By stressing the bystander approach, the program is designed to reduce the defensiveness that many men often feel when discussing these issues as well as the sense of hopelessness that some women feel. They will also be given alcohol resource materials. On Thursday, Sept. 3, Dr. Richard Keeling, director of health services at the University of Wisconsin and executive editor of the Journal of American College Health, will meet with house-masters, Medical Department personnel and administrators during the day. He will discuss health and student life issues with freshmen from 7-9pm. The Killian kickoff takes place on Saturday shortly after noon with visits to the residences allowed on Saturday afternoon, Sunday and Monday.
Free rides are available for travel between residences.
Students may accept bids from dormitories, fraternities, sororities and other independent living groups starting at 8am on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Parents' orientation begins on Friday, Sept. 4. President and Mrs. Vest will welcome members of the Class of 2002 and their families from 9am-noon on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the President's House. A continental breakfast will be served at Walker Memorial. In addition to the serious business of advanced-placement tests, advisors and housing selection, orientation includes an introduction to the finer aspects of life in Boston and Cambridge.