Sunday, November 28, 2010

Eye Opener: Photo Essay: Breathe Free UMD

Fight for Healthy Air!  The quality of the air we breathe greatly affects us, including second hand smoke.  The University of Minnesota Duluth is doing something about this.  UMD enacted it's "Breathe Free" policy in 2007.


This sign hangs next to the Swenson Science Building, located on Kirby Drive. 
 

Multiple pole banners can be found while driving through campus.


Did you know you can receive up to a $1000 fine for smoking within 15 feet of a bus shelter?  This doesn't just apply to UMD campus, it is a Duluth City Ordinance.


Signage located just inside the Kirby Bus Hub



These signs are located near almost all entrances of UMD.
 

Did you know you can receive a monetary fine for smoking within 100 feet of health services?  This area spans to Goldfine Apartments, Heany Hall, and Lake Superior Hall dormitories.  This is also a Duluth City Ordinance of smoking within 100 feet of any medical facility.


Become a Supporter!  Supporters ensure this policy is followed.  The Task Force is working on increasing enforcement and creating more severe consequences for violators.
 

Supporters paint the logo on sidewalks all around UMD campus to remind others of the policy.

There should be NO ONE on campus who does not know we have a Breathe Free policy.  You have the responsibility to tell those who are violating that it is not okay.  This is your air too.  One of the policy's goals is to create a healthy air environment where we do not have to breathe second hand smoke.  Support Breathe Free UMD!

For more information on BreatheFree UMD please visit the website:  www.d.umn.edu/breathefree

Photo Credit: Kristy Seaver and Alex Warren



5 comments:

  1. This is a great photo essay! Thank you for sharing. I wish we could enforce this policy better I still see a lot of people not following the rules.

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  2. Enforcement is definitely in the works. It is one of my goals too. I am by the end of the school year it is set in stone.

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  3. Good job, you got a ton of pictures! I can't believe that there are only a few of those banners left! I never really noticed those signs or anything prior to this. But I guess that's because I don't smoke so it never really registered.

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  4. This was interesting when you shared this information with us in class. You seem to be putting in a lot of work, time and effort into making and enforcing UMD to be completely smoke free. Keep up the good work.

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  5. I gottat say I still am so impressed with all that you have done for this organization. I love the picture with you and your badge. You really did find something that you're completely passionate about...and you can tell because you've put together alot of events and used your 'power' to make a difference.

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