ST TUS UPDATE An HIV/AIDS Unit Initiative. DECEMBER 2014 | EDITION 8
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LETTER FROM THE HOD
IN THIS ISSUE Appreciating our Stars « pg 2
It’s almost time to wave goodbye to 2014 and welcome 2015! The year has gone very fast with many challenges and great rewards. Thank you to all students and staff who supported us faithfully throughout this year. Allow me to say thank you and goodbye to Nomtika Mjwana our PR Intern; for two years. You’ve made an exceptional contribution to the department and we wish you the best with your future career.
2014 Highlights « pg 4
To the students joining us as first years in 2015, enjoy your student life. Always remember to act responsibly and make the best of this learning opportunity. There is greatness in you. Unlock it. For those traveling, be safe and enjoy the Festive Season. The HIV/AIDS Unit wishes to once again acknowledge the tremendous support from the Higher Education and Training HIV/AIDS Programme (HEAIDS),[a programme of Higher Education South Africa
(HESA) and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)], and its strategic partners the National; Department of Health (NDoH), Department of Women, Department of Social Development, USAID and PEPFAR partners, the German
UPCOMING EVENTS JanUARY 19-30 January First Year Orientation
FEBRUARY 16 February-20 March First Things First (HIV testing) campaign
27-30 January 2015 Peer Educators Welcome and Team-building
24 February Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) @ Bellville campus clinic
Government, and many other stakeholders.
HP LETTER « pg 6
Without your support, this would not have been possible.
Melanie Marais Head of Department ask HP follow us @cputhivaidsunit
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Tips for First Years « pg 7
You are encouraged to direct any HIV-related questions to the Health Promoter anonymously. They can be inboxed to the HIV/ AIDS Unit Facebook page or as a direct message on twitter. Please note that some of your questions may be published in this newsletter anonymously.