February 7, 2012

For Immediate Release

Speakers, events planned for Sexual Responsibility Week

Note to Media:  For more information, contact Dr. Kittie Grace, Co-Advisor for PHIVE-O, at (402) 461-7385.

(Hastings, Neb.) –  As part of Sexual Responsibility Week, the Peer Umbrella Network (PUN) at Hastings College has scheduled a series of speakers and events to spark dialogue on personal responsibility and respect.  These events are free and open to the public although due to the nature of the topics to be discussed, discretion is advised.

Specific events are listed below:

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Consent is Sexy
8 pm Hazelrigg Student Union
 
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Late Night Talks Pajama Party
9 pm Hazelrigg Student Union
 
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Ask the Sexperts
7 pm Hazelrigg Student Union
Sexival
8 pm Hazelrigg Student Union

PUN is comprised of four campus organizations – BACCHUS, CARE, Gay/Straight Alliance and PHIVE-O --  through which college students are trained and then inform and engage their peers on issues such as sexual assault, sexual responsibility and alcohol awareness.

Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 64 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered to more than 1,150 students. Hastings College was named among “America’s Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report, a “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review, and a “Best Buy in College Education” by Barron’s. Visit www.hastings.edu for more information.

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