Ten blocks of panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display in Founders Great Hall from November 29 through December 1 as part of Haverford's activities commemorating World AIDS day (December 1).
Ten blocks of panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display in Founders Great Hall from November 29 through December 1 as part of Haverford's activities commemorating World AIDS day (December 1). Viewing hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The AIDS Memorial Quilt is considered the largest ongoing community arts project in the world, with more than 44,000 squares—each memorializing those lost to AIDS. Sewn together by friends and families, the quilt is a moving and visual testament to the reality of the illness. Last time the quilt was shown in its entirety, in 1996, it covered the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It has now become so large that it can only be displayed in sections.
In addition to the open viewing hours, there will also be an open discussion forum in which the community is welcome to share thoughts and reactions to this week's events, facilitated by the AIDS Service Network. The discussion will take place in Founders Great Hall from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1.
