2025 National Hazing Prevention Week at CMU
Wednesday, September 17
"How to Be a Good Fraternity Man" Series Session 1
8 - 9 p.m.
Tepper Building, 1101
A series focused on values-based leadership and positive masculinity in fraternity life.
Thursday, September 18
"How to Be a Good Fraternity Man" Series Session 2
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Tepper Building, 1101
A series focused on values-based leadership and positive masculinity in fraternity life.
Monday, September 22
"How to Be a Good Fraternity Man" Series Session 3
7 - 8 p.m.
Tepper Building, 1101
A series focused on values-based leadership and positive masculinity in fraternity life.
Breaking the Silence: Confronting Hazing in Varsity Athletics
2 p.m. ET
This engaging panel discussion explores the complex issue of hazing in varsity athletics. Experts from college sports wille examine how hazing manifests in athletic environments, its impact on individuals and teams, and practical steps for prevention. Learn how to identify harmful behaviors, overcome barriers to intervention, and build a team culture grounded in trust, respect, and accountability.
Tuesday, September 23
Sisterly Interactions: Understanding Organizational Hazing, Bullying, and Mean Girl Behavior
6 - 7 p.m.
CUC, Danforth Conference Room
A dialogue exploring harmful behaviors in women's organizations and how to foster healthier sisterhood.
"How to Be a Good Fraternity Man" Series Session 4
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Tepper Building, 1101
A series focused on values-based leadership and positive masculinity in fraternity life.
Wednesday, September 24
The Party Prep Playbook
12 - 1 p.m.
Highmark Center for Health, Wellness, and Athletics, 303
Headed to a party soon? Whether you're hosting or just hanging out, being prepared can make all the difference. Join Health Promotions for a practical session covering essential skills to keep you and your friends safe.
The first 10 people to register will receive a Party Prep Toolkit featuring:
- 10 reusable cups with standard drink measurements
- 1 box of Narcan
- 1 Fentanyl and Xylazine Test Strip kit
- $25 worth of snacks
Spots are limited - Sign up today!
Community Hazing Documentary Showing and Dialogue: "Breathe, Nolan, Breathe"
7 - 9 p.m.
McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center
Join us for a screening of a hazing documentary followed by a facilitated discussion.
Thursday, September 25
Liquid Courage: The Role of Alcohol in Hazing
3 p.m.ET
Held on National Gordie Day, this interactive program honors Gordie Bailey and educates students on the connection between alcohol and hazing. Participants will learn how to measure a standard drink, recognize signs of alcohol overdose using "PUBS", and become engaged bystanders. Administrators will gain tools for student engagement in hazing and alcohol overdose prevention.
So, what is hazing?
Hazing is any action or situation on or off-campus that intentionally, knowingly or recklessly endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student or that willfully destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation or admission to, affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, any organization operating under the sanction of or recognized by the university.
Any such activity shall be presumed to be forced regardless of the individual’s willingness to participate.
55% of students experienced hazing
but only 9% identified they were hazed or considered themsevles to have been when asked directly.
Source: StopHazing.Org
Hazing can take many forms.
- Expecting items to always be in a person's possession.
- Being taken to and left at an unknown location.
- Humiliation, roast nights, or wearing embarrassing clothing.
- Greeting others in a specific manner.
And hazing can happen in many places.
- Varsity Athletic Team
- Fraternity or Sorority
- Club Sports, Intramural or Recreation Club
- Academic Club or Honor Society
Scotty wants to remind you that hazing is not effective for group bonding.
There are better ways to build healthy groups and teams.
- Participate in community service projects together.
- Identify common times for new and returning members to hang out, like group meals, studying, workout out, and touring campus.
- Work on personal development through activities, like vision boards, goal setting, etc.
- Utilize campus resources together.