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Health Education workshops The following workshops are avail able, free of charge, to currently enrolled U of 0 students. Watch for ads in the Oregon Daily Emerald for more info. Smoking Cessation Workshop Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 p.m. October nr andir» University Health Center, cafeteria Free to UO students, call 346-4456 to sign up Cain insight into your habit as well as learn about methods available to assist you in quitting. Join us for an in formative, fun filled two hours. vegetarian cooking workshop Tuesdays 5:50-7:00 p.m. October leMO* university Health center, Medical Library Free to UO students, call 346-4456 to sign up. Partake in the preparation and enjoy ment of simple, fresh and delicious vegetarian meals. Expand your repetoir of recipes and cooking skills. "One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." -Virginia Woolf Free Cholesterol Screening Every Tuesday 9:30-11:30a.m. UO Health Center, Health Education Office Simple drop by, no appointment necessary To register for or to learn more about these workshops, check out the University Health Center's NEW Web site at http:// healthed.uoregon .edu. You can also call 1A6-VM56 or stop by the Peer Health Education Office on the first floor of the University Health Center. Fall 2001 Health information Tables at the Rec Center Wednesdays 3:00-5:00 P.M. October 3: Health Center Services October 17: Cholesterol Screening October 31: Alcohol & Athletics November 14: Smoking November 28: Staying Healthy Over Break Fighting back against rape Sexual assault prevention tips While college is a place for extended education and fun, the fear of sexual assault for many students is real. By Rachel Cooper Now that fall term is here, there are many new students on campus. For new students, fall term is a time of meeting friends and adjusting to classes. While students are having fun on campus, they need to also be aware of sexual assault. While stranger rapes do occur, and people need to be cautious of it, acquain tance rape is far more prevalent. In studies cited in “Date and Acquain tance Rape” by Andrea Parrott, 85 % of victims claim that they knew their attacker. The study also reports that about 90 % of survivors are female. So while people are rightly con cerned about being attacked by “the stranger in the bushes,” the more looming risk is assault by acquain tances. The most obvious way to pre vent sexual assault is to stop people from committing sexual assault. In this article, however, I want to point out both prevention tips and re sources that are available for individ uals who have been assaulted. As newcomers, students are invit ed to many parties, in addition to hosting them. Most of us seldom think about a friend assaulting us. Many of us like to trust others, espe cially if we consider them friends. Unfortunately, rape can and does oc cur by a friend, whether the victim is alone with that person or if they’re at a party. No one has the right to pressure you to do something you don’t want to do. Don’t be afraid to say “no” to pressured sex. Much of the time, a sexual aggressor will back off if you state clearly that you do not want to have sex right now. Unfortunately, there are incidents where saying “no” or saying nothing is interpreted as “yes” to the attacker. Often, the campus resources • UO Counseling Center (346-3227) confidential counseling • UO Health Center (346-2770) sexually transmitted infection screening and other medical serv ices • Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) 484-9795 or 1-800-788-4727 • Women’s Studies Self-defense Courses (346-5529). courses teach students how to defend themselves in an attack • Office of Student Life (346-1156) support for students & information on campus violations • Project Saferide (346-4239) rides by and for women around and off campus • Designated driver shuttle DDS (346-RIDE) To avoid driving under the influence of alcohol • • victim blames herself after an attack has occurred. This is especially so in the cases of acquaintance rape. This tendency of self blame is both un helpful and erroneous. No one, whether male or female, deserves to be attacked. If you or a friend has been sexual ly assaulted, it’s wise to immediately call the police. The sooner the police know about the attack, the greater the likelihood of convicting the per petrator. Sexual Assault Support Ser vices (SASS) has a 24 hour hot line at 343-7277 (or toll free at 1-800-788 4727) for emergency situations, such as reporting a sexual assault to the police. SASS also provides support, referrals and counseling for sur vivors and their loved ones. The healing process from rape can be long-term. There are many re sources for sexual assault survivors, around campus and Eugene. In addi tion to SASS, there are professional counselors at the UO Counseling Center who can help survivors get through the psychological and emo tional traumas from an attack. College is a place for a student to continue her education and to have fun. While it is unfortunate that stu dents have to worry about being as saulted, it is important to be aware of prevention and resources for sur vivors. Fall 2001 Contributing Writers and Peer Health Educators Peer Health Educators: Jeremy Arnold, Ashley Bunnard, Rachel Cooper, Michael Deegan, Photos: Annie Dochnahl Adviser: Christopher Himes Molly Fischer, Jessica Geller, Miles Hudson, Morgan Siler. WrIINonis puhlishnl mch term, rxcrpt summrr, far UO snulnits by rhr Umlrh ijluattion I)rptirrmrnr ol thr IIrolth Crntrr, 13th iiitil AfltttrStrrrtx, Unive rsity <>l Ore-yon. http://hi-althct-ntt-r.iimryiin.rdii Paid Advertising r Health HWJghts, Fall 2001 FPEP TMe University Health Center is par ticipating in a federal program FPEP, Family Planning Expansion Project. This program allows the Health Center to provide men and women free fami ly planning services, birth control and reproductive health care. For more information on how to qualify for this program, stop by the Health Center or call 346-2770 or check our website at http://healthcenter.uoregon.edu
