2008 Woodie Awards
Survivor: Spring Break
Dino Mujakovic
Issue date: 3/1/07 Section: News
With spring break approaching, Counseling and Health Services, along with various organizations, will be sponsoring activities from March 5 through 9 with suggestions on how to get ready for spring break.
Several sessions will be held to provide safe drinking habits, statistical information on alcohol related scenarios, and faculty/staff members will showcase the affects of alcohol.
"The goal is to educate about the effects of alcohol and also to remind them [students] to stay safe," said Carry Knier, school counselor.
On Monday, March 5, there will be an information table set up in Bossard Hall during lunch. Students are encouraged to stop by and pick up helpful tips for spring break. Knier and Sherry Carstens, the school nurse, will be available to talk to.
A safe drinking session will be held on Wednesday, March 7 in the Pub from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. and will be co-sponsored by LC Community Service Group.
Faculty and staff members will consume alcoholic beverages and have their alcohol level measured. Sobriety tests will also be given by Carl Constable, director of campus security, to faculty, staff and possibly several students. In addition, students can sign up for spring break gift bags.
"I am hoping to get beer goggles for students so they get an idea on how alcohol can affect your movements and reflexes," said Knier.
There will be an alcohol screening at the Daily Grind on March 8 from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Students can meet the counselor and complete a questionnaire to learn more about personal drinking habits. Spring break survival gift bags will be given to those who complete the questionnaire.
Survival gift bags include sunscreen, lip balm, snacks, bottled water, note pads, pencils, crossword puzzles, condoms, Advil and other items.
According to the counseling and health services on campus, the program is needed.
"In comparison to other colleges, Lakeland is at the average of drinking habits," said Knier.
"Kids just do not realize how a small amount of alcohol can affect you. They do not have the perception. We want to educate them and have them realize how to make better judgments. Get out, get informed, especially those who are going out during spring break," said Carstens.
Students should always be aware of their surroundings and the location they are at.
"If you are leaving the state or country you need to know the rules and regulations of those places. Behave and be good. Whatever you do, do it in groups and know who you are with," Carstens said.
If you have any questions, please contact Cary Knier at x1527, knierca@lakeland,edu or Sherry Carstens at x1523, carstenssl@lakeland.edu
Several sessions will be held to provide safe drinking habits, statistical information on alcohol related scenarios, and faculty/staff members will showcase the affects of alcohol.
"The goal is to educate about the effects of alcohol and also to remind them [students] to stay safe," said Carry Knier, school counselor.
On Monday, March 5, there will be an information table set up in Bossard Hall during lunch. Students are encouraged to stop by and pick up helpful tips for spring break. Knier and Sherry Carstens, the school nurse, will be available to talk to.
A safe drinking session will be held on Wednesday, March 7 in the Pub from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. and will be co-sponsored by LC Community Service Group.
Faculty and staff members will consume alcoholic beverages and have their alcohol level measured. Sobriety tests will also be given by Carl Constable, director of campus security, to faculty, staff and possibly several students. In addition, students can sign up for spring break gift bags.
"I am hoping to get beer goggles for students so they get an idea on how alcohol can affect your movements and reflexes," said Knier.
There will be an alcohol screening at the Daily Grind on March 8 from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Students can meet the counselor and complete a questionnaire to learn more about personal drinking habits. Spring break survival gift bags will be given to those who complete the questionnaire.
Survival gift bags include sunscreen, lip balm, snacks, bottled water, note pads, pencils, crossword puzzles, condoms, Advil and other items.
According to the counseling and health services on campus, the program is needed.
"In comparison to other colleges, Lakeland is at the average of drinking habits," said Knier.
"Kids just do not realize how a small amount of alcohol can affect you. They do not have the perception. We want to educate them and have them realize how to make better judgments. Get out, get informed, especially those who are going out during spring break," said Carstens.
Students should always be aware of their surroundings and the location they are at.
"If you are leaving the state or country you need to know the rules and regulations of those places. Behave and be good. Whatever you do, do it in groups and know who you are with," Carstens said.
If you have any questions, please contact Cary Knier at x1527, knierca@lakeland,edu or Sherry Carstens at x1523, carstenssl@lakeland.edu
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