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Buffalo State College and Weigel Health Promotions will celebrate the Great American Smokeout with a full week of events. Held on the third Thursday in November, the Great American Smokeout is a nationwide event sponsored by the American Cancer Society to encourage tobacco users to give up smoking.

Monday, November 16
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Lobby
Tabling for the Great American Smokeout begins. We will have a carbon monoxide (CO) monitor at the table all week; stop by to give the machine a try. Smokers, whether regular or “social smokers,” will be surprised at the lasting effects of tobacco.

From Monday through Thursday, guess the weight of the cigarette butts in the glass case (in the Student Union by the entrance to the grill and ice cream). Like our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram and look for the photo of the cigarettes to register your guess. The actual weight will be announced on Friday, and the person with the closest guess will win a prize.

Tuesday, November 17
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Lobby
An activity at the Weigel Health Promotions table will show how much money is spent on tobacco use. We will also continue to have the CO monitoring and guessing of the cigarette butt weight.

Wednesday, November 18
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Lobby
Visit the table today and get your picture taken with fun props during the Tobacco-Free Photo Project. Bring your friends for a photo op, guess the weight of the cigarettes, and try out the CO monitor.

Thursday, November 19
Today is the Great American Smokeout!
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Lobby
Great American Smokeout information and activities. Last chance to try out the CO monitor and guess the weight of the cigarette butts to win the prize.

Chartwells will be cooking up some delicious Smokeout smoked foods in support of the event. Look for these options in the dining hall.

6:00–7:00 p.m.
Ketchum Hall 118
Horizon Therapy Dog. Therapy animals are an excellent way to relieve stress, whether it’s from quitting tobacco or approaching the end of the semester. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Friday, November 20
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Ketchum Hall 111
Tobacco-Free Policy workshop, designed to educate students, faculty, and staff about Buffalo State’s Tobacco-Free Policy. Participants will also have the opportunity to become a tobacco-free ambassador.

If you or someone you know is looking for information about how to quit tobacco, our table and events can be a great resource. You may also make an appointment at the Weigel Health Center by calling (716) 878-6711 to learn about resources to help you quit, including nicotine replacement therapy.

For more Weigel Health Promotions programs, please check out our newsletter and follow us on social media. Please contact Paula Madrigal, wellness and prevention coordinator, 878-4719, with questions or for more information.