Hi Fast Track Team!
You can send in your comments on the 10-02 show anytime before class tomorrow!

Episode Critiques

As you all know Pat is requiring that everyone view the FastTrack episodes in order to help improve the show and each of our individual performances. So with that said, the blog will be used to post any positive feedback on your fellow teammates and if there are any complaints or any comments that you would prefer remain anonymous then please send those directly to Pat. Also she has emailed the preferred format to submit your comments. If you did not receive the outline from Pat, or if you had trouble opening the file like I did, email her as soon as possible! Have a good evening guys!

Fast Track 9-25-09

Hi Fast Track Team!
Post your comments on the 9-25-09 show, now!
Pat R.

Study Abroad...

In case any of you are interested in living and studying outside the States there's a Study Abroad Fair tomorrow in Purdue Memorial Mall (aka Tent City) from 10AM - 3PM. The event will be hosted by students returning from studying abroad so they can help you with any concerns you might have. But even better there will be music and FREE STUFF (you can't beat free stuff...that's always good)!

But if you want to head out next spring then you HAVE to apply online by September 15!
Here's where to apply: www.studyabroad.purdue.edu

Help Wanted: Unigo.com

Hey everyone here's a fresh announcement for anyone that's interested in building up their resume....

Unigo.com-a college guide and web magazine-is looking for a Purdue intern for this fall semester. They're looking for someone willing (and able) to commit 5-6 hours a week to the position. The chosen intern will be expected to produce and film short videos every week about college life (they'll send you a camera so no need to make a mad dash to Best Buy). Also you'll be expected to engage in their marketing efforts through social media channels as well as on-campus. You will also be able to pitch and write content for ThePrereq.com as well as Unigo.com.

The hours with this position are VERY flexible and the position its self will help you create and build up your online portfolio. But you must be RESPONSIBLE and DILIGENT in order to handle the weekly deadlines. Prior experience with video production and a strong presence on social networks is a PLUS but they will consider inexperienced candidates that are willing to learn. The internship is open to all classes and majors.

For more info on this posting you can go to the following link to see what other interns have to say about their experience.

http://www.unigo.com/aboutus/campusrep.aspx

And if you want to throw your hat in the ring send a paragraph about yourself and your resume (with or without a list of extracurricular activities) to Senior Web Editor Irene Straygina at Irene@Unigo.com


Take care and good luck!

Hey everyone and welcome back to campus! Here's a few brief announcements for you...

First up Purdue Marketing and Media is hosting student auditions for the television program "Boiler Bytes" that will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network and posted on the web to aid Purdue's marketing efforts. There are a number of spots up for grabs as either studio hosts or field reporters. If you think you're up to the task auditions/interviews will be held Monday August 31st from 4p-7p at the Steward Center room B22-D. For more info contact Executive Producer Larry Reagan via email (ldr@sandersnet.com). Also you can check out past episodes online at http://www.boilerbytes.com.


Next, for all of those aspiring journalists out there, The Exponent is looking for some fresh blood in their upcoming callout. There are paid positions in the advertising and newsroom departments-both offering real, hands-on experience in media and communication as well as in depth client interaction. If this sounds like the campus job of your dreams then shake your money maker down to room 129 of the Electrical Engineering building September 1 at 6:30pm. If you have any questions or just want more details on Exponent life you can contact Editor-in-Chief Mikel Livingston at 765-743-1111 ex. 207 or email him at editor@purdueexponent.org.

Those are tonights updates, be sure to log on to FastTrack News on facebook.com and web.ics.purdue.edu/fasttrack for extra crew updates and campus postings. Continue to enjoy the first week of classes!!!!

J

Sexual Assault Awareness Month-Introduction

The month of April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month (S.A.A.M). The goal of S.A.A.M is to educate individuals in order to help prevent sexual violence in America.

Here are a few statistics to help illustrate the prevalence of sexual assault:
- 1 out of every 6 American women will be the victim of attempted or completed rape in their lifetime.

- Of all female rape victims minority women are more likely to be victims compared to their White counterparts. (34.1% Native American, 24.4% Mixed Race, 18.8% Black women vs. 17.7% White women)

- Roughly 1 out of every 33 American men have been victims or completed or attempted rape.

- The majority of rape victims are under the age of 30. (80% under 30, 44% under 18 and 29% between 12-17)

In addition to this victims of sexual assault are:
- 3x more likely to suffer from depression.
- 6x more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress.
- 13X more likely to abuse alcohol.
- 26x more likely to abuse drugs.
- 4x more likely to contemplate suicide.

In next Friday's post we will present you with different forms of sexual assault as well as more of the long term effects.