World AIDS Day!

Today - December 1st - is World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is the day when individuals and organizations from around the world come together to bring attention to the global AIDS epidemic. 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. We have come a long ways since 1988, but there is still much more to be done.

Join us TODAY for the Vassar World AIDS Day Kick-Off event from 3-7pm in the Villard Room. Here's the run-down of events:


3pm -- Reinstallation ceremony of the Vassar AIDS memorial plaque. (hear from family members of alumni whose names were recently added to our AIDS memorial plaque)
3:30-5pm -- Open mic. // Tabling from relevant student organizations and offices // See the Vassar AIDS quilt on display // Make a square for an AIDS quilt to honor someone you know.
5-7pm -- Panel discussion about the effects of AIDS on the Vassar community and worldwide. Moderated by Eric Marcus '80; Panel members include other alumni, Professor Diane Harriford, and others.

Did I mention there would be free food?? Yummy food.

Check back later for the schedule of AIDS Day events throughout the week.