What's Happening on Campus?

University of Florida

Grade the Prevention Ad!
Having students assess the ads helps us evaluate the messages as well as providing students with an intervention. Having students grade the ads is much better than having them passively observing the ads. They start to think about how to decrease excessive drinking.

Florida State University

Bobby’s TRUE Seminole Tailgate
Florida State University implements a comprehensive set of strategies to reduce high risk alcohol use as part of its Healthy Campus 2010 initiative, including alcohol free tailgating at home football games.   Named after head football coach Bobby Bowden, “Bobby’s TRUE Seminole Tailgate” was born.

In partnership with the TRUE (Tradition, Respect, Unity,  Excellence) Seminole Campaign initiated by the Student Seminole Boosters and the Student Government Association, this initiative had the support of top level  administrators and student leaders.  We were able to engage student volunteers to work at and support the five tailgates. 

Tailgate starts 2 ½ hours before the game and lasts two hours. During that time, the activities included a DJ, Game and a life-size cardboard standup cut out of Bobby Bowden and fans had their pictures taken with “Bobby”.

Cost:  $21,400 total for 5 tailgates.  Food cost $15,400.  Served on average 500-700 people per game.

For more information contact:  Chris Franzetti, FSU, Health Promotion, 850-644-6489.

Town Hall Meetings

Palm Beach County

In order to address underage drinking and bring solutions to the comunity, the Palm Beach County Substance Abuse Coalition, the members of the Underage Drinking Task Force and general coalition members are hosting a day-long ‘Town Hall Meeting’ on March 31, 2008 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Kicking off Alcohol Awareness Month (April), the event will identify solutions. All are invited!

For more information, contact Vince Diller at Vince_Diller@pba.edu. Also, view the informational brochure which includes a registration form and the meeting agenda.