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