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Bullying MUST be addressed

This past week, much of our country learned about the Tyler Clementi suicide case (after fellow students humiliated him by posting a video of him in a private situation). How are you bringing this conversation about bullying and humiliating others into your home, your community, among your friends, colleagues, and family?

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WORLD PREMIER of “Can I Kiss You?” Song

YES, the WORLD PREMIERE of the “Can I Kiss You?” song by Jordan Broghammer and Tyler Archey. After recently attending the “Can I Kiss You?” program on their campus, they emailed me sharing how they wrote and recorded the following song. To hear the song, click on the link below. To download the song, RIGHT click on the link below and choose “Download Linked File.”

Please share this song with everyone you know. Tell people on FaceBook, LinkedIn, Twitter, via Text, and even using YouTube.

Can I Kiss You? by Jordan Broghammer and Tyler Archey

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Western Rocks Rez Rally!!

Each year, the University of Western Ontario throws one of the best opening day for students. From 9am til late night, the day is packed – full of learning AND fun. I am honored to be a part of this annual celebration/learning event called the REZ RALLY! Becca Carroll and her entire team do a FANTASTIC job running O Week and at being incredible hosts to guests on their campus such as myself.

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College Students ARE Taking Action

In the past 3 weeks of our Fall “Can I Kiss You?” Tour, we have had a record number of audiences choose to make videos for YouTube on Asking First. Depending on the campus culture, their statements are ranging from “XYZ University Asks First” to “XYZ University, we ASK for sex.” NOTE: The university officials in attendance ALWAYS have the final say on what we film for representing their campus. Here are 2 quick examples:

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Timing IS everything

How often does the following happen to you? You’ve just got home from work. You’re exhausted from the day. Upon you entering your home, your

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What Tools Do YOU have ready?

15 miles from Poughkeepsie, NY this past week and on my way to speak at Vassar College, the tire on my rental car blows out! I was in a remote area on a Restricted Roadway (tow trucks cannot service the area without a State Police request first). I like to give myself an extra hour leeway for driving time to be safe and I did in this case. However, the Emergency Service said they may need that entire time to get to me. What do I do? First, I called the school to give them the entire situation – to insure no one was surprised or taken off guard.

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Bearcats Love Cheri

As you may know, the person who inspired me to want to speak out originally back in the early 90s was my sister Cheri, an amazing survivor. Tonight, a campus ASKED to honor Cheri in a video statement. Northwest Missouri State University students unanimously voted to have the following video filmed. I was moved and thrilled to be able to put a video on YouTube with such a special message to share with the world. Please watch the video below and then Leave a Comment:

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