Why is Bemidji State University going tobacco free?
Bemidji State University Student Senate strives to provide a safe, healthy environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The U.S. Surgeon General has published findings that tobacco use in any form active and/or passive, is a significant health hazard. In addition, environmental tobacco smoke has been classified as a Class A carcinogen, and that there is no safe level of exposure. Reducing the amount of second-hand smoke on our campus will improve our community health. It also demonstrates our community support for individuals who are extremely sensitive to second-hand smoke for health reasons (i.e. asthma, respiratory problems). Is is anticipated that many campus community members will be pleased when second-hand smoke is moved away from common areas.
