Opportunities To Make A Difference
Join the Brandeis University Alcohol and Drug Task Force.
"The task force was a great experience. I think it has great ideas and a lot of potential to make our campus healthier." Theresa '11
Join P.E.R.C. (Peers Educating About Responsible Choices)
"P.E.R.C. has been a rewarding experience for me." Keriann, P.E.R.C. President
"I joined PERC after attending my first quad event, where I saw how much fun I could have while still making responsible choices. My favorite activity is still the remote-control cars with beer goggles. I love our meetings on Thursday nights, where we catch up, plan exciting new events, and mostly just laugh. My favorite event this year by far was our 4/20 event where we handed out free brownies on Rabb steps between classes! Raechel '11.
Educational Initiatives
Customized Workshops and Presentations
The Alcohol, Other Drug, and Health Education Program provides a variety of interesting, creative and relevant educational programs. Customized workshops and presentations are offered throughout the year geared towards student and staff identified needs. Topics have encompassed alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use, Safe Hosting, Mind Your Buzz (blood alcohol content education), sexual and reproductive health issues, as well as health and wellness topics such as sleep, stress management, fitness, healthy relationships, and nutrition. Please call the Health Center at 781-736-3677 to request a presentation or training tailored to your groups goals.
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Meditation and Yoga Classes
Workshops on stress management and meditation, as well as yoga classes are offered throughout the year. Yoga balances the glandular system, strengthens the nervous system and enables one to harness the energy of the mind and the emotions, so you can be in control of yourself, rather than being controlled by your thoughts and emotions. Yoga is more than just a system of physical exercises. It is a dynamic, powerful tool for expanding awareness and help you to achieve your personal best! For more information contact Dawn at 781-736-3693.
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Orientation
Brandeis offers a progressive educational program for all new students during orientation. This interactive and humorous program provides students with information and skills to make healthy decisions regarding his/her well-being and identifies campus resources.
It is followed by facilitated student meetings that explore values, histories, fears and individual roles regarding rights and responsibilities around alcohol and drug use. The training of peer leaders about alcohol and drug use and consequences for individuals and for the community occurs every year and includes about 60 resident advisers and 140 orientation leaders.
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Peers Educating About Responsible Choices (P.E.R.C.)
P.E.R.C. is a group of specially trained peer educators who sponsor residence hall and campus wide programs informing students about the responsibilities and risks associated with drinking and the dangers of drug use. P.E.R.C. has a blog site to dialog about drug and alcohol issues, ask questions, and to find out what is happening. To find out more about P.E.R.C, visit the P.E.R.C. website.
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The Alcohol and Drug Task Force
The Brandeis University Alcohol and Other Drug Task Force is a team of students and staff that meets regularly to examine campus consciousness and create educational opportunities regarding student use of alcohol and other drugs. If you are interested in participating, please contact Dean Gendron, Director of the Department of Student Rights and Community Standards or Dawn Skop, Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Educator, Health Center.