Western Heads East Connections

The Western Heads East program will be participating with displays and speakers featuring London HIV/AIDS Connection and Western Heads East volunteers. Displays will rotate through the residences and the University Community Centre.

On November 14, 2013 during Day 3 of the simultaneous networking events in Kenya and Tanzania, the Canadian event will include many of the same activities

Travelling Western Heads East AIDS awareness display to Western residences November 11-13

The travelling display will highlight

Western Heads East and its international impact in the fight against HIV/AIDS
Regional HIV/AIDS Connection representatives will be available at the booth to answer questions or provide information
red AIDS awardeness ribbons will be avaialble for a small donation
arts and crafts activity; make condom pins

November 11: Perth Hall and Essex Hall
Time: 5-7 pm

November 12: Elgin Hall and Med-Syd Hall
Time: 5-7 pm

November 13: Saugeen-Maitland Hall
Time: 5-7 pm

November 14: Delaware Hall
Time: 5-7 pm

DAY 4: Thursday November 14

Interactive Global Connections Event
Time: 9-10:30 AM

Western Heads East is pleased to host a large, simultaneous GLOBAL EVENT coordinated amongst WHE’s partner countries, where internet/video connectivity will allow real-time interaction between Western Heads East staff, interns and students within the Western community and its African affiliates (APYN, yoghurt mamas, etc.). The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of the AIDS crisis in Africa through student participation. Members of the Western community - students, faculty and staff, are invited to come to the Chu International Student Centre, 2nd floor, Western Student Services Building, to learn more about Western Heads East and connect with our partners in Africa.

Location: Chu International Student Centre, Room 2130, Western Student Services Building

Booth Displays
Time: 10:30 AM -12 PM

Booth displays showcasing the interns’ experiences will be set up in a designated area within the Chu Centre. People will have the opportunity to take a look around and view the interns’ accomplishments during their visits abroad.

Spotlight Event
Time: 12-1:30 PM

Western Heads East interns will show their displays and pictures in brief 3-5 minute presentations (poster programs), showing what they set out to do and what they achieve. Students are introduced by their faculty advisors.

Hands-On Activities
Time: 1:30-4 PM

A yoghurt making station will be set up so students will have a chance to see how yoghurt is made in a traditional African kitchen.
Volunteers will be dressed in traditional African garb and using various props to offer the most authentic experience to students.
Samples of probiotic yoghurt will be given out.
Performances by African Students Association (traditional dances/performers) will occur.
Food (chapattis, samosas; catering done by from Great Hall) will be provided.

Live Streaming:

1. http://youtu.be/2C8W0X-Hk4M

2. http://youtu.be/kNciX-_IjHI

3. http://youtu.be/7-jWLOJEI9Q