Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Too much alcohol is the cause of a medical condition known as "holiday heart." Learn about the symptoms -- and how it's treated. (more)
Monday, September 26, 2011
This year, new Penn State students completed Penn State's recently developed online education program, PSU SAFE (Student Alcohol Feedback and Education). Linda LaSalle, associate director for educational services at University Health Services, is pleased with the results. (more)
Thursday, May 26, 2011
This summer, new Penn State students attending the University's second six-week summer session will be first to complete Penn State's new online education program, PSU SAFE (Student Alcohol Feedback and Education). It's one of many initiatives Penn State has created to teach students the facts about dangerous drinking. "We wanted to create an online program that would have greater relevance to our students," said Damon Sims, Penn State's vice president for Student Affairs. "So far, students have found it to be straightforward and have offered positive feedback. I'm optimistic about the potential outcomes from this effort."
PSU SAFE replaces an online alcohol education program Penn State implemented in 2008, but is more cost-efficient and more tailored to Penn State students and takes about half the time to finish. (more)
Thursday, April 21, 2011
High-risk drinking is a nationwide concern that takes the lives of more than 1,800 U.S. college students each year. Education is a top priority at Penn State and that includes teaching students about the risks and impact of dangerous drinking behavior. Since last fall, a number of initiatives have been instituted in a multi-pronged approach that includes environmental change, enforcement, alternative activities, intervention, counseling and outreach. (more)
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Penn State's University Faculty Senate on Tuesday (Dec. 7) received an expansive overview of efforts by the University to combat excessive alcohol consumption, and revised the 60 year-old academic freedom policy to define the term and reflect developments in technology and higher education. (more)
Friday, October 22, 2010
Penn State researcher Rob Turrisi is lending a hand to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in a new campaign called "Power of Parents, It's Your Influence," the goal of which is to prevent underage drinking and drunk driving. (more)
Friday, September 17, 2010
The fall 2010 semester marks the renewal of a sustained, broad-based campaign to reduce the negative consequences of alcohol in the Penn State community, according to Damon Sims, vice president for Student Affairs, during a presentation today (Sept. 17) to the University's Board of Trustees. "The challenge of dangerous alcohol misuse among college students reaches nationwide and is far from new," said Sims, who also co-chairs The Partnership - Campus and Community United Against Dangerous Drinking with Borough of State College Manager Tom Fountaine. Sims and panelists Fountaine; Linda LaSalle, University Health Services' associate director for educational services; Joe Puzycki, Student Affairs assistant vice president; and Max Wendkos, Interfraternity Council president, outlined the campaign's efforts during their presentation. (more)
Monday, August 23, 2010
Beginning on Friday Aug. 27, there will be a weekly meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous from 5:15 to 6 p.m. in room 105 of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the University Park campus. The meeting is open to anyone who has a desire to stop drinking. (more)
Monday, August 16, 2010
Bans on alcohol and tobacco marketing are among the least effective tactics for combating underage drinking and smoking, according to a Penn State economist, who has studied the effects of advertising since 1985. "My conclusion is that the emphasis on advertising bans and similar regulations in the public health literature is misplaced," said Jon Nelson, professor emeritus of economics. "More effective policies need to be sought to deal with issues of youthful risk-taking associated with alcohol and tobacco." (more)
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Penn State Public Broadcasting will hold a live radio event/community forum that will address solutions to the issue of excessive and underage drinking in the Penn State and State College communities. "Exploring Solutions to Drinking Culture" will take place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, in the WPSU lobby at Innovation Park on Penn State's University Park campus. This is a live radio event; those who plan to attend should arrive in time to be seated by 6:45 p.m. (more)
