Uno Juno

Hello, hello...

Just going to say that our Safe Sex campaign with safe sex art and kinky crafts went extraordinarily well! We had a great turnout and a lot of positive feedback. It was a blast!

Planned Parenthood has one more event in the works for Drury students this semester. And yep, you guessed it...its JUNO! We will be playing the classic movie Juno in Lay Hall auditorium on November 29th at 6 pm. We will have grab bags with condoms and informational pamphlets inside as well as lube, Planned Parenthood pins, and dental dams for free! There will be some form of refreshments for your enjoyment that will include Twizzlers, Sunny D, and possibly even Taco Bell. Hopefully there will be another great turnout so we can spread awareness on safe sex, getting tested, sexual consequences, and all the amenities Planned Parenthood has to offer.

Now I'm supposed to answer questions Andrew Wiemer asked of us. So here goes:

What events have taken place at the agency you have volunteered and how have you assisted?

There are many events Planned Parenthood plans and participates in each month. We had the liberty of picking which ones we wanted to be involved in and how to help. We helped raise money and spread awareness during Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, and have a petition for free birth control we take to events and raise signatures for their Birth Control Matters campaign.

How do you feel your volunteerism is making an impact upon the agency thus far?

I feel our volunteerism is helping to form alliances with Planned Parenthood through Drury. It also helps to get rid of the stigma of birth control and spread awareness in general about sexual health and responsibility.

Looking back over the semester so far what struggles have you encountered with the agency?

We have had struggles getting all 8 of our Summit group members together at the same time, marketing and organizing events, and getting in touch with our Planned Parenthood community advisor. It just becomes difficult to get events completed efficiently with so many people in the mix.

What is your experience like in Summit Park with your roommates and how have you interacted with the Summit community?

I love living with my roommates. There is always someone to talk to, hang out with, and work on homework with. I enjoy the Summit socials because it helps the people of each house and group mingle when otherwise we wouldn't have. I find it interesting and inspirational to hear what each house has done for the community and their philanthropy.

How is the Stress Free and Wellness Experience going for you as we hit the midway mark?

I like the events we go to like Yoga and Tai Chi. However, I find the online program slightly corny and at (most) times hard to take seriously. I would like to see a yoga class on campus once or twice a week that I can continue to attend after this program is over. It works well to have the classes at 8 pm on weeknights. This is a good break from homework and my hectic schedule.

Don't forget to attend JUNO NOVEMBER 29TH at LAY HALL at 6!!!!

Peace, love, and Elyse