World AIDS Day will be observed at 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at Wharton Center. The event will honor people who have died from an AIDS-related illnesses.

In 2001, 900,000 people in the United States reported living with HIV and AIDS.

Olin Health advocates and various student organizations will participate in the event by tying 500 ribbons on trees across campus.

HIV and AIDS awareness and prevention displays will be set up in the Union and the International Center from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2.

The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Wharton Center and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 2-3 at the Kresge Art Museum.

All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact (517)230-6798.