Faculty and staff at the University of Central Arkansas have planned a week of safety-related activities to prepare students for their time away from the university during Spring Break.
The week of activities, Safe Spring Break 2015, will take place prior to students leaving campus from Monday, March 16 to Thursday, March 19. The events consist of several activities designed to provide educational information to students in order to encourage responsible decision-making and prevent or reduce the risks involved in the college Spring Break experience. Spring Break is the week of March 23.
The university’s Student Wellness Office, Counseling Services, Health Clinic, and the UCA Police Department are working together to put on the following events:
SAFE SPRING BREAK 2015
MONDAY, MARCH 16
CAR CRASH SCENE DISPLAY – ALUMNI CIRCLE
How has alcohol impacted you? Students will have the chance to share their experiences with alcohol by writing them on a wrecked car set up on campus. The scene will bring attention to the dangers of drinking and driving by sharing news stories and providing a real-life look at the negative consequences alcohol can have. This display will be up Monday through Wednesday.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS VIDEO – STUDENT HEALTH CENTER 307, 1:40-2:30 PM
This powerful video addresses acquaintance rape, provides safety tips, and is specifically designed for college students.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
FATAL VISION COURSE AND SAFETY FAIR – ALUMNI CIRCLE, 12:00-2:00 PM
Students will have the opportunity to ride pedal carts and play games while wearing “drunk goggles.” This activity is designed to inform students about alcohol impairment and discourage driving under the influence. Safe Spring Break tank tops will be given to participants. Students can also learn how to stay safe in the water by visiting guests from the Corp of Engineers. Student Health will be handing out free safety packs and sharing about how to avoid sexually transmitted infections, and the UCAPD will inform students of the legal consequences of drinking and driving.
“DON’T DRINK & DRIVE” PLEDGE – ALUMNI CIRCLE, 12:00-2:00 PM
Students can pledge that they will be responsible on Spring Break by not driving while intoxicated and using designated drivers.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
SAFE PASSAGE VIDEO – STUDENT CENTER 223/224, 1:40-2:30 PM
This video addresses safety concerns for students traveling over spring break. Topics include hotel security, avoiding scams, and increasing overall personal safety in a different environment.
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