Many Bennion Scholars served on this year's #uofuSAAM committee. As part of the Bennion Center, the Bennion Scholars program exists to connect the potential of students to the power of community. They recognize the civic purpose of all academic disciplines as well as the knowledge that thrives in communities.
As Peer Health Educators specializing in Harm Reduction, I feel like we're best known on campus for promoting safer party culture, and the aspect of reducing harm when it comes to alcohol and drug use. While those are super important aspects of what we do, in the time of COVID-19, we wanted to apply harm reduction to the changes we've all been adjusting to over time.
Looking for your next book to read? Don't worry - our team has A LIST of books to recommend to you. We've also included our own ways of cozying up while diving into a good book.
During this strange time, it can feel difficult to navigate your sex life in the safest way. Although COVID-19 is not a sexually transmitted infection, it can pass from person to person when hanging out or hooking up. It is important to think about how you are protecting yourself and your partners.
Earlier this month, Chris Linder, an Assistant Professor of Higher Education and our director, Brittany Badger, wrote an Op-Ed for the Salt Lake Tribune. The article explores the issue of domestic violence rates on the rise in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.