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>> GAMMA APPLICATION
- GAMMA is a student organization advised by Alcohol and
Drug Programs.
- GAMMA promotes awareness regarding issues of the use and
non-use of alcohol and other drugs amongst USC students.
- GAMMA facilitates student examination of their own
attitudes concerning alcohol and drug use and the associated
consequences of their choices.
- Student volunteers are trained to become peer leaders
by:
- Participating in on-going educational training
through Psychology 489.
- Taking a leadership role in facilitating alcohol and
drug educational workshops to 168 sections of University
101, other classes, residence halls, and other various
student organizations.
- Assist in the planning and implementing activities
sponsored by Alcohol & Drug
- Programs for the USC campus community, such as:
- Great Gamecock Tailgate Parties – GAMMA
hosts this event at the Seawell’s Parking Lot two
(2) hours before every home game.
- Late Night Programs - GAMMA helps to
provide an alternative to negative consequences from
alcohol consumption, (alcohol poisoning, violence,
vandalism, & assaults) through free entertainment.
GAMMA hosts events such as Cocky Thursdays and
Carolina After Dark that are sponsored by the
Department of Student Life.
- Great American Smoke-Out & Kick Butts Day
– GAMMA collaborates with Health & Wellness Programs
to promote awareness about the negative aspects of
tobacco use.
- National Alcohol Screening Day – Working
with the Counseling and Human Development Center to
screen USC students for alcohol misuse.
- National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
(Fall) and Safe Spring Break Week (Spring) are
week long campaigns designed to increase awareness
about the dangers of alcohol and specific high-risk
behaviors during spring break.
- GAMMA meets in the Russell House in Room 315 every
Tuesday at 7:00pm.
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