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Alcohol education campaign begins today

A new program to increase alcohol education on campus focuses on dispelling the misconceptions about alcohol use among university students. The campaign starts today (Sept. 28) with a quiz in the Silhouette, followed by posters placed in various locations across campus during the week of Oct. 2. Developed by Jane Radix, health educator, Student Health Services, the Reality-Check Campaign focuses on three questions: * the number of nights of the week students spend drinking; * the number of drinks consumed on one occasion; and * the reasons why students drink. According to Radix, research shows that most students have an inflated idea of the number of nights their fellow students spend drinking and the amount consumed in one evening.

Disabilities expert to address University community

This afternoon, author and advocate for persons with disabilities Mark Nagler will speak on what it means to have a disability, and issues of advocacy. The talk, sponsored by the Centre for Student Development as part of national Disabilities Awareness Week, Sept. 25-29, starts at 4:30 p.m. in IAHS-102. Nagler, 61, who was born with cerebral palsy, is professor of sociology at the University of Waterloo. A recipient of the Governor General of Canada Award for his contributions to the community, he is recognized as an expert on disability and advocacy. The author of six books, including Yes You Can: a Guide for Parents of Children with Disabilities, Nagler is in much demand as a seminar leader and speaker at conferences, and also counsels persons with disabilities and their family members. His latest book, What's Stopping You?: Living Successfully with Disability (Stoddart Publishing, 1999), is a guide for successful living for both persons with disabilities and for caregivers.