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An upcoming public-affairs program on Dayton television’s Fox 45 features Wittenberg’s experience as a smoke-free campus. The Saturday morning program “News and Views” featured representatives of the Smoke Free Ohio Campaign discussing the health benefits of eliminating smoking in public spaces. Edwin B. Mayes, assistant dean of students at Wittenberg discussed the university’s experience with gradually eliminating smoking in all campus buildings. Miami University representative Andrea Ballenger also discussed that campus’ plans to restrict smoking next year. |
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Last year Wittenberg became one of the first U.S. campus to eliminate smoking in all campus buildings. Administrative and academic buildings have been smokefree since 1991. Next smoking was banned in common areas of residence halls but not in individual rooms. Then in 2000 the student-run Residence Hall Association completed the trend by extending the ban to student rooms. Simultaneously, the university provided additional support for smoking cessation, according to Mayes. Columbus’ Arthur G. James Cancer Center and Richard J. Solove Research Institute recognized Wittenberg’s efforts to provide a healthy and productive environment with a Resolution of Appreciation last fall. |
 Edwin B. Mayes, (left) assistant dean of students at Wittenberg discussed the university’s experience with gradually eliminating smoking in all campus buildings. |
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