Event co-sponsored by state, university groups
In honor of World AIDS Day, students, faculty and staff will be able to get tested for HIV/AIDS free of charge today in Russell House room 309 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
World AIDS Day is meant to increase awareness about HIV/AIDS and remember those who are living with either disease.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, USC’s Campus Wellness and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs are co-sponsoring the event, which will educate students on sexual health and take donations to benefit those living with HIV/AIDS.
Students can take a free oral swab test that takes only 20 minutes to process, and the results will be given back on site. In addition, the Campus Wellness sexual health staff will be available to provide information about sexually transmitted diseases and infections and safe sex.
If students aren’t interested in being tested, they can donate personal hygiene items such as toothpaste and toothbrushes, soap, shampoo and deodorant, as well as canned goods to be given to people with HIV/AIDS.