[65] MTSU offers Tunnel of Love as alternative route away from infection, disease

FOR RELEASE: Sept. 7, 2012

EDITORIAL CONTACT: Gina Logue, 615-898-5081

 MURFREESBORO — The Tunnel of Love, an exhibit presenting dramatic evidence of the dangers of unprotected sex, will be presented from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in the Tennessee Room of MTSU’s James Union Building.

 

The tunnel is decorated with photographs of infected genitalia and pertinent statistics on the rates, causes and consequences of sexually transmitted diseases, as well as STD treatment and prevention information.

Community organizations will have staffers on hand to answer questions and provide additional information and free condoms. MTSU Student Health Services will provide free HIV testing with results available within minutes.

This event, which is free and open to the public, is co-sponsored by MTSU Student Health Services and the MTSU Department of Health and Human Performance. For more information, contact Tracy Morris at tracy.morris@mtsu.edu or Casie Higginbotham at 615-898-8274 or chigginb@mtsu.edu.

 

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Editors: Professor Casie Higginbotham’s name is correct with one “s.” Thanks.

 

 

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