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September 11, 1998
Talk on date rape also to air on Purdue cableWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Author Joe Weinberg will bring his message of sexual ethics and empathy to Purdue University Tuesday (9/15).Over the past twelve years, Weinberg has given more than 1,500 workshops and presentations on the subject of sexual assault and date rape prevention. He has spoken to male audiences in fraternities, prisons and the U.S. Air Force Academy. Initially planned as a fraternity and sorority event, Weinberg's visit to Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center, is now open to all students. Students also will be able to watch Weinberg's seminar live on the residence hall cable system's Channel 15, said Marvis Boscher, the new director of university residences. "Weinberg is a mesmerizing performer with a message students need to hear. His presentation marks the fourth time we have used the campus cable system to broadcast a live event. We hope to bring more campus events and lectures directly into residence hall rooms," Boscher said. Weinberg will first address a convocation of women at 6 p.m. and then turn his attention to an audience of men at 8 p.m. Each presentation is free and open to the public. Seating at Loeb Playhouse is not reserved. Weinberg's presentation technique shows men how to personally define sexual assault and how to unlearn what he calls the "rape/abusive masculinity process." Weinberg will discuss many topics including dangerous assumptions some men make about dating, how rape hurts men, and the influences of pornography. Weinberg's visit is sponsored by the Purdue Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association in conjunction with a grant from the Indiana Campus Sexual Assault Prevention Project. CONTACT: Boscher, (765) 494-1000; Michael Lindinger, Interfraternity Council representative, (765) 494-2717.
Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu
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