The EMU . Taking Action to Reinforce Success and service. . Approximately 85 student athletics have participated already. The . program is an effort to change the negative press of the athletics department and to give back to the community. The athletes speak out to local kids about drugs, education, the importance of hard work, awareness of negative peer pressure, and making good decisions.
Athletic teams participate in various programs.
Elementary students choose an athlete to correspond with. Both parties write letters and visit. In addition to the other programs, a official Speakers Bureau has just been coordinated to train the athletes to speak on specific topics. Athletes participate programs all year round. They have participated in speaking engagements both prior to and after the sports seasons when they have had the opportunity to do so.