VCU, Oakes family present hazing workshop and video
Free Press staff report | 2/23/2023, 6 p.m.
Two years after Adam Oakes died due to alcohol poisoning following a fraternity event as a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University, his family and VCU will host several workshops and discussions Monday, Feb. 27, to remember his life and educate students and staff about hazing.
Following a general address to the VCU community and press at 1 p.m. in the Alumni Board Room in the University Student Commons, the Oakes family and VCU leaders will unveil a plaque and bench in honor of Adam outside of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, also in the Commons at 907 Floyd Ave.
Members of the Oakes family later will share the work through their Love Like Adam Foundation to raise awareness about hazing and its dangers.
A new video focused on hazing prevention training and Adam’s story, designed by VCU in partnership with the Oakes, also will be presented for the first time. Interactive hazing prevention activities, resource tables and materials from hazing prevention and support organizations will be available throughout the event.
