FREE FOR THE WEEKEND!
The 13th Annual Free for the Weekend will take place January 29 - February 1, 2009.
Free for the Weekend, a campus-wide collaborative event, will take place January 29 - February 1, 2009! This year marks the 13th annual Free for the Weekend at Emerson College! Keep an eye out for a listing of FTTW 2010 events – coming soon!
Free For the Weekend is an event where students, staff, and faculty are challenged to experience a weekend free of alcohol, drugs or other addictive substances and/or behaviors, and in exchange gain access to a variety of fun programs and events. At the sign-up table, participants sign a challenge to be substance free for the weekend. A T-shirt, a program detailing the week’s events, and other great free gifts will be distributed. The mission of Free For the Weekend is to provide the Emerson community with a weekend focused on education, resources and activities for living a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
During FREE FOR THE WEEKEND, students, staff and faculty pledge to experience a weekend free of alcohol, drugs or other addictive substances and/or behaviors to gain access to a variety of fun programs and events.
PLEDGE TO BE FREE at these locations January 26 - January 30, 2009:
Dining Hall Table, Little Building
11am-1pm
5p.m.-7p.m.
First Floor Campus Center
11:30a.m.-1:30p.m.
Off-Campus Student Services, Campus Center at 150 Boylston Street, Second Floor
Center for Health and Wellness, 216 Tremont Street, Third Floor
9a.m.-5p.m.
Events
Thursday, January 29
Find Your Buddy: Speech/Comedy Workshop
4:30p.m.—Multipurpose Room, First Floor Campus Center
Matt Bellace, Ph.D has been a youth motivational speaker and comedian since 1995. Dr. Bellace is a member of the National Speakers Association and a regular at comedy clubs in NYC. Take this unique opportunity to converse with Matt about developing a comedy routine that is funny AND carries a positive message.
Don’t Lose Your Marbles: Comedian Matt Bellace
2 Performances: 7:30p.m. and 9p.m.- Cabaret, Lower Level Little Building
His "How to Get High, Naturally" program encourages over a hundred thousand of students per year to pursue natural highs and make healthy choices. Matt was a recurring comedian on truTV's "The Smoking Gun Presents." His stand up can be heard -and requested- on Sirius and XM Satellite Radio's Comedy Channels.
Friday, January 30
No Scotch Hopscotch: Mocktail Party
7:30p.m.-Cabaret, Lower Level Little Building
Come dressed up for fun without the hangover! Enjoy yummy Hors d’Oeuvres and wash them down with some Floating Heart Punch, Bora Bora or a Tangerine Sparkle.
Class Clown
9p.m.-Bordy Theater, First Floor at 216 Tremont Street
Join Emerson’s incredible comedy troupes for an evening of hilarity.
Saturday, January 31
Keep Your Hands to Yourself
1-4p.m.: West 1&2, Second Floor, Little Building
Free professional chair massages and more pampering.
Snack Time
1:30-4:30p.m., Outside Beard Room, Second Floor Little Building
Receive a mini-consult with a nutritionist.
School Dance
3p.m.: Belly Dancing Lessons AND 4:15 pm: Zumba Dance Classes
Beard Room, Second Floor, Little Building
Not your average school dance moves! Come to both classes or just one and show off your skills!
Indoor Recess
9p.m.- Back of Dining Hall, Little Building
Compete in teams at Trivia and win great prizes!
Sunday, February 1
Cafeteria Blues
11a.m.—Cabaret, Lower Level Little Building
Enjoy brunch complete with morning mocktails. While eating relax to the sounds of blues and jazz.
Rumble on the Jungle Gym
1p.m.—Bordy Theater
Recess free time! Be a kid again and enjoy playing Twister, hula hoops, baton twirling, jump rope, games of telephone and more!
During FREE FOR THE WEEKEND, student, staff and faculty pledge to experience a weekend free of alcohol, drugs or other addictive substances and/or behaviors to gain access to a variety of fun programs and events.
Partner Organizers: Center for Health and Wellness and Greek Council
Sponsored by Center for Health and Wellness, Dean of Students Office, Housing and Residence Life, Student Life, Off-Campus Student Services, Athletics Department, Emerson College Fitness Center, Residential Hall Association, Student Activities, H.O.P.E., Campus Marketing Specialists
