Oct. 22, 2007

In an effort to increase awareness about National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW), Maryland student-athletes collaborated to produce a public service announcement video which will air during two home football games that will book end the week, October 21-27, 2007.

The video, which emphasizes awareness and the responsible use of alcohol, was played on the video board at Chevy Chase Bank Field at Byrd Stadium before a sold-out crowd of over 52,000 people during the October 20th homecoming game between Maryland and Virginia. It will also be shown during the Maryland-Clemson game on October 27th.

The video features many Maryland student-athletes and can be viewed by clicking on the link here.

Additionally, various programming and events related to NCAAW will take place throughout the week on the Maryland campus. These events include DUI simulation courses and informational material. A full schedule of events is included below.

National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week is a national initiative that is organized annually on more than 1,000 campuses across the country. NCAAW has grown to become the largest single event in all of academia because students take the ownership in designing and implementing this observance for their campus communities. This week gives campuses the opportunity to showcase healthy lifestyles free from the abuse or illegal use of alcohol and to combat negative stereotypes of college drinking behavior.

Alcohol Awareness - Schedule of Events

Monday, October 22
Information Table, Stamp Student Union, 11am - 2pm
Concerned about a friend? Want to know how to help? Stop by and pick up some important information about alcohol, your health, and safety. You will also have the opportunity to complete e-CHUG. Health Center staff and peer educators will be on hand to answer questions.

Tuesday, October 23
DUI Simulator, McKeldin Mall, 11am - 2pm; Eppley Rec Center 5pm - 8pm
Think you know the effect alcohol consumption has on driving ability? Test yourself by driving a golf cart through an obstacle course while wearing vision-impairing "drunk goggles." The University of Maryland Department of Public Safety will also be on hand to demonstrate field-sobriety tests.

Wednesday, October 24
McKeldin Mall
Ever wonder how many college students are injured each year because of alcohol use? Flags will be placed on the mall to represent the number of college students who are unintentionally injured while under the influence of alcohol.

Thursday, October 25
Information Table, Stamp Student Union, 11am - 2pm
Ever wonder how much alcohol really goes into one drink? Stop by our table to find out. You will also have the opportunity to complete e-CHUG. Undergraduate representatives from the Health Center will be available to provide materials and answer questions.