Sam Frank, a graduating senior at California State University, Fresno, received the Student Leadership Award at the recent CSU Alcohol Conference in Long Beach.
Frank is co-chair of the campus Alcohol Safety Council Student Subcommittee and received the award for his work in alcohol education at Fresno State. This is the fifth year in a row that Fresno State has been recognized for its alcohol education efforts at the conference.
The university has been making strides in promoting safe alcohol message since 2003 as part of the Social Norms program. In its efforts to reduce alcohol abuse and alcohol-related misconduct by college students, the university identifies strategies to change the misperceptions students have regarding college drinking.
The Social Norms program is one of several health promotion programs offered through Wellness Services as part of Fresno State’s University Health and Psychological Services.
“We hope our efforts will encourage students to stay safe and healthy throughout their college experience,” said Kathy Yarmo, wellness coordinator for University Health and Psychological Services.
Wellness Services offers the Fall and Spring Wellness Fair, the annual Wellness Challenge, individualized nutritional counseling, unique and innovative activities around alcohol safety, the Wellness Ambassador program, and freshmen and transfer student orientations
