Spring Break
Semi-nude run proposed
Caitlin Gray
Issue date: 2/1/08 Section: News
"If they want funding from the University, they would have to follow the same procedures to get funding that would cover the cost of security that every other organization has to follow," Executive Director of Communications and Marketing for the Division of Student Life and Administrative Services Jim Katsaounis said. "They would get no special treatment."
"When OCA works with student organizations in planning events, we ask them good questions to be sure that they are planning an organized, safe and legal event," Interim Assistant Dean for Campus Engagement, John Cooke, said.
SAFAC Funding was only eligible if the event was open to all students, Cooke said. If the run meets SAFAC's requirements, the organization would be allowed to apply for either reserve funding (if they did not receive an annual allocation) or utilize some of their Annual Allocation towards this event.
Undergraduate Student Government Association Greek Life Representative Andrew Gould said he is trying to get Drexel to fund the cost of security at the run.
"I will be pushing this event to the USGA ... [and] I will be reaching out the Greek community to get a lot of participation," he said.
All of the organizers are members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, but they strongly emphasized this is not endorsed by the fraternity and is in no way a Greek Life event.
"People always complain Drexel doesnít have anything fun for students to have fun and express themselves and build unity. Now, with this tradition, people will appreciate Drexel. It gives us all something to be proud of our school," Vignola said.
The organizers want people to have fun without getting into trouble. They said their flyers will advocate appropriate underwear that covers enough skin. Those who are wearing too revealing underwear will be asked to keep their clothes on, they said.
"We are here to have fun and build tradition and not to break the law," Hippel said.
The group of friends spearheading this effort started talking about it in November when they heard about the success and popularity "Undie Runs" saw in California campuses.
Wheeler contacted Kyle Kuhlmann, who initiated the tradition at San Diego State University, to ask for advice about organizing this kind of event.
According to Kuhlmann, SDSU has donated more than 1600 pieces of clothing to needy San Diegans and to the fire victims last fall.
"When OCA works with student organizations in planning events, we ask them good questions to be sure that they are planning an organized, safe and legal event," Interim Assistant Dean for Campus Engagement, John Cooke, said.
SAFAC Funding was only eligible if the event was open to all students, Cooke said. If the run meets SAFAC's requirements, the organization would be allowed to apply for either reserve funding (if they did not receive an annual allocation) or utilize some of their Annual Allocation towards this event.
Undergraduate Student Government Association Greek Life Representative Andrew Gould said he is trying to get Drexel to fund the cost of security at the run.
"I will be pushing this event to the USGA ... [and] I will be reaching out the Greek community to get a lot of participation," he said.
All of the organizers are members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, but they strongly emphasized this is not endorsed by the fraternity and is in no way a Greek Life event.
"People always complain Drexel doesnít have anything fun for students to have fun and express themselves and build unity. Now, with this tradition, people will appreciate Drexel. It gives us all something to be proud of our school," Vignola said.
The organizers want people to have fun without getting into trouble. They said their flyers will advocate appropriate underwear that covers enough skin. Those who are wearing too revealing underwear will be asked to keep their clothes on, they said.
"We are here to have fun and build tradition and not to break the law," Hippel said.
The group of friends spearheading this effort started talking about it in November when they heard about the success and popularity "Undie Runs" saw in California campuses.
Wheeler contacted Kyle Kuhlmann, who initiated the tradition at San Diego State University, to ask for advice about organizing this kind of event.
According to Kuhlmann, SDSU has donated more than 1600 pieces of clothing to needy San Diegans and to the fire victims last fall.
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Maggie
posted 2/02/08 @ 1:12 AM EST
Yes, it looks so terrific. Seems many people are interested in nudism. And they are proud of their bodies. I always chat with the friends on nudistconnect. (Continued…)
bill
posted 2/18/08 @ 1:36 AM EST
Great Idea; i hope all college campuses see the value in shedding not only their clothing but their body shame as well; we need to be free of body shame and America is dripping in it; I would glady promote this at ncuf. (Continued…)
nudistgirl
posted 3/14/08 @ 3:09 AM EST
Very good,I will promote it.
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