BEMIDJI, Minn. (April 1, 2010) — Problem gambling and its impact on families and the community will be the focus of a special panel group at Bemidji State University in April.
A panel of recovering problem gamblers and family members of a problem gambler will share their experiences on Wednesday, April 14, in the Great Room of Bemidji State’s American Indian Resource Center. The panel, “The Hidden Addiction: Understanding Problem Gambling,” will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Additional panel members include Lynn Kistler, Bemidji Area Program for Recovery, and Roger Svendsen of the Northstar Gambling Alliance in Roseville, Minn.
The program is targeted to Bemidji State University students but is open to the Bemidji community. Bemidji State’s social work program is offering one continuing education unit in social work for attendees.
“Understanding Problem Gambling” is co-sponsored by the Northstar Problem Gambling Alliance and Bemidji State University’s Division of Student Development and Enrollment, Student Center for Health and Counseling, Office of Financial Aide and social work program.
For more information please contact Jay Passa, Bemidji State University health education coordinator, at (218) 755-2080.
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April 14 - 7 p.m. - Bemidji State University hosts panel discussion, “Understanding Problem Gambling.” Location: Great Room, American Indian Resource Center, Bemidji State campus. Admission: free, open to the public. Available for one continuing education unit in social work. Information: Jay Passa, Bemidji State University health education coordinator, (218) 755-2080.
About Bemidji State University Bemidji State University, located in northern Minnesota's lake district, occupies a beautiful campus along the shore of Lake Bemidji. The University enrolls nearly 5,000 students annually and offerings include more than 65 undergraduate majors and 13 graduate programs encompassing the liberal arts, interdisciplinary studies and applied fields. The University is a member of the Minnesota State College and Universities System and has a faculty and staff of nearly 600. University signature themes include environmental stewardship, civic engagement and global/multicultural understanding. For further information about the University, visit our web site at: http://www.bemidjistate.edu.