UCLA nursing students combat HIV through education in trip to Uganda

Jan. 9, 2011 “”mdash; Nine nursing students traveled to Buseesa, Uganda, to provide health care services. Graduate nursing student Melinda McMahon discusses the social dynamics that perpetuate the spread of HIV and how the students used education as an engine for change.

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Jan. 9, 2012 – Long Story Short

Jan. 9, 2011 “”mdash; Amnesty International is hosting a protest against Guantanamo Bay practices Wednesday in Bruin Plaza. Fourth-year sociology student and Amnesty International Chief of Staff Amy Chen discusses what they hope to achieve. Then director of UCLA’s Luskin Center for Innovation J.R. DeShazo explains his outlook on the future of solar panel technology in the Los Angeles area. Finally, graduate nursing student Melinda McMahon shares with us the journey she and eight other nursing students took to Uganda in providing crucial health care services and education.

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UCLA chapter of Amnesty International to protest practices at Guantanamo Bay

Jan. 9, 2011 “”mdash; This Wednesday marks the 10th anniversary of Guantanamo Bay’s opening as a detention center. Amnesty International chapters nationwide are protesting against the practices they have deemed unlawful and unjust. The UCLA chapter will be in Bruin Plaza. Fourth-year sociology student and UCLA Amnesty International Chief of Staff Amy Chen discusses the goals of the protest and its featured flash mob.

Long Story Short streams Mondays at 6 p.m. on UCLAradio.com. Listen to the whole episode here or visit our broadcast archive.

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