Past
Events Sponsored by the Institute for Community Research
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2005
Senior Housing Residents Educate Their Neighbors at "Flu Fair"
In mid-December of 2005, residents of one senior housing building in Hartford attended an in house "flu fair" to learn about the dangers of influenza, and the benefits of the flu shot. The fair, a component of ICR's VIP: Vaccinate for Influenza Prevention project, was an enjoyable, interactive way to build community knowledge and promote health maintenance. The event featured speakers from the CT Department of Public Health and VNA Health Care, Inc.; a brief movie with pro-vaccination persuasive messages created by residents; a "flu facts" question-answer game; a flu puzzle; a "design your own flu vaccination poster" competition; and door prizes. The VIP Committee, made up of nine volunteers who live in the building, organized the event.
Recognizing that many residents have fears and misconceptions about getting vaccinated, committee members discussed their own experiences with the flu shot to address their neighbors' concerns. The flu shot, VIP Committee member Rosalind Sailor told the crowd, is "not something you have to be afraid of. It's worth taking that chance." The day after the flu fair, VNA Health Care, Inc. sponsored a flu vaccination clinic for building residents, many of whom received their flu shots for the first time. The goal is to increase vaccination rates to 80 - 90%, the standard set by the Surgeon General for adults over 65. The resident-run flu fair, a national model, is part of a larger intervention study, supported by a Congressional appropriation to the University of Connecticut and ICR. The study evaluates a resident peer-education approach to improving flu vaccination acceptance among older minority adults, who are at highest risk for non-vaccination, flu infection and resulting poor health consequences.
December 13, 2005
New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Focus of HIV Forum
November 8, 2005
HIV Forum Showcases Intervention Targeting At Risk Children in India
November 4, 2005
Deaf Jam: Flying Words Project Portrays Vibrant World of ALS Poetry
October 12, 2005
Connecticut Artists Perform Afro-Peruvian Music
October 11, 2005
HIV Forum Will Focuses on Women's Issues
September 27, 2005
Connecticut Residents Uncover the Cultural Heritage of their Communities Through Unique Training Program September 20, 2005
HIV Forum Offers Update on New HIV Medications and Treatment
August 12, 2005
Summer Youth Research Institute presentation: Neighborhood Conditions
June 19, 2005
Folk Arts Festival Celebrates Region's Finest Traditional Artists
Selected Photos of Featured Artists and Art Forms
June 13, 2005
HIV Forum: Nutrition and HIV
June 2, 2005
Ten Years: An Exhibit of Works, Past and Present by Victor Pacheco
Exhibit Opening Invitation (PDF) | View Photos from this Event
May 10, 2005
HIV Forum: AIDS Risk Among Older Males
April 26-28, 2005
Exhibit: Giving Women Power Over AIDS
April 10, 2005
Statewide: Artists Expanding the Cultural Landscape
Literary and Performance Artists from around the State perform at Urban Artists Initiative Celebration
April 6, 2005
HIV Forum: AIDS Advocacy: Issues and Process
March 31, 2005
Connecticut Youth Rally for Jobs!
Hartford Youth Action Research for Prevention Teens Advocate to Increase Funding for Summer Youth Employment
March 8, 2005
HIV Forum: Update from National Conference on Future Directions in HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment
March 6 - April 19, 2005
Statewide: Artists Expanding the Cultural Landscape
February 28, 2005
Workshop: Youth Participatory Action Research (PAR) Workshop
Workshop Brochure (PDF)
February 8, 2005
HIV Forum: Creative Approach to AIDS Prevention with Youth
January 29, 2005
Workshop: Toolbox for Strengthening ARTS & Cultural Development Conference
Conference Flyer (PDF) | Session Descriptions (PDF)
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2004
December 6, 2004
HIV Forum: Hartford Drug Users Become Peer Health Advocates
Press Release
November 9, 2004
HIV Forum: Cocaine and the Brain: A Burgeoning Epidemic
Press Release
November 8, 2004
Event Honors Transition in Leadership at ICR
Press Release | Read more about Transition Event | Click here to see Photo
October 2004
HIV Forum: Homophobia
October 2004
ICR's Executive Director, Dr. Jean Schensul Speaks at Connecticut's 7th Annual Immigrant Day at the State Capitol.
Click here to read entire speech.
September 14, 2004
HIV Forum: Update from International AIDS Conference
Press Release
August 13, 2004
Youth Presentation: Teens Use Research to Reduce Hustling
Press Release | Listen to WNPR Interview
August 1 - October 23, 2004
Connecticut Folk Art and Festivals Bus Tours
Press Release | Tour Brochure
July 28, 2004
Leading Health Ministry Professionals from China visit ICR
Press Release |
See Photos June 10-12, 2004
Crossroads: Critical Issues in Community-Based Research Partnerships:
1st ICR International Conference
Conference Agenda | Conference Schedule At A Glance | Track Descriptions
Conference Highlights
June 8, 2004
HIV Forum: HIV Among Older Hartford Adults
May 11, 2004
HIV Forum: Hepatitis C
May 1, 2004
A Toolbox for Funding the Arts
April 24, 2004
10 Cities/10 Years: Showcase Performance
2004
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2003
September 27, 2003
Concurso de Trovadores Competition and Concert: Master musicians and local singers compete in traditional Puerto Rican event
July 11-September 12, 2003
¡Que Bonita Bandera!: The Puerto Rican Flag as Folk Art
May 22, 2003
Microbicides Conference: The Power to Protect
March 27, 2003 through May 30, 2003
LIVING SPACES: A MULTIMEDIA AND INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM
February 5, 2003
ICR Open House and Reception
"Research Partnerships for Healthy Communities"
2003
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2002
December 6, 2002
Exhibition for Destination Connecticut Arts: "Visionary Landscapes"
2002
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2001
June 29-30, 2001
Working Artists: Energizing Communities through the Arts
January 2001- present
HIV Forum Series (monthly)
1990 to 2001
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2000
July 1999-Jan 2000
Changing Risk...Risking Change (lecture series)
1990-2001
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1998
June 18-20, 1998
Working Artists: A Community's Hope
1990-2001
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1997
December 4, 1997
Data Presentation and Press Conference: "Preventing HIV Infection Among Drug Users in Hartford: Sharing New Research Findings
November
6, 1997
Reinventing
Urban Areas through the Arts
October
21, 1997
Privatization
for the Common Good: Implications for Social Health &
Welfare
1990-2001
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1996
December 2, 1996
World AIDS Day Commemoration: One World, One Hope
December 1, 1996
One World, One Hope: Visions of our Children
October 24-25, 1996
Marketing Urban Arts Experiences, Waterbury September '96-June 97
Connecticut Heritage Music Series
May 11, 1996
Tibetan Cultural Event
1990-2001
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1995
October 6, 1995
Film Showing: "A Hard Way Out"
June 9, 1995
ProVisions IV: A Multicultural Response (committee)
April 12, 1995
Facing the Crisis of AIDS: Issues and Models for Community Action
1990-2001
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1994
September 29, 1994
Gallery Opening: Living Legends
June 8, 1994
Annual Board Meeting and Open House
1990-2001
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1993
February 11-12, 1993
Authentic Connecticut: A Conference on Cultural Heritage
1990-2001
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1992
March 20-21, 1992
Latio Aged: Wisdom into Action
1990-2001
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1991
May 29, 1991
Demographic Diversity and Restructuring
1990-2001
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1990
May 11, 1990
Project COPE (Community Outreach Prevention Effort) Data Presentation
1990-2001
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