2013 Safety Awareness Month

UAA is celebrating Safety Awareness Month by offering students, staff and faculty workshops and information about staying safe. This year's highlights include:

Pizza with Police Monday, Sept. 9, 2-3 p.m. Student Union, Den

Stop by and enjoy some pizza while talking with university police, ask your questions and get to know the officers at UAA.

"See a Red Flag, Help a Friend" display Monday-Friday, Sept. 9-13, all day Seawolf Drive and Cuddy Quad

Take a moment to honor the memories of the 1,100 lives lost on college campuses each year to suicide. Student Health and Counseling Center staff will be on site to answer questions and provide information.

Bike Safety Fair Tuesday, Sept. 10, 4-5:30 p.m. Student Union, Second Floor Hallway

Food, prizes and practical information regarding general bike safety and maintenance from local experts.

Bike Workshop by Off The Chain Tuesday, Sept. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Student Union, North Cafe

Learn basic maintenance tips for keeping your bike in the best possible shape.

Suicide Prevention Booth Monday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Social Sciences Building, Lobby

Interact with health professionals and obtain helpful information about suicide prevention from the Denaa Yeets' program.

Update Your UA-Alerts!! Monday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Student Union

Update your UA Alerts information. Make sure you get the latest alerts about weather, school closures and other important university notices.

Quake Cottage Tuesday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. UAA Campus Bookstore and Student Union Entrance

Experience the power of a real earthquake. The quake cottage earthquake simulation is sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security.

Home and Apartment Safety Fair Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1-3 p.m. Student Union, North Café

Stop by for food, prizes and sweet swag. Learn practical information about home safety from local experts.

Outdoor Safety Fair Thursday, Sept. 19, 3-5 p.m. Student Union, Upper Lounge

Are you prepared for an Alaska adventure? Stop by for food, prizes and outdoor safety information information from local experts.

Parking Services Booth Monday, Sept. 9, all day Student Union

Monday, Sept 16, all day Social Sciences Building

Want to ask Parking Services questions? Here is your chance to learn more about safe driving and parking for the cold winter days ahead.

FEMA Preparedness Class: Get Certified Thursday, Sept. 19, 5-8 p.m. Student Union, Lyla Richards Conference Room

Be a citizen hero and learn how to help preserve life and minimize injuries sustained in a disaster and more in this course.

RESCHEDULED: Automobile Winterization and Safety Fair Monday, Oct. 14, 3-5 p.m. Student Union, North Café

Is your car ready for winter? Learn automobile winterization tips from local experts and enjoy food, prizes and sweet swag.

R.A.D. Training With UPD Sept. 9, 11, 16 and 18, 7-10 p.m. UAA Main Campus

The Rape Aggression Defense Basic Personal Defense System is a national program teaching women realistic self-defense tactics and techniques. Class size is limited. Register here.

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