What: Tour of the NY Public Library's exhibit "Why We Fight: Remembering AIDS Activism" (closing April 6) with Jason Baumann, the Coordinator of Collection Assessment and LGBT Collections at the Library.  Delve into a critical chapter in NY's social and cultural history while you benefit YAMP (Yale AIDS Memorial Project) at this FREE Event. 

When:  Saturday, March 8 10:30 - Noon

Where: New York Public Library's Stephen A Schwarzman Building, 5th Ave at 42nd St, New York, NY 10018
Meet at the information desk in the main lobby.

 Cost:  FREE but advanced registration is required, here: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/company-of-scholars-excursion-wrestle-with-archival-sources-on-grassroots-aids-activism-at-the-new-tickets-10726564443 
RSVP: Advance RSVP required.  See above.
 
Company of Scholars, in collaboration with Yale GALA, invites you to bear witness to activist history and immerse yourself in primary sources and artifacts testifying to initiative, advocacy, protest, and mobilization in response to the AIDS epidemic. Under the insightful eye of Jason Baumann, the Coordinator of Collection Assessment and LGBT Collections at the Library, you will have the chance to delve into a critical chapter in New York’s social and cultural history and confront testimony of agitation, provocation, awakening, and conscience by viewing the Exhibit "Why We Fight: Remembering AIDS Activism"

This Excursion will take place on Saturday, March 8th, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on Fifth Avenue, between 41st and 42nd Streets. Registrants will meet at the information desk in the main lobby.

Space is limited and registration is required, so ensure to reserve your space today on Eventbrite. This program is FREE of any CHARGE.  The event sponsors will donate the equivalent of typical event charges to Yale AIDS Memorial Project (YAMP) in conjunction with this Excursion as a small gesture of support. We encourage you to consider supporting YAMP by visiting YAMP's website for volunteer opportunities and to consider making a tax-deductible donation. 

Historically, the national and international response to the HIV epidemic lagged behind the passionate work of dedicated individuals who tended the sick, challenged prejudices against people living with HIV, educated their communities, and fought for resources and research. Acknowledging the crucial work of all AIDS activists, Why We Fight focuses on the contributions of those whose work was undertaken in New York City, which was an early epicenter for both the recognition of the disease and the grassroots response to the epidemic. The New York Public Library is a major repository for this history, preserving the archives of key organizations and individuals that have been pivotal in the response to AIDS.

More info about the NY Public Library Exhibit: http://www.nypl.org/events/exhibitions/why-we-fight 

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RULES OF THE COMPANY: The Rules of the Company encourage empathy, curiosity, and a willingness to share knowledge and value-added insights and resources with others. The Company’s Excursions are immersive, participatory, and experiential. We endeavor to foster an environment conducive to meaningful engagement with strangers who are committed to the life of the mind, intellectual inquiry, and thoughtfulness.

This excursion has a limited number of tickets. Prompt registration will be necessary to secure your place. All are welcome, but please only register if you are keen to share profound insights, discover  hidden histories, and approach matters of consequence with a broad mind and giving heart. Excursions pay homage to field trips of yesteryear, keenly anticipated encounters with new places, and the gravitational pull of a worthwhile, off the beaten track discovery.

The registration process includes a few of questions intended to provide rich soil for connections among excursion participants and contribute to a purposeful intellectual field trip defined by the cross-fertilization of ideas and insights.

Attendees may receive information about the other registered guests with the goal of facilitating community in mind.

This is a public program. All are welcome, but pre-registration is required. Space is strictly limited. Register now to secure your place with the Company of Scholars Excursion.

Questions may be directed to the Company of Scholars via e-mail at:companyofscholars@yaany.org.

The Company endeavors to craft accessible programs. 

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More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/company-of-scholars-excursion-wrestle-with-archival-sources-on-grassroots-aids-activism-at-the-new-tickets-10726564443