Hazing Prevention Events Slated

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2015) — The University of Kentucky’s recognition of National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) runs Monday, Sept. 21, through Friday, Sept. 25, with daily events, sponsored by several campus organizations, including the organizer of the activities, the UK Hazing Coalition.

The mission of the Hazing Coalition is to create and foster “a culture of care for all students,” according to Marie Hartke, prevention co-ordinator for the Dean of Students Office.

The week will focus on the various ways student organizations can engage new members in a way that is both positive and healthy.  Students will have the opportunity to participate in an anti-hazing social media campaign, new member education workshop and community service.

“Staff, faculty, and students at the University of Kentucky are dedicated to addressing the issue of hazing and creating a culture of respect on campus. While we recognize that there are issues with hazing on our campus, we are optimistic about the direction we are moving thanks to the positive efforts of many members of our campus community,” Hartke said.

The national week of observation and education is an opportunity for campuses, schools, communities, organizations and individuals to raise awareness about the problem of hazing, to education others about hazing, and to promote the prevention of hazing.

Activities for UK’s National Hazing Prevention Week:

Student Wellness Ambassadors Photo Project

Monday, Sept. 21

11 a.m. ‒ 1 p.m.

Location  TBD

@ukswa

Student Wellness Ambassadors Photo Project

Tuesday, Sept. 22

11 a.m. ‒ 1 p.m.

Location TBD

@ukswa

Organization Membership Education Institute

Tuesday, Sept. 22

6 p.m.

200 Funkhouser

Men’s Soccer Game vs. Eastern Illinois

Tuesday, Sept. 22

7 p.m.

@ Bell Soccer Complex

Free for students with student ID

See ukathletics.com for more info

Student Wellness Ambassadors Photo Project

Wednesday, Sept. 23

11 a.m. ‒ 1 p.m.

Location ‒ TBD

@ukswa

SAB Pinterest Party

Wednesday, Sept. 23

6 p.m. ‒ 9 p.m.

The Hub, William T. Young Library

See www.uksab.org or @uksab for more info

Student Wellness Ambassadors Photo Project

Thursday, Sept. 24

11 a.m. ‒ 1 p.m.

Location ‒ TBD

@ukswa

Student Involvement Fair

Thursday, Sept. 24

11 a.m. ‒ 1 p.m.

Whitehall Building Patio and Lawn

See getinvolved.uky.edu or @ukgetinvolved for more info

CCO Service Opportunities

Friday, Sept. 25

2 p.m. ‒ 4 p.m.

Signups at uky.volunteermatch.org

See ukcco.org or @ukcco for more info

Women’s Soccer Game vs. Missouri

Friday, Sept. 25

7:30 p.m.

Bell Soccer Complex

MEDIA CONTACT: Gail Hairston, 859-257-3302, gail.hairston@uky.edu