WHAT:  Kick-off of National Campus Safety Awareness Month

WHO:  Officials from the University of Pennsylvania will join with representatives from Security on Campus Inc. to launch the month-long observance.  Security on Campus is a national organization dedicated to making colleges and universities safer.

During the event, Security on Campus co-founder Connie Clery will speak about the challenges college students face, including acquaintance rape, binge drinking, residence-hall fires and hazing.

Penn President Amy Gutmann and Vice President of Public Safety Maureen Rush will talk about new safety initiatives at Penn to educate students about safety.

WHERE:  Penn's Annenberg Plaza, 37th and Walnut streets, Philadelphia

WHEN:  Noon, Wednesday, Aug. 30

DETAILS:  Security on Campus data indicate that September is the most dangerous month on college campuses, especially for freshmen.

Security on Campus chose Penn to host this year's kick-off because of the major strides the University has made during the past 10 years to make its students more secure.