Caption: Campus and community members can view the graphic results of drinking and driving when they view a mobile display provided by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The display will be placed along Titan Walk from Oct. 17 to 22. Photo courtesy of MADD
Alcohol Awareness Week Oct. 17-22
Students Promote Having Fun Without Drinking
Oct. 13, 2011 :: No. 44
What:
Cal State Fullerton hosts its second annual Alcohol Awareness Week Oct. 17-22 to increase awareness of the negative consequences of alcohol misuse and abuse, and the importance of practicing legal and responsible use of alcohol. The event features various activities, including decorating the campus with red ribbons to signify opposition to drug and alcohol misuse.
When:
Monday, Oct. 17, through Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:
Cal State Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton. 92831
Schedule:
Oct. 17 - Oct. 21
• Exhibit of a car crash involving a drunk driver, sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Titan Walk —pathway from the Quad to Titan Student Union
Tuesday, Oct. 18
• Noon - 1 p.m. — Student groups will create chalk murals to illustrate the consequences associated with irresponsible alcohol use. Titan Walk
Wednesday, Oct. 19
• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — The “Clothesline of Regret” offers the campus community the opportunity to document their thoughts, feelings and experiences associated with irresponsible alcohol consumption. Titan Walk
• Noon- 1 p.m. — The “Impaired Driving Obstacle Course” will take individuals on a simulation of drinking and driving, utilizing a golf cart. Titan Walk
Thursday, Oct. 20
• Noon-1 p.m. — Cookout and “DRY Challenge,” which urges students to abstain from alcohol for the entire weekend and have fun without the irresponsible use of alcohol. Quad
• 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. — “DRYve In Movie Night.” Lawn adjacent to Student Recreation Center
Saturday, Oct. 22
• 11 p.m. – 2 a.m. — As an alternative to drinking, free fun activities such as bowling, billiards and table tennis in the Titan Student Union's Titan Underground.
Survey:
“Alcohol is not a necessary or even common part of the college experience at Cal State Fullerton,” said Lea Jarnagin, dean of students and chair of the Alcohol and Other Drug Advisory Committee, which supports campuswide efforts to prevent alcohol-related problems. “In fact, 72 percent of CSUF students drink moderately or not at all, according to a recent student survey. Students who drink excessively are among the minority and feel the negative effects of their drinking in their academic, social and family life. We look forward to the campus community participating in these events and creating a healthier environment for our university.”
Sponsors:
Athletics, the Greek Community, Housing and Residence Life, Peer Health University Network, the Student Health and Counseling Center, Associated Students Inc. and University Police
Info:
Jackie Blyleven, Health Education, 657-278-7460 or jblyleven@fullerton.edu
Media Contacts:
Maricela Alvarado, Greek Life, 657-278-3211 or malvarado@fullerton.edu
Jackie Blyleven, Health Education, 657-278-7460 or jblyleven@fullerton.edu
Debra Cano Ramos, Public Affairs, 657-278-4027; 657-278-2414 or dcanoramos@fullerton.edu
