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"It was the idea of belonging to something important that was
valuable. I feel confident that once the PHEs graduate they will look back at
the program and realize it was one of the most positive experiences that they
had while attending the U of O."
-Former Peer Health
Educator. Presently a Communication disorders graduate
student
Speak Let your voice be heard. Peer Educators make presentations to a wide variety of campus groups on hot topics that matter to
students.
Write Be a published author. Peers write articles for Well Now, the University Health Center's
Newsletter which is published each term in the Oregon Daily Emerald, the University of Oregon's independent daily
newspaper.
Innovate Program events in recognition of special dates such as World AIDS Day, The Great American Smoke Out, National Nutrition Month, and many others!
Create Let your inner artist out. Design, draw, build, create bulletin boards, posters, web materials and other health
resource materials for distribution on campus.
Participate Get
involved in the campus community. Be an intregal part of the health center.
"I think PHE was one of the best experiences in my college career.
It got me involved in campus life and activities. My feelings of success
within the program boosted my self esteem and self confidence."
-Former Peer Health
Educator. Presently an Elementary
school teacher
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