March 26, 2008

Purdue club placed on probation following alcohol violations

The Purdue Gymnastics Club was placed on probation after members were found to have made alcohol available to minors, allowed minors to consume alcohol and improperly used a university vehicle by driving the van to a party at which alcohol was made available to minors, according to the Office of the Dean of Students. The violations occurred Jan. 19-20 during a team trip for a competition at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, said Pablo Malavenda, associate dean of students.

Additional sanctions also have been imposed by the Division of Recreational Sports.

Organizations on probation retain the rights and privileges the university grants to groups in good standing but are issued a warning and must adhere to all university regulations. If the organization fails to comply, it will be subject to stricter sanctions, such as a suspension or withdrawal of recognition.

The probationary period will last through Dec. 31, 2008. At its conclusion, the Office of the Dean of Students will conduct a review before the organization is returned to good standing with the university.

Writer: Christy Jones, (765) 494-1089, christyjones@purdue.edu

Sources: Pablo Malavenda, associate dean of students, (765) 494-1232, pablo@purdue.edu

Martia Brawner, (765) 494-1231, mbrawner@purdue.edu

L. Tony Hawkins, dean of students, (765) 494-1239

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

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