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Organizing Tip of the Week - Productive Meetings

01/26/12 by Drew Stromberg | Comments

Meetings are a staple of any organization and it's easy for them to become overwhelming and/or unproductive. Here are a few tips to help keep you on track and make the most of your chapter meetings!

Action Alert: Oppose a bad youth justice bill in Virginia

01/25/12 by Stacia Cosner | Comments

This message is from our friends at Justice4All explaining how you can take action against a bad Virginia bill that would make it easier to try youth as adults.

St. Cloud State University Chapter Joins Our Chapter Network

01/20/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments

This week, SSDP gained another chapter in Minnesota. SSDP at St. Cloud State University plans to bring a sensible approach to campus drug and alcohol policies this semester, and they are getting support from their student body to do it. Here is what chapter founder, Kevin Gysberg, has to say about his experience so far. SSDP: How did you hear about SSDP?

SSDP Welcomes Northwestern University Chapter!

01/19/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments

SSDP at Northwestern is the newest addition to our diverse Midwest chapter network. This week I was able to catch up with chapter leader Frances Fu about her involvement with SSDP. This is what she has to say about her experience so far.

Drug war related deaths top 45,000 in Mexico

01/17/12 by Zara Snapp | Comments

On January 11, 2012, the Mexican Attorney Generals Office (AGO) released the latest casualty figures in the government’s war against organized criminal groups. The AGO confirmed that there have been 47, 515 drug related killings since December 2006—when President Calderon gave the military full rein to combat drug trafficking and organized crime.

University of Southern California Joins SSDP Chapter Network

01/13/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments

This week, University of Southern California SSDP joins the California SSDP network. This is what chapter co-founders, Steven Hwang and Alex Norby, have to say about their involvement and recent success becoming recognized on campus.

Organizing Tip of the Week

01/12/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments

As a student organization, having funding makes a tremendous difference in the ability to organize successfully and accomplish your goals. Here are a few ideas to help you become a more successful fundraiser on your campus today.

Announcing Western Washington University SSDP!

01/11/12 by | Comments

This week, our newest chapter at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA became officially recognized by their university administration. After ending an 8 month struggle to get their chapter recognized and off the ground, this is what chapter leader Matt Hilliard has to say about his experience.

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