He’s coming!

Rick Barnes will be speaking tonight in the Union Ballroom at 9:15 p.m. He will be presenting “Drink Think: A Personal Approach to Alcohol”.

“Drink Think” is an interactive, and fun, yet serious discussion about alcohol, the most widely used and misused drug in campus communities. The program recognizes the decisions students make about using or not using alcohol. Barnes urges students to hold their friends accountable for their decisions, creating a new type of positive influence.

Barnes asks students to consider why they might drink, how alcohol affects campus life and how it affects users and those around them.

“Drink Think” is filled with humor, as well as facts. Even though the program deals with serious issues, it is not going to be a boring, drawn out droning speech about why you shouldn’t drink.

“Rick acknowledges the real-life decisions that every student faces, encouraging them to make the best ones,” according to the Campuspeak website.

The Panhellenic Council, is one of the many groups that are responsible for bring Barnes to the University. Jessica Leibold, the vice president of Programming for the council, says she chose Barnes for many reasons, but mainly for his mass appeal. “I chose Rick because I wanted to involve the whole campus.”

Leibold encourages all students to attend. She also pointed out that attending the program and writing a paper on it is a great way for students with disciplinary sanctions to complete their community service. Leibold also noted that the program is a great way to fulfill the alcohol awareness requirements for Greek students and athletes who may need to complete them.

Rick Barnes is considered one of the top presenters from Campuspeak. He has been a member of the faculty for leadership conferences across the country and has been a feature speaker on more than 150 college campuses. Barnes has been involved professionally with Greek life for more than 18 years.

“Drink Think” is being sponsored by numerous organizations. The Panhellenic Council, the Athletic Department, the Special Program Series Fund, Pepsi Funding, and the Success Challenge and Alcohol Education Grants through the Wellness Connection all helped sponsor the event.

For more information on Rick Barnes or Campuspeak, visit the website: www.campuspeak.com.