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The following events are planned for Monday, December 2, in recognition of World AIDS Day (December 1):

 

Info Booth
Rice Memorial Center - All Day

Stop by the RMC lobby to pick up informational flyers about AIDS covering topics such as the effects of AIDS both globally and locally, how to protect yourself from the disease, where to go to get tested for HIV infection, and ways you can make a difference in the fight against AIDS. Also view educational posters and pick up a ribbon to wear, showing that you care about AIDS. Safe sex packets containing condoms, lubricant, and additional pamphlets will also be available. Take some time to educate yourself about AIDS.

Info Tables
Selected Residential Colleges - Lunch

CAPP College Liaisons will staff tables in most of the residential colleges during lunch. Many of the materials available at the RMC Info Booth will be available here during lunch, include ribbons and safe sex packets.

Global and Local Perspectives on AIDS: A Panel Discussion
Kyle Morrow Room, Fondren Library - 7pm

This is the first installment in the HMO/RPMS International Medicine Lecture Series. Participants in the discussion will include Dr. Heidi Schwarzwald (from the Baylor Pediatric AIDS Initiative) and Eric Roland (Director of Education, Montrose Clinic). Discussants have varying experiences with and perspectives on AIDS as a pandemic, a development issue, a health risk, and a personal challenge. The discussion will be led mostly by questions from the audience.


Humanitarian Medical Outreach
HMO would like to the thank the Community Involvement Center, College Assistance Peer Program, the Office of Health Education, Rice Pre-Medical Society, Planned Parenthood, Montrose Clinic, and Baylor Pediatric AIDS Initiative for their support of these events.