News Conference Follows ‘Alcohol Abuse and Campus Violence’ Teleconference

Featured panelists participating in Friday’s national teleconference, “Alcohol Abuse and Campus Violence,” will be available to answer questions about their work to change campus cultures and attitudes about drinking.
Taking part in the news conference will be Alan Lizotte, executive director of the Consortium for Higher Education Campus Crime Research at the State University of New York at Albany; Joseph Pelle, commander of the detective division and SWAT team, Boulder, Colo.; Ron Stump, dean of students at the University of Colorado; and “Gus” Kravas, WSU vice provost for Student Affairs.

When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Room 405, Lighty Student Service Building

More than 100 colleges and universities around the country will be receiving the satellite teleconference, which originates from WSU and the University of Wisconsin.
More information about the program and the news conference can be obtained by contacting John Thielbahr, conference organizer and director of WSU’s Conference and Institutes Office, 509/335-8177, or Al Ruddy, 509/335-4528.

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