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Tiger Simpson

Bystander Intervention Training, Nov. 11

Green Dot is hosting the next Bystander Intervention Training for students on Saturday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to Tiger Simpson, Health and Counseling Center. Nominations are being collected for student leaders to attend the training and help UP decrease violence in its community. This link connects to a nomination form which only takes about 30 seconds to fill out, and there is an option to remain anonymous if desired.

Each nomination goes a long way in ensuring that the University community is free of violence, and also creates lasting change to ensure future Pilots enter into a community where violence is not tolerated.

For more information contact Simpson at x8125 or simpsont@up.edu.

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training, Feb. 22

Please join the Wellness Education and Prevention Program in the Terrace Room on Wednesday, February 22, from 1 to 3 p.m., for a mental health and suicide prevention training. Known as QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), this training focuses on giving campus community members a baseline of foundational knowledge to best assist students when they are struggling with suicidal ideation. Drinks and light snacks will be provided. For questions or accommodations, please contact Tiger Simpson, Health and Counseling Center, at simpsont@up.edu. Future versions of this training will follow, as well as more in-depth sessions.