Campus Safety Awareness Month is an initiative to promote safety awareness to the campus community. During the month, the Division of Student Affairs, Office of Title IX, and Department of Public Safety will utilize the opportunity to remind the campus community about safety issues and ways community members can protect themselves. The cooperation, involvement, and support of faculty, staff, and students is crucial to the success of Campus Safety Awareness Month.
Tuesday, Sept. 3 – University Police Department (UPD) Meet and Greet
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | DSC Foyer
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to a break with our DPS police officers and other emergency responders for our campus community. DPS will distribute safety tips for the campus, in particular, the Trojan Safety App.
Wednesday, Sept. 4 – Title IX Information Table
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | DSC Foyer
Come meet the UA Little Rock Title IX Coordinator and get important information on Title IX at UA Little Rock.
Thursday, Sept. 5 – Sexual Health Awareness Table
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | DSC Foyer
Students are invited to this tabling event to learn about sexual health and ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS.
Tuesday, Sept. 17 – Bystander Intervention
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | DSC Leadership Lounge
Learn how to respond when you see conflict or people in distress around you. Gain the skills to (a) come to the aid of the person being targeted, (b) diffuse aggression, and (c) prevent harm. Register at ualr.at/bystander. Contact Sharon Ann Downs (sadowns@ualr.edu) with any questions.
Thursday, Sept. 19 – Drunk and Distracted Driving
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | DSC Mall Area
Students are invited to learn about alcohol awareness and the dangers of drunk driving.
Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Swipe Right: Technology, Relationships, and Digital Consent
3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | (Zoom Workshop)
Thursday, Sept. 26 – Self-Defense 101
3:30 pm – 5 pm | DSC Ledbetter A
This program will be facilitated by Diana Strong, a certified self-defense instructor. All students are invited to learn basic self-defense techniques.