Announcements
Wellness Education Advisor Recognized with National Peer Education Award
For her success in engaging student groups to promote awareness of sexual violence at UB, Anna Sotelo-Peryea from UB's Wellness Education Services was named one of only five national Outstanding Advisors by the Bacchus Network. In addition, the UB Men's Group was named an Outstanding Affiliate.
The Bacchus Network is group of 30,000 college student leaders and eight million peer educators on 900 worldwide campuses who work together to create healthier and safer college campuses. Student leaders and peer educators work together to share ideas and design health promotions on such topics as violence prevention, alcohol abuse, marijuana, tobacco control, fitness and nutrition, and mental health.
Anna Sotelo-Peryea was selected on the merits of her work as a peer advisor to UB's Men's Group. The Men's Group is a rape and sexual assault prevention education program, run by students and mentored by Wellness Education Services, that provides training and awareness raising events with a focus on cultivating men as allies in preventing sexual violence.
"Anna is a tireless advocate for all students and is dedicated to ending sexual violence through peer education," said Sherri Darrow, PhD, Director of UB's Wellness Education Services. "She has a unique ability to transfer her passion for the cause to students. Our students have grown to respect her immensely for her commitment and leadership. She truly deserves this recognition."
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Don't Cancel That Class Program
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Snacking Tuesdays are Back!
Tuesdays 1-3 p.m.
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Enjoy free, nutritious snacks from Wellness Education Services.
Donate Your Old Cell Phone
The HopeLine phone recycling program is an exclusive program that uses wireless services and equipment to assist victims in emergency domestic violence situations. HopeLine collects wireless phones that are no longer being used. The used phones are either refurbished and recycled or sold. With the funds raised from the sale of the refurbished phones, Verizon Wireless will purchase wireless phones and donate airtime to victims of domestic violence through human services and law enforcement agencies.
If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse, assault, or violence, or if you or someone you know has survived rape, sexual assault, family violence, intimate partner violence, or elder abuse, you can call Crisis Services any time at 716-834-3131 to speak with a counselor. On campus you can call the UB Police for help at 645-2837, and Counseling Services at 645-2720.
HopeLine Collection Sites:
- Wellness Education Services - 114 Student Union
- Health Education & Human Services - Hayes Annex Suite 5
- Blake Academic Success Center - 167 MFAC , Ellicott Complex
- The UB Libraries