On Wednesday, April 19th, prior to “block party weekend”, the B the Best U Day event was held on campus. The organizations participating included the BUPD, Bloomsburg PD, The Student Health Center, The Center for Counseling and Human Development, Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Services, the office of the Dean of Students, Title IX, the BU Women’s Resource Center, and the BU LGBTQA Resource Center.

Sarah Kochran and Catherine Garverick worked at the Dean’s Office table, representative of the office of the Dean of Students.

The Title IX table was run by Kaia Neu. She handed out t-shirts at the Title Nine table promoting the end of sexual assault. The Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Prevention and Intervention Services informed their audience on how alcohol and other substances affect the body in immersive ways, such as utilizing the “drunk goggles” instilling a sense of impairment. Officers Ken Auchter, Jeff Bachinger, and David Bowman assisted in the use of “drunk goggles” allowing students to walk around in them.

Along with the other organizations promoting good health and wellbeing, the Student Health Center also had a pop up stand. Elizabeth Rake represented the Student Health Center providing guidance for the betterment of the students’ health. The Health and Wellness Center also participated in the event with representatives Kristi Hammaker and Jessica McCarthy.

The Quest team provided a walking balance beam for people to attempt to cross. Team members, Riley Williard, Nick McCormack, and Sarah Humes happily engaged in the activity with those attending the event. There were also therapy huskies at the event. One special husky, Mika, was lead by her handler Marilyn Witherup greeting many students.