Coleman, also known as “The Dating Doctor” and “the real life Hitch,” has spoken at more than 2,500 college campuses, conferences, singles’ organizations, churches and corporations, according to Coleman’s website. Much like actor Will Smith’s romantic comedy character, this real-life Hitch will dissect why pickup lines fail, how to tell if someone is really into you and the ABCs of initial interest.
Coleman will start with a 90-minute presentation about healthy relationships, dating long-distance and breaking up. The session will later break up for MARS members and focus on the male perspective and expectations involved in hooking up and dating.
The first portion of the event is free for greek and non-greek men and women because preventing sexual assault and building positive relationships affects all students, MARS President Bill Phan said.
“You see it all across the world, not just on college campuses and not just with greeks,” Phan said. “We want to make sure people understand that this is something we want to work with the community on to solve this issue.”
In addition to Coleman’s lecture, MARS is also hosting a screening of “The Hunting Ground.” The documentary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and highlights rape on college campuses and problems with student rapes being reported properly.
The film will be screened at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Whittenberger Auditorium. A discussion panel will follow the film with members from Culture of Care, Union Board, MARS, It’s On Us Campaign, IUSA, Panhellenic Association, Feminist Student Association and Safe Sisters.
Lindsay Moore
