Ever drive a golf cart wearing Fatal Vision Goggles? Do you have an individualized BAC card? Ever been concerned about a friend who drank too much? Join us for a variety of events during National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week.
Friday, Sept. 22
URBAN COWBOY
8:00 p.m. Emerson Suites
A late night immersive entertainment event including a mechanical bull, line dancing, free food, and other cowboy experiences
Sponsored by IC After Dark
Monday, Sept. 25
MOCKTAILS AND MORE
5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Campus Center Dining Hall
Enjoy delicious mocktails and pick up information on drinking/driving prevention
Sponsored by Student Government Association & Sodexho Campus Services
MAIN SPEAKER
DUI: A POWERFUL LESSON*
Presented by Mark Sterner
7:00 p.m. Emerson Suites
Hear Mark’s compelling story of being the “least drunk” driver of four friends on spring break and the tragic accident he caused that resulted in the death of three of his closest friends.
Sponsored by the Student Activities Board & Student Government Association
with support from :Athletics, Center for Student Leadership & Involvement, Health Promotion Program, Residential Life, Safety Awareness Committee
Tuesday, Sept. 26
DRIVE DRUNK ON THE QUAD
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Academic Quad
A simulated drinking/driving experience with Fatal Vision Goggles, a golf cart, an officer and a driving course.
Sponsored by: Public Safety and the Safety Awareness Committee
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HAZING: A REVEALING LOOK AT HIDDEN RITES*
Presented by Tim Marchell, PhD
7:00 p.m. Textor 102
A presentation about sports, initiation, alcohol, hazing, and the potential consequences.
Sponsored by Recreational Sports
Wednesday, Sept. 27
RECOVERY PANEL*
7:00 p.m. Klingenstein Lounge
Three young adults in recovery will tell their stories of alcohol & drug addiction, and the struggle and hope that recovery provides.
Sponsored by: Health Promotion Program and Counseling Center
Thursday, Sept. 28
ALCOHOL POISONING: A MEDICAL PERSPECTIVE*
Presented by Gerard Dunphy, RPS, MS, & Mary Kranz, RN
12:05 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Center for Health Sciences, Room 201
What happens when a student is transported to the Health Center or hospital for acute intoxication? Learn about the signs of alcohol poisoning and how to respond if a friend is in trouble.
Sponsored by the Hammond Health Center
DRIVE DRUNK ON THE QUAD
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Academic Quad
A simulated drinking/driving experience with Fatal Vision Goggles, a golf cart, an officer and a driving course.
Sponsored by: Public Safety and the Safety Awareness Committee
*Presentations that are great extra credit opportunities
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