Risky Business Week Returns with Attempt to Break a Guinness World Record
Risky Business Week aims to raise awareness about important campus resources available to the UC community. This year's focus is the No. 1 reason we're here for students. The key messages include proactively managing your health, having a positive campus experience and knowing where to get help.
Please show support by joining in the activities.
- Bearcats Share: November 6, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., on TUC steps
Like and share social media messaging about important campus resources for a slice of pizza (first come, first serve while supplies last).
- Guinness World Record Attempt: November 7, 12:30-1:30 p.m., on McMicken Commons
Crush risk in the world's largest game of balloon tag. Tender Tuesday vouchers for the first 30 people. Bring your Bearcat Card to be counted!
- What 2 Do When UC Risk: November 8, 4-5:30 p.m., check in at TUC Room 423
Peer educators teach life skills dealing with alcohol safety, mental health and relationships. Dinner by RSVP.
- Capture the Flag: November 9, 4:30-5:30 p.m., CRC (Main) basketball courts
Form a team to protect your most valuable assets. Each member of the winning team receives a $20 UC Bookstore gift card.
You can view the entire schedule of events and register at the
website.
The 2016 world-record attempt during Risky Business Week involved an effort to become the world's longest selfie chain.
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