Purdue News
Purdue News"The week gives campuses an opportunity to showcase healthy lifestyles and combat negative stereotypes of collegiate drinking," said Sharon Hackl, coordinator of alcohol, tobacco and other drug education at the Purdue Student Health Center. "We need to do a better job of showing college students -- particularly new students -- that not everyone is abusing alcohol and making bad decisions. We have the responsibility to tell students that making healthy choices is the true norm. Then we can begin changing public perception."
The theme for the week is "The Writing's on the Wall: Majority Rules -- Most Students are Making Healthy Choices."
Activities will begin at 7 p.m. Monday (10/20) with Rebecca Browning presenting "Drinking and Driving: The Rest of the Story" in the North Ballroom of the Purdue Memorial Union. Browning is a former Marion County deputy prosecutor.
At 11:20 a.m. Thursday (10/23), Purdue police and fire departments will respond to an "accident" on the Memorial Mall. "Victims" will be treated and transported from the scene while the driver is subjected to field sobriety tests.
On Friday (10/24), a brick wall decorated by representatives of residence halls and other housing units will be on display on the Memorial Mall.
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week started in 1983 with 25 participating institutions.
CONTACT: Hackl, (765) 496-3363.
Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu
