World AIDS Day

The Sarah W. Heath Center for Equality and Justice is hosting several health education and resources in honor of World AIDS Day.

Quilting Bee
4:05-5:15 p.m.
Students will learn the history of the epidemic and assist Quilt Project Gold Coast in making quilts in memory of residents who died from complications of HIV/AIDS. Supplies will be provided; no artistic/sewing skills required. RSVP by 11/10/26. Link to RSVP: forms.gle/12NYERT927FzydB48

Public Health Reception
5:45-6:20 p.m.
Visit tables hosted by local organizations focused on HIV/AIDS, collect stickers on your "passport" to win a spin at the prize wheel, and enjoy a light dinner while you learn. RSVP by 11/10/26. Link to RSVP: forms.gle/12NYERT927FzydB48

Keynote Panel
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Professor Adina Nack will host local experts, including Ventura County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Uldine Castel, MD, who will share their experiences navigating the US epidemic, followed by Q&A. (No RSVP required)

"Positively Speaking" & Candlelight Vigil
7:40-8:30 p.m.
Hear from a resident living with HIV/AIDS and join in a nondenominational vigil led by professor Peter Carlson to honor those living and passed. (No RSVP required) Art as Activism Exhibit AIDS Memorial Quilts from Quilt Project Gold Coast will be displayed for viewing throughout the events.

Register

Register by 11/10/26 (for some but not all parts of the event)