The UVI community is invited to join in Red Ribbon Week
activities planned from Oct. 26-30 on the University's St. Thomas
and St. Croix campuses. Red Ribbon Week is the annual campaign to
encourage the prevention of alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse, and
the violence and health impacts that accompany the illicit drug
trade.
The 2009 Red Ribbon Week theme is "Run Your Own Life ... Stay Drug
Free!"
UVI students, faculty and staff on both islands will join with
millions of people across the nation to express their support for
the effort with pledges, decoration contests, protest walks and
open microphone "Speak Outs." The week's informational efforts will
focus on crime prevention, early intervention and treatment
services.
St. Thomas Campus Red Ribbon Week Activities
A Walk Against Drugs and Crime will be among the highlights of
the 2009 Red Ribbon Week observance on UVI's St. Thomas campus on
Wednesday, Oct. 28. The walk is slated for 4:30 p.m., beginning by
the stoplight at the airport road and concluding on the
University's Herman E. Moore Golf Course.
A vigil and open mike "speak out" contest will follow the walk,
with participants encouraged to speak out against substance abuse
and violence using any artistic talent - including song, dance,
poetry, short skits, and musical instruments. Presentations should
be five minutes or less and should reflect on one of the following
themes: drugs and alcohol prevention, anti-violence, or substance
abuse. The first 100 participants will receive a free t-shirt,
water bottle and towel.
St. Croix to Host 4th Annual Candlelight March and Rally
The University of the Virgin Islands St. Croix campus will begin
the celebration of Red Ribbon Week with the fourth annual Red
Ribbon Candlelight March and Rally beginning at 5:45 p.m. on
Monday, Oct. 26. Participants will meet at St. Croix Educational
Complex stop light and march to the UVI Cafetorium, where a
demonstration by the K9 Unit of the Virgin Islands Police
Department is scheduled. The evening will also include
presentations and information tables featuring Customs & Border
Protection, The Village, Unity Coalition, the V.I. Department of
Health, the V.I. National Guard, and the Grove Place Weed &
Seed program.
For more information, call Irene Sealey on St. Croix at 692-4208.
To sign up for Red Ribbon week activities on St. Thomas, call the
Student Affairs Office at 693-1120/1121 or visit the Student
Activities Center.