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BETA MU LINK Beta Mu Chapter of Beta Theta Pi Purdue University P.O. Box 442100 Lawrence, KS 66044-2100 Address Service Requested Purdue Reminds Students to "Make the Call" A Brief History of the University's Medical Amnesty Policy L ast year, the presidents of Purdue's Greek student councils published a report on the "Path Moving Forward" for Greek life in West Lafayette. Among the recommendations and expectations for fraternities, sororities, and cooperative houses on campus was a reminder of three important words: "MAKE THE CALL." is simple but important phrase refers to Purdue University's policy of medical amnesty, which is offered to both students who call for medical at- tention and the students receiving treatment. e policy, which applies to ALL community organi- zations (not just Greek life), was adapted from the Indiana Lifeline Law, which offers similar le- gal protections to individuals who identify them- selves to, and cooperate with, law enforcement while seeking medical help for alcohol-related health emergencies. If a student organization is believed to be involved in such incidents, "Mak- ing the Call" will serve as a mitigating circum- stance when it comes to disciplinary action. In 2012, Purdue students and staff published a video explaining the "Make the Call" poli- cy, identifying signs of alcohol poisoning, and encouraging students to reach out in such a situation. e video was made in response to troubling data showing that students would pre- viously respond to alcohol poisoning by simply monitoring a passed-out student—during which time a person's blood alcohol concentration can keep rising—and stressed the importance of prompt medical attention. In the wake of high-profile tragedies such as those at Penn State and Florida State, it is crucial that students, faculty, and alumni urge respon- sible practices, and that everyone feels safe to seek help should an emergency arise. Your safety is what's most important, so please, if you need help, Make the Call! Sources: https://www.purdue.edu/fscl/Path%20 Moving%20Forward%20Document.pdf https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2012/Q3/ calling-on-students-make-the-call.html https://earlham.edu/policies-and-handbooks/community/ approach-to-alcohol/indiana-lifeline-law/ https://www.purdue.edu/fscl/ Ayrton Birnbaum • Whiteland, Ind. Carter Cates • Noblesville, Ind. omas Counsell • New Berlin, Wis. Nicholas DeChiaro • Plainview, N.Y. Husam Elgaali • Fishers, Ind. James Frusciante • Middleton, Wis. Brandon Granderson • Brownsburg, Ind. John Groen Jr. • Munster, Ind. Cody Gutwein* • Brookston, Ind. (Cousins Jeff Welsh '82 and Mark Mayhew '78) Caleb Hancock • Fishers, Ind. Elijah Hostetler • Westfield, Ind. William Huber • Indianapolis, Ind. Michael McKee • Lafayette, Ind. Roger Phaneuf • Grand Rapids, Mich. Ethan Pio • Morristown, N.J. Ryan Plummer • Noblesville, Ind. Benjamin Pugach • Southlake, Texas Bryce Randolph • Noblesville, Ind. Andrew Redman* • Zionsville, Ind. (Uncle David Siegel, Depauw '87) Nicholas Regier • Spring, Texas Blake Shaffer • Columbus, Ind. Jack Skinner • Kent, Ohio Evan Spiros • Urbana, Ill. Huntington Stoinoff • Dallas, Texas Brayden Stewart • Noblesville, Ind. Luke Walters • Noblesville, Ind. Joseph Wede • Carmel, Ind. Noah P. Whited • Carmel, Ind. Owen Williams • Indianapolis, Ind. Kyle Zachmann • Indianapolis, Ind. *Legacy; relation in parentheses Memory and Our Mystic Shrine Craig Fread '77 entered Memory and Our Mystic Shrine on Feb- ruary 13. His biggest passion in life was being a father to his two children, Jason and Amy, whom he took on many trips and ad- ventures. He loved spending time on the water, especially with his family. As the son of a music director, Craig spent his entire life involved with music. He was involved with various church choirs, including more than 20 years with the Carmel United Methodist Church in Carmel, Ind., and the last five years of his life with Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, Fla. Craig is sur- vived by his children and two grandchildren, Dylan and Fiona. Website www.purduebeta.com Facebook Beta eta Pi – Purdue University Twitter @Purdue_Beta Welcome to Beta Mu Find Beta Mu Online

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