Greek houses bring self defense program to campus

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Having the skills to fight an attacker could save your life.

The Ali Kemp Educational (TAKE) Foundation defense program will be on campus Wednesday to provide free self defense training for women.

The University of Kansas will be the first stop on the TAKE Ten college tour.

Brad Cardonell, Tribune junior and vice president of communications for Sigma Phi Epsilon, said that in past years, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Pi Beta Phi have helped bring the TAKE defense program to KU to train the Pi Beta Phi women. This year they decided to team up with Alpha Delta Pi to make the training available to women ages 14 and older.

He said that although Sigma Phi Epsilon helps to sponsor the program, none of the fraternity members will participate in the training.

“Sigma Phi Epsilon strongly believes in empowering women with the knowledge and training they need to stay safe while at college,” Cardonell said.

The TAKE Foundation was founded by Roger and Kathy Kemp in 2002 after their daughter, Ali, was assaulted and murdered while working at a Johnson County swimming pool during the summer. The TAKE Defense program has provided training for over 20,000 women so far.

Meg Stewart, Mission Hills senior and president of Pi Beta Phi, has participated in the training a few times.

“I always leave with a sense of empowerment and a new self-confidence about how to better protect myself,” Stewart said.

The program will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Robinson Center 209-212.

Cardonell said there will be a voluntary $10 donation to help fund the foundation, but they will not turn away anyone who wants to attend but is unable to make a donation. Pre-registration is available online at www.takedefense.org. Registration will also be accepted at the door.

— Edited by Elizabeth Cattell

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