The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is putting the spotlight on campus safety this week with a series of events.
Suicide Prevention Week (Monday-Friday)
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in college students, and during the week of Sept. 21-25, staff members at UALR Counseling Services hope to help destigmatize mental health problems and make people aware of the aid that’s available by calling the department at 501-569-3185.
UALR has scheduled daily Suicide Prevention Week activities, coinciding with National Campus Safety Awareness Month. All activities are in the Donaghey Student Center.
Remaining UALR Suicide Prevention Week activities include:
•10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 in Upper Concourse: Gallery of Hope Artistic Expression Contest
•10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 in Foyer and Mall: “Resilience Day” & Balloon Release Give-Away & Creative Day
•Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 in Meeting Room B: Gallery of Hope Awards Ceremony
Campus Safety Awareness Activities:
6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23: Active shooter presentation at Dickinson Auditorium. This training program is designed to instill the survival mindset and teach realistic strategies for dealing with an active shooter situation on campus.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, “Can You Drive?” at Donaghey Student Center Mall. Students will be taught about alcohol and the dangers of drunken driving during this alcohol awareness exercise.
Noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24: “Dying to Belong” at Donaghey Student Center, Meeting Room A.This anti-hazing program will present students with a historic account of hazing events and the devastating consequences. Participants are encouraged to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to hazing.
7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Green Dot Amazing Race at Coleman Sports and Recreation Complex. The Green Dot Amazing Race is a team-oriented obstacle course designed to test knowledge about Green Dot and general campus safety principles. Prizes are awarded to first-, second-, and third-place teams. For more information, visit www.ualr.edu/greendot
