Alcohol training debuts at SIUE
By Tony Watt Alcohol 101 will make its main debut on campus. The interactive computer program, which is designed to help students make educated decisions about alcohol, will be focus of Alcohol 101-Let's Party Smart. This program will take place in the St. Clair room of the Morris University Center from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Wellness Coordinator Mary Byron said, "Our goal is to get students, specifically Greeks, athletes and underage students to attend a fun, educational program regarding underage drinking." In addition to Alcohol 101, students attending can expect free food, and the virtual bar. The virtual bar will be tended by two students serving mocktails containing no alcohol and virtual beer. The SIUE police have provided four pairs of Fatal Vision Goggles that will allow participants to experience what it is like to see while drunk. These experiments will include dexterity tests and playing a race car video game. Students who attend will also get a chance to receive door prizes and gift certificates to local businesses and restaurants. Alcohol 101 is sponsored by the Wellness Center, Counseling Services, Greek Life and the SIUE Police Department. For more information, contact the Kimmel Leadership Center at 650-2686. |