2012 Safety Awareness Month

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