September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM), a time when UALR will join other colleges and universities across the country to highlight the many ways members of the campus community can enhance personal safety.

In conjunction with NCSAM, the Division of Student Affairs and the Department of Public Safety have launched a safety campaign, “Safety September,” to heighten students’ awareness for their personal safety and inspire them to take care of each other.

The month-long campaign seeks to educate community members on sexual assault, alcohol and drug use, hazing, and other potential threats.

“Safety September” events:

Burgers at Bailey
Bailey Alumni and Friends Center
Wednesday, Sept. 10—11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All UALR employees and students are invited to hear about the campus safety surge, while enjoying free burgers and fixings. Free T-shirts will be distributed to students.

Chancellor’s Campus Safety Forum
Donaldson Auditorium, Donaldson Student Services Center
Tuesday, Sept. 16—2 p.m.
The forum will provide all campus community members an opportunity to learn about the latest campus safety initiatives, as well as participate in Q&A with the Chancellor and other campus leaders. The forum will be held annually as recommended by the Chancellor’s Safety Committee.

Green Dot Amazing Race
Coleman Sports Complex
Friday, Sept. 19—6 p.m.
Gather a team of eight to 10 people and join in the official kick off to Campus Safety week 2014. Teams of students, faculty, staff, or a combination of all three are welcome to participate. Required pre-race activities will be held Friday, Sept. 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Donaghey Student Center. For more information, contact Mia Phillips at 501-569-8093.

Campus Safety Awareness Week
“A Safe U is a Safe YOU”
Sept. 22-26
Campus Safety Awareness Week is an event to promote safety information to the campus community. For more information, contact Richard Harper at 501.569.3328.

National Hazing Prevention Week
Sept. 22-26
This week’s ultimate goal is to prevent hazing. Strong education efforts, diligent policy development and reinforcement, and comprehensive planning and ongoing community efforts can do just that.