News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu     www.selu.edu/news Contact: Christina Chapple Date: 9/15/03   SLU’S PROJECT SAFE CAMPUS SPONSORS “DRAWING THE SHADES”       HAMMOND -- Project Safe Campus, an initiative sponsored by Southeastern Louisiana University’s Division of Student Affairs to encourage students to “be smart and be safe,” will  again sponsor “Drawing the Shades,” a powerful program on sexual assault and rape.       Live student presentations of the program, which underscores the pain and suffering associated with the crimes, are scheduled for 7 p.m. on September 16 and 22 and 1 p.m. on September 17 and 25. All presentations will take place in the Student Union Theatre.        Project Safe Campus also plans a number of other programs during the fall semester to educate students and heighten awareness regarding issues of overall personal safety. Programs include:        * Suicide Prevention Program, an educational video and group discussion, 7 p.m., October 7, and 3 p.m., Oct. 22, Student Union Theatre.       * Alcohol Awareness Week: October 20-24        * Mock Tails, October 22        * Rape Aggression Defense, a 12-hour course for women sponsored by the University Police Department in collaboration with the 21st Judicial District Court, Oct. 10, 11, 12. For additional details, contact Patrick Gipson of the UPD, pgipson@selu.edu.        * Drunk Driving Simulator, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., November 13        * Seat Belt Safety Awareness Campaign, “Buckle Up-No Excuses,” November 17-26.        For additional information on Project Safe Campus events, contact Carol Magendie, assistant to Vice President for Student Affairs Brad O’Hara, 985-549-3813.  Return to News Releases