Jennifer Jako lectures on positive living with HIV

By Communications staff, Washington State University


Jennifer Jacko, HIV survivor

Vancouver – WSU Vancouver presents, “Living with HIV” a lecture by Jennifer Jako at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 in the Administration building, room 110. This event is free and open to the public.

 
Infected in 1991, Jennifer Jako is an 18-year survivor of HIV/AIDS. Jako is a powerful advocate for AIDS education and prevention. Her documentary film about HIV+ youth, “Blood Lines: It Could Be You,” broadcast for five years on MTV. This award-winning film is used around the world to educate youth about HIV/AIDS.
 
“Living with HIV” is sponsored by: The Office of Student Affairs, the Social & Environmental Justice Club, the Human Development Club, the Anthropology Club, COUGS 4 the Cure and Queer Cougars.
 
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