PILLARS

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Peers
Inspiring
Listening
Learning
And
Responsible
Socializing

PILLARS is a student peer education organization dedicated to the education and promotion of a safe and responsible college life-style, sponsored and run via the University of Notre Dame Office of Alcohol & Drug Education. Students are from a wide range of perspectives, majors, and experiences, with a common purpose: to make an impact on our peers, so that we may establish a healthy and safe environment for the entire Notre Dame community.

We wish to help shape positive norms regarding alcohol, other drugs, and related issues. We volunteer our time throughout the year to present educational programs to our fellow students, facilitate group discussions, and organize various events to promote our message. We invite you to join us as we work to affect change.

Our Projects & Events:

Fall:
Leadership Training
First-year Dorm Programs
Athlete Fair
Bacchus Conference
Drinking & Driving Awareness Week
Mocktails for various events

Spring:
Athlete Fair
Safe Spring Break Week
Alcohol Screening and Health/Wellness events
Area 7 Bacchus Conference
Relay for Life Participation
End of the Year Celebration

Over the coming year, we will be adding information to our website about programs, recruitment, scheduling, and links to other resources.

For more information about PILLARS, you may contact The Office of Alcohol and Drug Education: 631-7970. The office is located on the 2nd floor of Saint Liam Hall.

Please click the links below if you are interested in becoming a PILLAR. Complete the application and have your rector complete the recommendation form and submit or print and return the forms to the Office of Alcohol and Drug Education.

PILLAR’s Application

PILLAR Recommendation Form

The following form is for current PILLARS to report their work:

PILLAR Contact Form

The following link is a National Organization of Peer Educators:
http://www.bacchusgamma.org/

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