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Peer educators awarded for their good work

The presence of peer educators on a university campus is necessary for building a healthier environment by sharing information, teaching skills and encouraging fellow students to practice healthy behaviors.

From left to right: Nicholas Scarpill, senior; Sandra Aguilera, senior; Emily Seeberger, senior; Katrina Wagner, junior; Jessica Braid, junior and Daniel Nunez, senior.

The presence of peer educators on a university campus is necessary for building a healthier environment by sharing information, teaching skills and encouraging fellow students to practice healthy behaviors.

For their educational programming efforts, the peer educators at Millersville University were named “Best Network Affiliate” at the 2010 BACCHUS Network General Assembly, held November 4-7, in Indianapolis, Ind.

“Receiving the Best Network Affiliate award was very exciting for the students. It was a clear indication to them that what they do on campus matters,” said Jayme Trogus, director of the Elsie S. Shenk Wellness and Women’s Program. “The students put a lot of time, effort and enthusiasm into their programming efforts, and I am thankful to the BACCHUS Network for recognizing that they are an outstanding contribution to our campus.”

From left to right: Sandra Aguilera, senior; Jayme Trogus and Emily Seeberger, senior.

The students received this award for universities between 5,000-10,000 students by the BACCHUS Peer Education Network. The “Outstanding Advisor” award went to Trogus. The peer educators nominated her for this award.

At the assembly, peer educators gained new ideas and strategies for their programming and awareness events. Advisors learned how to make prevention efforts stronger on their campuses, while supporting the students who make it happen.

Millersville University was selected to present three of their educational workshops during the conference: Body and Mind (mental health awareness); New Friends, New Environment: What Every Student Needs to Know about Sexual Assault and Who in the World (diversity).

The BACCHUS Network is a university and community based network focused on comprehensive health and safety initiatives. For more information about peer education at Millersville University, visit Peer Education Programs.

One reply on “Peer educators awarded for their good work”

Hi Jayme and Peer Educators,

Congratulations on receiving this award! We’re all very proud of each of you.

Dr. Susan Northwall and Health Services Staff

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