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South Suburban College announces Red Ribbon Week events

information provided by South Suburban College

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (October 13, 2019) – The South Suburban College (SSC) Office of Student Life & Leadership is hosting several events in recognition of Red Ribbon Week, an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. Red Ribbon Week began as a tribute to fallen DEA special agent Enrique Camerena in 1985.

The following events will be held at the college’s Main Campus—15800 S. State Street in South Holland, Illinois. For more information contact the Office of Student Life & Leadership,  (708) 596-2000 x5737.

“Red Ribbon Week/Alcohol and Drug Awareness: Presidential Proclamation”

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Location: Student Life and Leadership Display Case (Library)

“Red Ribbon Week” highlights drug and alcohol awareness. To learn more, view South Suburban College President Dr. Lynette Stokes’ proclamation kick-off for Red Ribbon Week.

“Red Ribbon Giveaway Day”

Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Location: Office of Student Life and Leadership, Room 2229

Students, faculty, and staff can show support of SSC’s Red Ribbon Week by wearing a special gift promoting a drug free campus. Visit the Office of Student Life and Leadership to receive a ribbon. 

“CEP INC. / DUI Simulator AWARE3”

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2019

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location: Outside Performing Arts Center

Award-winning DUI Simulator uses the most cutting-edge technology to help students across the country be responsible drivers. Their Reality Check: Alcohol Abuse Awareness program is designed to help students learn about the dangers of alcohol abuse in a fun, interactive environment. Learn about DUI, the dangers of DUI, and how to make the right choice. 

“Wear Red Day”

Date: Friday, October 25, 2019

Location: Office of Student Life and Leadership, Room 2329

Students, faculty, and staff can show support of SSC’s Red Ribbon Week by wearing red and visiting the Office of Student Life and Leadership (Room 2329) to receive a special gift promoting a drug-free campus.

South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State Street in South Holland, Illinois.

 

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South Suburban College offers a wide selection of career education and college transfer credit programs. Based in South Holland, Illinois, with a satellite campus in Oak Forest, SSC offers non-credit customized training, short-term instruction for business, and dozens of special interest classes.