The Hastings College PHIVE-O (Peer HIV Education Organization) group will present a number of awareness events Nov. 29-Dec. 3, in honor of World AIDS Day. All events are free and open to the public. This is the 19th year the college has observed the day.

November 29 and 30,  11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hazelrigg Student Center, educational booths with signups for HIV antibody testing, "Facing AIDS" photo project

Wed, Dec.  1,  10 a.m.
Special HIV/AIDS chapel service, French Memorial Chapel
Rev. Bill Nottage-Tacey, speaker, special piano music by Jon Sokasits

Wed, Dec. 1, 12 noon, Hazelrigg Room C, theatrical presentation by Sunny D's REACHOUT. Daly's Deli lunch will be served, free t-shirts to first 100 attendees

Wed, Dec 1, 7 p.m.
Candlelight vigil, HC Chapel
Special music and readings. Cinnamon rolls and Barista's drinks will be served.

Friday, Dec. 3
Free anonymous HIV antibody testing for HC students
HC Health Center, by appointment (signups Monday and Tuesday)

Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 64 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered to more than 1,190 students. Hastings College was named among “America’s Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report, a “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review, and a “Best Buy in College Education” by Barron’s. Visit www.hastings.edu for more information.

 For more information, contact Judy Sandeen at (402) 461-7372.