Lincoln (Neb.) - Oct. 6, 1999 - University of Nebraska- Lincoln students have a new resource for choosing their recreation, thanks to a new interactive Web site called NUtodo.com.
The Web site site (http://www.NUtodo.com) will be launched at the Oct. 7 "Tailgate on the Turf" event at Memorial Stadium. The site offers students a list of activities based on needs, interests and financial resources. The site is sponsored by NU Directions, a campus-community coalition whose mission is to reduce high-risk drinking among NU students.
"One of the comments we've heard most from students is that they don't know about all the choices for entertainment on campus and around Lincoln," said James Griesen, vice chancellor for student affairs and co-chair of the coalition. "Sometimes, engaging in high-risk drinking becomes the default activity. Our goal was to provide an easy, safe, fun way to find things to do to relax and have a good time with their friends."
NUtodo.com lets a student select from three categories: at home, with friends or at a party. The site provides a questionnaire that asks the student to select times, types of activities, food interests, type of music, and budget restrictions. It then offers possible choices - including those that sell alcohol and those that don't - from a database of local vendors and campus groups.
Each business or activity listed on the Web site must sign a
"Responsible Business Guidelines" agreement, promising to train
employees who serve alcohol, to avoid promotions that encourage
over-consumption and to provide a "safe environment respecting
the dignity of all individuals." More than 150 vendors have
signed the agreement and are listed along with campus activities
and events. Funding for the Web site is provided by LinPepco,
local Pepsi-Cola distributor.
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