WAVE at NMSU Welcome to the WAVE Program
Mission Statement:
The Wellness, Alcohol and Violence Education Program (WAVE) is a harm reduction program which educates the campus community on issues of personal safety and well-being. WAVE's Peer Educators provide fellow students with information and strategies regarding alcohol use and the prevention of sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence. Employing a dynamic and comprehensive plan, we create bridges between campus entities to cultivate safe environments for the NMSU community. WAVE provides services and supports to students regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or national origin.
Click here to set up a WAVE Presentation for your classroom or organization!
News
WAVE IS NOW HIRING PEER EDUCATORS FOR FALL SEMESTER
Click here to view the full description. Application deadline is Thursday, April 16, 2009.
The Peer Educator is responsible for implementing outreach projects including presentations related to the issues of wellness, alcohol, violence and health. The Peer Educator is also responsible for attending weekly trainings/meetings and for acquiring the skills needed to provide information on wellness, alcohol, violence, and health education to fellow students.
The Crisis Assistance Listening Line (CALL) Volunteers Needed!
In June of this year WAVE received a grant from the New Mexico Department of Health to operate a crisis line. The CALL, which will be a 24-hour crisis line for southern New Mexico is scheduled to be fully operational by August and is currently accepting applications for volunteers to operate this important community resource. A forty hour training will be provided August 11-15, with subsequent sessions throughout the semester. Volunteers will be expected to cover a minimum of one four hour shift per week. Click here to apply.
WAVE Poster Contest Winner
Holli Pope is the winner of the WAVE Poster Contest. Click here to view the full-sized version of her Relationship Violence poster design.
WAVE Newsletter for November 2008
Click here to download the PDF version of the WAVE Newsletter for November 2008.
Upcoming Events
April 24, 2009
Take Back the Night
6:30pm at the NMSU Bandshell (corner of University and Espina)
This year's Take Back the Night will include:
• Free refreshments and live music
• An empowering march and motivational rally
• Information from community non-profits and organizations
• An open mic session and candlelight vigil
Ongoing Events We want your old cell phones and/or chargers!
In conjunction with La Casa, WAVE is sponsoring a cell phone drive to benefit victimes of relationship violence.
Donations can be dropped off at the WAVE Office (in Monagle Hall at the West Entrance near the International Mall) between 8:30 and 5:30 Monday through Friday.