Garden City, NY–In recognition of HIV/AIDS Awareness Week, Nassau Community College will for the 18th consecutive year present a series of programs addressing the issues surrounding the condition.  NCC HIV/AIDS educators will offer programs that deal with this virus to students and the community.  During HIV/AIDS Awareness Week, the College will host the following events:

Monday, March 17–12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

NCC Physical Education Complex Dance Studio (Lower Level)

W.O.M.E.N. (Women's Outreach Motivation and Education Network)

This presentation includes inspirational stories about the different faces of HIV/AIDS by people living with the disease. Information on minimizing the risk of transmission is also discussed.

Tuesday, March 18–9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

NCC Physical Education Complex (Field House)

AIDS Memorial Quilt Display; AIDS: The Care Givers - A Photo Exhibit

A collection of national and international quilts on display, along with photographs and resource tables from various community organizations.

Wednesday, March 19– 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

NCC Physical Education Complex Dance Studio (Lower Level)

Where We Are Now

A personal discussion with Jeff Bosaki, Executive Director of The International AIDS Prevention Initiative

These programs are sponsored by the NCC Office of Academic Student Services; the College's Departments of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Art, Music and Women's Studies; and the NCC Women's Center.  Peer educators will be available at all programs to deliver information regarding HIV/AIDS.  Admission is free and the public is invited.  All programs are accessible to the disabled.  For more information about these programs, call Professor Donna Bacon at 516-572-7528 or Professor Shelli Kane at 516-572-8139.

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