Be the Leader (National Hazing Prevention Week 2025)

National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) is September 22-26, 2025. As part of CWRU’s “Be the Leader” campaign, the Division of Student Affairs is proud to host an event in Eldred Hall at 4:30pm on Thursday, September 25th, featuring Vice President of Student Affairs Travis Apgar, a nationally recognized hazing prevention speaker. Free, limited-edition T-shirts will be given away at this event. In addition, First Year students attending this event can receive Explore credit.

Travis Apgar will deliver a powerful anti-hazing presentation that challenges audiences to rethink harmful traditions and embrace positive, inclusive alternatives. Drawing from his expertise in higher education leadership and years of work in hazing prevention, he shares compelling stories, research, and practical strategies to help students, staff, and community members recognize the risks of hazing—particularly the intersections of the mental and physical harms it causes. His message underscores the lasting impact hazing has on individual well-being and community trust, and inspires audience members to be the leader and commit to building safer, stronger organizations.

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