ST TUS UPDATE An HIV/AIDS Unit Initiative. DECEMBER 2013 | EDITION 4
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MESSAGE from the Executive Director: Student Affairs The 2013 academic year is almost ‘done and dusted’! The current Status Update Edition 4 issue therefore lends itself well to wishing all the readers a well-deserved break emanating from all the HIV/AIDS professional Allow me to single out The HIV Unit also wishes to salute two colleagues. The and administrative her work with the first is Ms Elisabet staff including the 2013 and 2014 Peer Smit who has played Peer Educators Educators. Go ahead a splendid Caretaker / which culminated Supervisor role for the in the publication and take that well unit. The geographical of her PhD Thesis. deserved break! Dr Vember’s proximity as well as the wealth of historical recommendations We reflect on 2013 have subsequently memory could be and realise the sterling work that has attributed to the well been discussed at a number of appreciated help. materialized due to conferences. dedicated support of The second person Continue on pg 2 is Dr Hilda Vember. a number of people.
UPCOMING EVENTS 1st year’s Orientation Period: 17-31 January 2014 This is the period where first years are familiarized with on campus activities, clubs and venues. The HIV/AIDS Unit will also take part in the program, providing students with information on our services and programs.
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First Things First Testing Drive – February-March
This is the biggest testing campaign, endorsed by HEAIDS. Students are encouraged to know their status and encourage their friends and partners to do the same.
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IN THIS ISSUE Peer Educators Awards « pg 3
HP BRAAI « pg 5 TAC MARCH « pg 6
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