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

Suicide Prevention Proclamation

The Chancellor kicked off suicide prevention week with a few words in Donaghey Student Center on Sept. 21

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