University of Pennsylvania to Host National Campus Safety Awareness Month Kick-Off Aug. 30
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.
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