May 18: World AIDS Vaccine Day

Twelve years ago on May 18, 1997, during acommencement speech at Morgan State University, then-President Bill Clinton challenged researchers to come up with an AIDS vaccine within the following decade, stating that such a vaccine was the only way to “limit and eventually eliminate the threat of AIDS.” Twelve years later, the goal of an effective HIV vaccine remains unrealized, but the need for one remains urgent.

April Wrap-up

This month was ripe with cause related days and news. Do Something has collected the juicy data for your viewing pleasure.

Alcohol Awareness Month

The death of a 19-year-old student last month resurfaced the issue of binge drinking across the nation. The sophomore, Arman Partamian, at SUNY Geneseo was subjected to a hazing ritual involving binge drinking that led to his subsequent death.