FACE AIDS at Northeastern University

09/16/2014

Trying to step into Dr. Paul Farmer's shoes and build our own hospital. Learning that it takes A LOT and everything is so connected with each other.
Awesome first meeting! Thanks to all the new and returning folks that were able to join us!

03/28/2014

Vote vote vote!

03/12/2014

More pictures to come, and tag us in any you have from this year's event!

02/25/2014

Check out this great album of photos from Condom Couture 2014! Thanks again to The Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for doing a glitteringly fabulous job of hosting the event for the 2nd year in a row.

02/22/2014

Have you made room on your calendar for Condom Couture 2014?? Don't forget to come tomorrow night at 7pm in Curry Student Center Ballroom! And in the meantime, curb your excitement by watching NUTV's coverage of Condom Couture 2013: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-nXAAUqoT4

01/27/2014

Seropositive? Western blot? PrEP? Check out this interactive graphic to see 45 words you should know about HIV/AIDS!

One of the challenges of an HIV diagnosis is navigating through a whole new set of acronyms, slang, and terminology. Don’t worry: we’re here to help.

01/22/2014

Tis the season to apply for post-grad opportunities! Check out this incredible year-long fellowship opportunity with Global Health Corps, where young professional work in pairs with fellows from countries in which each organization operates. Application closes January 26th!

"The global health equity movement needs individuals from all backgrounds with diverse skills and passions. Next year, GHC is offering 138 paid, yearlong global health fellowship positions in East and Southern Africa and the United States. Our partner organizations are especially looking for Monitoring & Evaluation specialists who can use their talents to ensure quality healthcare, develop evaluation tools, and help organizations work more efficiently. Positions are offered at Partners In Health, LN International, Dignitas International, and other organizations on the frontlines of the fight for global health equity. Applications for all fellowship positions close on January 26th!"

All open fellowship positions can be found here! If you have a slow internet connection, you can download PDFs of the positions below. Click your citizenship to view positions for which you are eligible

01/21/2014

Partners In Health's summer internship program is an excellent opportunity for a small number of young leaders and innovators to contribute, learn, and grow in their commitment to the movement for global health equity. The program, based in PIH’s Boston office, runs from June 9 to August 1, 2014.

Application materials are due on February 14, 2014 at midnight EST. Apply here! http://act.pih.org/page/s/2014-pih-summer-internship-program

Partners In Health is a global health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of poor & marginalized people.

01/15/2014

Join us tomorrow night at 7:15pm in 408 Ell Hall for FACE AIDS's first general meeting of the Spring Semester! Main topics include Condom Couture planning and how awesome Oreos are (hint hint).

If you and your friends/student organization want to make a dress this year but you missed the info session, comment here and come to tomorrow's meeting! We'll give you everything you need to succeed. :)

12/23/2013

ATTENTION STUDENT GROUPS: FACE AIDS is hosting their 2nd Annual Condom Couture fashion show on February 23! We are currently recruiting student groups to participate as teams in the event. Each team must design a condom garment and select 1 member to model the garment. (If you are not able to find a model, FACE AIDS can help you get one.) To get a spot in the show, please email Francesca at [email protected]. For more information, forms, and condoms come to our info meeting on January 9th at 7:15 in 408 Ell Hall. See you there!

12/05/2013

Hey everyone! Check this out during your study break.... Radiation therapy as a treatment for HIV! Happy studies! -Francesca

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2517904/Radiation-bomb-wipe-Aids-sufferers-body.html

A team of New York doctors believe a cure for human immunodeficiency virus HIV could soon become reality, according to a new study.