individuals living in New York City will share their stories with us. Sponsored by FYRE Fights AIDS and 'more Goes (RED).
TUESDAY, DEC. 2
FREE HIV Testing for NYU Students
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Weinstein Residence Hall, 5-11 University Place, 2B Lounge
All testing is free and confidential using the OraSure (oral) method, which does not require blood. Sponsored by the NYU Student Health Center and the NYU HIV Testing Initiative.
THURSDAY, DEC. 4
FREE HIV Testing for NYU Students
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Office for LGBT Student Services, Kimmel Center, Suite 602
All testing is free and confidential using the OraSure (oral) method, which does not require blood. Sponsored by the NYU Student Health Center and the NYU HIV Testing Initiative.
Getting Lucky and Staying Healthy Workshop
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Commuter Student Lounge, Kimmel Center, 2nd Floor
Sexual Health Advocate Peer Educators will facilitate a fun and interactive workshop about HIV transmission, testing, prevention, and resources. Sponsored by the Student Health Center's Health Promotion Office and Commuter Student Services.
FRIDAY, DEC. 5
The Best Dance Party Ever II
10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
University Hall Commons, 110 East 14th Street
Awesome DJ, incredible performances including 'nharmonics and Mass Transit, dancing, food, drinks and great prizes! Plus free condoms and HIV testing! All proceeds go to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Tickets are just $8 at the door!. Sponsored by FYRE Fights AIDS and 'more Goes (RED).