2012 Safety Awareness Month
by Michelle Saport |
Learn how you can stay safe by attending one of the many events on campus and around
town.
Around main campus
Personal Safety/Crime Prevention: General safety tips for a variety of settings (at home, on the road, at parties, etc.)
- Thursday, Sept. 6, 1-2 p.m.
Eugene Short Hall, Room 216
- Thursday, Sept. 27, 7-8 p.m.
Eugene Short Hall, Room 202
Suicide Prevention Display: A display to honor the memories of the 1,100 lives lost on college campuses each year due to suicide.
- Monday, Sept. 10-Thursday, Sept. 13
Seawolf Drive
Gatekeeper: Suicide Prevention Training: The gatekeeper training is designed to train people to recognize the warning signs of suicide and to help someone at risk. Sign up online at http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ispi/training.cfm.
- Monday, Sept. 10, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Gorsuch Commons, Room 104
- Wednesday, Sept. 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Gorsuch Commons, Room 104
Quake Cottage: Experience the power of a real earthquake. Earthquake simulation sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security.
- Tuesday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bookstore/Student Union Entrance
Suicide Prevention Booth: An opportunity to interact with health professionals and obtain helpful information about suicide prevention.
- Tuesday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Rasmuson Hall, Lobby
- Thursday Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Rasmuson Hall, Lobby
- Wednesday, Sept. 12, 11a.m.-1 p.m.
Student Union
Outdoor Safety Fest: Food, prizes and practical information from local experts regarding outdoor safety in Alaska.
- Wednesday, Sept. 12, 3-5 p.m.
Student Union, Upper Lounge
Community College Citizen Preparedness: A compelling course designed to help citizens preserve life and minimize injuries sustained in a disaster and much more.
- Monday, Sept. 17, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Student Union, South Cafe
- Thursday, Sept. 20, 5-8 p.m.
Student Union, South Cafe
Bike Safety Fest: Food, prizes and practical information from local experts regarding general bike safety.
- Wednesday, Sept. 19, 3-5 p.m.
Student Union, North Cafe
Apartment Safety Fest: Food, prizes, and practical information from local experts regarding apartment safety.
- Monday, Sept. 24, 3-5 p.m.
Student Union North Cafe
Automobile Winterization Fest: Food, prizes and practical information from local experts regarding automobile winterization tips.
- Tuesday, Sept. 25, 3-5 p.m.
Student Union North Cafe
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere: Enjoy mocktails and bar snacks while mingling with your friends. Celebrate the closure of Safety Awareness Month while learning some tips on hosting a safe party.
- Tuesday, Sept. 25, 1-3 p.m.
Student Union Lounge
At residence halls
Bear Aware: Learn tips on how to avoid a bear encounter.
- Wednesday, Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m.
North Hall Lobby
Safe Cooking With Caity: Cooking safety tips for all apartment dwellers!
- Tuesday, Sept. 18, 9 p.m.
MAC 5-101 (RA's Apartment)
Start Your Semester Safe: Receive an emergency safety pouch containing simple safety supplies such as Band‐Aids, antiseptic, etc. as well as information on how to dress minor injuries.
- Tuesday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m.
West Hall Lobby
Ride Me: Fun facts on drugs and alcohol, plus free coffee during an elevator ride to your floor of choice.
- Sunday, Sept. 23, 9-10 p.m.
East Hall Elevator
Community events
Fifth Annual Safe and Sound Emergency Fair: Learn how to be a hero during a natural disaster and outdoor adventures. Including over 30 hands-on skill stations.
- Saturday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Loussac Public Library (3600 Denali Street)
Mat‐Su Emergency Preparedness Fair: Prepare for emergencies and disasters through hands-on safety activities.
- Saturday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mat‐Su College (Palmer, AK)
Campus Safety Walk: Take a walk down on- and off- campus routes and identify safety issues in preparation for winter darkness.
- Thursday, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Fireside Cafe
Great Alaska Shake Out: Join individuals statewide in practicing what to do in the event earthquake. Visit http://www.shakeout.org/alaska/ for more info.
- Thursday, Oct. 18, 10:18 a.m.
Wherever you are
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