News Release

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October 19, 2005

Alcohol Abuse Educator Mike Green To Speak At Boise State

Alcohol abuse educator Mike Green, better known as “Greeny,” will give a presentation at 2 p.m. Oct. 22 in the Boise State Student Union Jordan Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. Green’s appearance is sponsored by the Boise State Student Union and Activities Office and Boise State’s Health, Wellness and Counseling.

During the past 18 years, Green has given presentations on more than 2,000 campuses nationwide in an effort to make drug and alcohol awareness education an integral part of every student’s life. He has testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control.

Green serves as a consultant to the student affairs and athletics departments of numerous universities, including Boston College, Florida State University, Pennsylvania State University, Brown University, Princeton University, Hobart College and the University of Vermont. At the request of Sen. Bill Bradley, Green developed drug and alcohol programs for New Jersey high schools. He also has produced programs for the medical societies of New Jersey and Virginia, and for professional sports teams such as the Philadelphia Flyers.

Green is a former high school athletic director and Division II football coach. His background as an athlete, coach and educator helps him connect with today’s youth. His firsthand experiences as a recovering alcoholic give him the credibility to relate to the dangers drugs and alcohol pose for many students.

This program may contain profanity and expletives.

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Contact: Mike Esposito, Student Activities, (208) 426-5951, mesposit@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Julie Hahn, Communications and Marketing, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu

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Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005