Cottage party at North for alcohol awareness
Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by JoanaDraghici in News
Phil Heidenreich
News Reporter
The atrium of the Student Centre at North Campus will transform into a Muskoka-influenced cottage party next week to encourage students to drink responsibly this summer.
The third-annual alcohol awareness event put on by public relations certificate students will feature a northern-Ontario cottage theme; with food, raffle prizes and educational games promoting responsible drinking.
“We want people to be aware that your actions have consequences,” said first-year public relations student and budget manager Andrew Bartucci, 23.
Along with next Thursday’s festivities, representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the Licence Control Board of Ontario and Arrive Alive will be on hand to spread awareness of the dangers of irresponsible drinking.
Representatives from the North Campus Health Centre and Toronto Public Health will also be on hand.
“It’s important that students recognize not to make alcohol the event when they’re having a party,” said Health Centre registered nurse Catherine McKee.
McKee said aside from the immediate dangers of excessive drinking, such as alcohol poisoning and impaired judgment, students should also be aware of the long-term consequences.
These can include early dementia, liver problems, kidney failure, impotence and vitamin deficiency, she said.
“It’s about drinking responsibly and having a safe summer,” said public relations program instructor Nancy Marino Benn.
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