Events to mark African American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Released on 01/18/2005, at 2:00 AM
Office of University Communications
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, through Feb. 6, 2005
WHERE: Nebraska East Union (bowling); Malone Community Center, 2032 U Street (festival)
Two events at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Malone Community Center are scheduled to commemorate African American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Feb. 7).
A bowling tournament will be held at the Nebraska East Union on Feb. 5, with proceeds benefiting the Nebraska AIDS Project and Camp Kindle. On Feb. 6, a Family Infotainment Festival is scheduled from 3-6 p.m. at the Malone Community Center, 2032 U St.
The bowling tournament will include three competition categories (greek, general student teams and community teams) with six-person teams competing for first- and second-place prizes in each category. The entry fee is $15 per team or two to three nonperishable food or pantry items for the Nebraska AIDS Project pantry. Entry forms will be available at an information booth in the Nebraska Union, 1400 R St., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 18-20, Jan. 24 and Jan. 26-27. Bowlers will receive T shirts as long as supplies last, and trophies will be awarded to the winning teams. In addition to food and entertainment, the event will offer free, anonymous and confidential HIV testing from 4 to 8 p.m. Health promotion materials and information will also be available, including "love safely" packets, magnets and African American HIV/AIDS ribbons.
The Family Infotainment Festival at the Malone Community Center will feature food, entertainment and health information. The festival is free and open to the public. For more information telephone (402) 474-1110.
"HIV/AIDS has had a disproportionate impact on the African American community," said Pat Tetreault, sexuality education coordinator at UNL's University Health Center and one of the organizers of the events. "What affects one of us directly impacts all of us indirectly. These events will provide a fun way to learn more and contribute to local organizations that work with individuals, children, friends and families affected by HIV/AIDS."
For more information about African American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, visit www.blackaidsday.org.
CONTACT: Pat Tetreault, University Health Center, (402) 472-7447