This Senate resolution formally supports the designation of the week of September 22 through September 26, 2025, as "National Hazing Awareness Week." The primary goal is to promote widespread awareness and prevention of hazing, which is defined as any intentional act causing physical or psychological injury during student organization affiliation. The Senate acknowledges that hazing prevention requires an ongoing commitment beyond a single awareness week and encourages all people in the United States to participate in observing this designated period. The resolution highlights the severe impact of hazing, noting that 55 percent of college students in extracurricular activities report experiencing it and hundreds have died as a result. It references the recent Stop Campus Hazing Act , which mandates institutions of higher education to report hazing incidents and provide prevention education. The resolution emphasizes that comprehensive hazing prevention education should involve students, staff, faculty, and alumni to foster safe campus communities and prioritize the elimination of this harmful practice.