2/26/2003

Contact: K.E. Schwab  -- 724-738-2199;  e-mail: karl.schwab@sru.edu

ALCOHOL-FREE, MIX-OFF TO SHOW SRU STUDENTS HOW TO HAVE FUN

           SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Slippery Rock University’s thirdannual “All-Campus Alcohol-Free Mix-Off” featuring popular tropical drinks and rock music will be held in the pool area of the Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday [March 3] and is expected to draw some 500 students.

          The event, designed to show students that they can have fun without alcohol, is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, AAA, SRU’s Office of Greek Affairs, Auxiliary Student Services, Aramark (the campus food vendor) and the recreation center.

          Cathie Sadler, coordinator of Greek Affairs, reports 19 student groups, including fraternities and sororities will set up theme booths and serve beverages related to their selected theme as part of the event. Each organization is responsible for preparation and presentation of its selected drink. Prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded and SRU’s WRSK, 881.FM, will provide music.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This event should provide excellent feature photos and helps promote alcohol awareness among young people. Please consider a feature story. Those planning to staff the event are asked to call 724-738-2199.

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