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In honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Drew Center for AIDS Research, Education, and Services (Drew CARES) hosted a Valentine’s Day themed event that connected sexual health and self-love, called “She is Black. She is Love.” The occasion not only raised awareness of the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black/ African American people but also celebrated the progress in HIV prevention with CDU’s student PrEP Peer Educators.  “People still believe that …Read more about Drew CARES Event Bridges Sexual Health Awareness and Self-Love

CDU’s Department of Pipeline and School Partnership Programs held the 13th Annual Let’s Move event on campus. Let’s Move 2023 garnered approximately 150 guests in attendance and featured a full day of fun health focused events including physical fitness activities, free health screenings, professional nutrition advice, community resources, medical simulations, and a parent workshop on heart health. This year’s event was made possible through the contributions of the CDU College of Nursing team, …Read more about CDU Hosts 13th Annual Let’s Move! Event on Campus

CDU Student Government (CDUSG) hosted CDUNITE, an event that kicked off the new school year, as part of CDU Welcome Week.  Students had the opportunity to meet new clubs on campus, enjoy tasty snacks, and witness the Swearing in Ceremony for the CDUSG led by CDU President and CEO Dr. David Carlisle. “CDUNITE went great, I am glad all the colleges came out and set the tone for future CDU events,” said Mercedes Humski, CDUSG President. “I look forward to seeing students who are not only conf …Read more about CDUNITE Event Caps Welcome Week

Discover CDU was held on campus for potential students interested in starting or accelerating their career as a healthcare professional at CDU. This was the first time since 2019 the Discover CDU event was held in-person. The event brought together University leadership, current students, faculty, and staff for attendees to learn about the wide array of programs at CDU. Attendees also toured the campus and participated in interactive demonstrations in the Anatomage, Physics, Rad Tech and Chemist …Read more about Discover CDU Event Back on Campus

CDU was honored to host the 2nd District Racial Justice Learning Exchange event on campus. Organized by Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, the event spotlighted Art & Resilience in unincorporated communities. Together with the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, CDU explored the unique artistry that defines Los Angeles and its diverse tapestry.Participants also had the chance to join in-depth conversations with esteemed community organizations such as Juntos Flor …Read more about CDU Hosts 2nd District Racial Justice Learning Exchange Event on Campus

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health hosted the LA County Health Survey launch event on campus. CDU President and CEO, Dr. David M. Carlisle, and the College of Medicine Dean, Dr. Deborah Prothrow-Stith provided opening remarks during the event. Their remarks testified to the importance of academic and public health system partnerships for collaborative research, action, and dissemination of public health messaging.  The unveiling was held in the LSRNE building and included an …Read more about CDU Hosts Los Angeles County Health Survey Results Event

CDU observed World AIDS Day 2023 with two celebratory events held on campus. The first event held on December 1, the official World AIDS day, was hosted by the Drew Center for AIDS Research, Education, and Services (Drew CARES). This marked their 3rd student-run World AIDS Day event and featured resource tables, rapid HIV testing, a paint station, and games. “Today is a day to spread awareness about how far we’ve come with HIV and also remember those that we’ve lost along the way,” said Shelby B …Read more about Worlds AIDS Day at CDU Brings Awareness to Community

In a special event to celebrate Black History Month, CDU is set to host an in-person University Forum that will shining a spotlight on the health of Black Californians. Scheduled for Feb. 27 at 2 PM, the forum will take place on the CDU campus and will also be accessible via livestream on the University’s YouTube channel. This event promises to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing conversation about health equity and access. Dr. David M. Carlisle, President and CEO of CDU, and the event’s moderato …Read more about Black History Month University Forum to Address Health of Black Californians

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) held its 9th Annual CDU President’s Breakfast at Colburn School’s Zipper Hall in downtown Los Angeles on February 29, 2024. CDU President and CEO, Dr. David M. Carlisle served as the event’s host and moderator of the panel discussion. The theme of this year’s gathering was Immigration Reform: A Moral Imperative. “The choice of this theme reflects our institution’s dedication to fostering conversations th …Read more about CDU’s 9th Annual President’s Breakfast Tackles Immigration Reform as a Moral Imperative

During Black History month, a special celebration was hosted on campus in honor of the Divine Nine organizations: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Beta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Iota Phi Theta. The event was held in the LSRNE courtyard and foyer and served as a powerful expression of culture, heritage, and solidarity. “I noticed that we have a lot of people on campus who are a part of D9 organizations, but they were …Read more about CDU Celebrates Heritage and Unity with Divine Nine Tribute During Black History Month