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Dear Students,
Beavers and Ducks are almost always at odds. This year, however, Oregon State University and University of Oregon students share a common vision: creating a safer campus, so all students can thrive. We are proud ambassadors of our institutions and members of our communities. Both the Associated Student of Oregon State University (ASOSU) and Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO) are committed to ensuring the safety of students across the state. We ask you to join us in this effort.

Take care of yourself. Let’s take care of our friends, guests, and each other.

 

Alcohol and Drugs

Please remember, the legal drinking age is 21 and that it is illegal to provide alcohol to minors. These laws are always enforced in the state of Oregon, and will be highly enforced around the time of Halloween and Homecoming weekend in Corvallis, Eugene, and the surrounding areas. The heightened police presence is an effort to ensure the safety of our community.
We also recognize that some students may choose to engage in high-risk behaviors, such as binge drinking or illicit drug consumption. At the end of the day, our priority is ensuring and maintaining the safety of each other. A few years ago, medical amnesty was passed at the state level. Medical amnesty allows folks to call emergency response, such as 9-1-1, when needing medical support. It protects you if you call for help for yourself or for another person from incurring a Minor In Possession (MIP). This law is especially helpful when someone needs attention for alcohol poisoning or assault. Don’t forget the signs of alcohol poisoning - shallow breathing, unresponsiveness, cold or clammy skin, pale or bluish color, vomiting, and mental confusion. We want to encourage you all to call and get help for alcohol poisoning or assault. We encourage you to know the signs of alcohol poisoning.  


See Something, Say Something, Do Something

Additionally, we recognize that this time of year is a popular time for risky behavior that can create vulnerable spaces. Alcohol is the number one drug used to facilitate sexual assault. It is our responsibility as students of Oregon State University and the University of Oregon to actively intervene in potentially harmful situations. Do not assume that others will intervene. It’s ALL of our responsibility to prevent sexual violence. When you hear something, say something. When you see something, do something. Safe.uoregon.edu/services


Halloween Costumes

We also want to remind everyone about not choosing costumes that reinforce negative stereotypes of cultures and groups. Cultural appropriation is the act of borrowing or using aspects of a culture by another culture, and the borrowing is typically done by a dominant culture. Around the time of Halloween, we often see costumes that reinforce racism, sexism, and classism. Dressing as a culture or a character is offensive and reinforces negative stereotypes. As active and respectful community members, we expect everyone at Oregon State University and the University of Oregon to not engage in cultural appropriation.
We are so proud of everyone’s commitment to ensuring a safe campus for all. ASUO and ASOSU want students to be leaders in creating safe and healthy communities. Do not hesitate to intervene in unsafe situations. Be an active bystander. We are here to support you in our college experiences and academic pursuits and the first step in achieving that is establishing safe campuses.
 
Sincerely,
Quinn Hagga, ASUO President and
Rachel Grisham, ASOSU President                 

Associated Students of the University of Oregon | Eugene, OR 97403
Office: EMU Suite 004 | P: 541-346-3724

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