What starts as a story of death and ignorance becomes a chronicle of discovery and success. To mark its 25th anniversary, the Harvard AIDS Initiative created a short video outlining major accomplishments and the work that remains to be done.
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HAI: The Movie
A just-released short video marks the 25th anniversary of the Harvard AIDS Initiative, recapping accomplishments and outlining work that remains to be done. Fast-paced and featuring interviews with Max Essex, Harvey Fineberg, Deeda Blair, and others.
Elton John Receives HAI Award
Sir Elton John received HAI’s Leadership Award on October 15th. The award is presented to individuals who have exhibited extraordinary vision, leadership, and courage in the worldwide struggle against AIDS. Past recipients include tennis star Arthur Ashe, Diana, Princess of Wales, President Festus Mogae of Botswana, and President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria. Continue reading
Leadership Acknowledged
Though most of their work is done quietly behind the scenes, Deeda Blair and Maurice Tempelsman have contributed immensely to the growth and success of the Harvard AIDS Initiative (HAI). To publicly recognize their work, Julio Frenk, Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), presented them both with the Eighth Annual Volunteer Leadership Award at a ceremony on October 20th. Continue reading
HSPH Volunteer Leadership Award Dinner Slideshow
Peter Quinn, Edward Scott, and Eric Wind at the reception
Paul Finnegan, Eric Larson, and Barbara Wu in HAI caps with Max Essex
Robert Preyer and Glenn Haughie
Joan Curhan, Stephan Kay, and Lilian Cheung
Ambassador John Danilovitch, Irene Danilovitch, and honoree Maurice Tempelsman
Gerald Chan and honoree Deeda Blair
Oye Olukotun and David Hunter, Dean for Academic Affairs
Mitchell Dong and Anusha Vable
Maurice Tempelsman addresses the gathering.
Dean Julio Frenk with Volunteer Leadership Award recepients Deeda Blair and Maurice Tempelsman
Dean Frenk shakes hands with Volunteer Leadership Award scholar Wen Xie as Deeda Blair and Maurice Tempelsman look on.
Dean Frenk enjoys a laugh with Deeda Blair, Maurice Tempelsman, and Ellie Starr, Vice Dean of External Relations.
Max Essex with Wen Xie
Maurice Tempelsman being congratulated by Soon-Young Yoon
How the BHP Came to Be
By Martha Henry
Maybe it all started with Deeda Blair, an early (and constant) supporter of the Harvard AIDS Institute. She introduced Max Essex, Chair of HAI, to Maurice Tempelsman in the 1980s.