Campus Safety Resource Fair
Meet campus and community organizations that support student wellbeing and safety. Learn about the many resources available to help keep you safe and supported.
University Location: ISUB Plaza 1 - Main Campus.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Therapy Dogs
Come relax, unwind and de-stress with therapy dogs from Palouse Paws. Drop-in any time during the session as your schedule allows.
University Location: Library - Main Campus. Questions? Amanda Ferstead, amandaf@uidaho.edu.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. Relaxation Hypnosis
Try out this guided imagery technique for deep relaxation guided by Dr. Clint Emmett, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at the Vandal Health Clinic. The session itself will last approximately 20 minutes.
University Location: Violence Prevention Office - 109 - Memorial Gym - Main Campus. Questions? Amanda Ferstead, amandaf@uidaho.edu.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a certification program that teaches participants how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health concerns. Participants will complete two hours of self-paced pre-work sent to the participant ahead of the live instructor-led two-part session. Open to employees and students. Part of the Connect Well Designation. Register at go.uidaho.edu/workshops.
University Location: SRC Classroom (SRC 103) - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus. Questions? Amanda Ferstead, amandaf@uidaho.edu.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. Friday Crafternoon: Affirmation Jars
Drop-in for Friday Crafternoon at the VPE office to de-stress, hangout and create affirmation jars.
This event is part of Katy Benoit Campus Safety Month, which is a month dedicated to promoting safety, raising awareness and empowering individuals, in memory of U of I student Katy Benoit.
University Location: Violence Prevention Office - 109 - Memorial Gym - Main Campus.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. QPR Suicide Prevention Training
QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer. Join Vandal Health Education for this evidenced-based, 1.5 hour training program to help faculty, staff and students recognize and respond to someone who may be in a mental health crisis and thinking about suicide. Participants will learn how to: recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope, and get help and save a life. Part of the Connect Well Designation. This training will be held via Zoom. Register at go.uidaho.edu/workshops.
Questions? Amanda Ferstead, amandaf@uidaho.edu.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. Hands on Cooking Class: Guac and Roll
Join Vandal Health Education in the Carmelita Spencer Foods Lab to make grilled chicken tacos and guacamole for this free Hands on Cooking session.
Learn how to build balanced, satisfying meals while exploring how to cook a variety of ingredients. No experience needed. Bring your curiosity, to-go containers, and your appetite! Limited Seating. Registration required.
This free program is open to all UI students, faculty, and staff, and is part of Vandal Health Education's COBRE Workshop & Cooking series, and is made possible support from COBRE Nutrition Women's Health Grant.
University Location: Niccolls 103 - Niccolls Building - Main Campus. Questions? Amanda Ferstead, amandaf@uidaho.edu.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.co1.qualtrics.com. Katy Benoit Campus Safety Forum: Take Back the Night
Join this powerful evening of solidarity, storytelling and support to raise awareness of interpersonal violence and honor survivors. The evening will include a keynote followed by a silent march around campus.
University Location: AG SCI 106 - Ag Auditorium-Ag Science - Main Campus. Questions? Katrina Critchfield, kcritchfield@uidaho.edu.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a certification program that teaches participants how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health concerns. Participants will complete two hours of self-paced pre-work sent to the participant ahead of the live instructor-led two-part session. Open to employees and students. Part of the Connect Well Designation. Register at go.uidaho.edu/workshops.
University Location: SRC Classroom (SRC 103) - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus. Questions? Amanda Ferstead, amandaf@uidaho.edu.
Friday, September 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. Responding to Disclosures of Interpersonal Violence
Violence Prevention and Education will lead attendees through a 90-minute training Zoom session on handling disclosures of interpersonal violence from students. Participants will gain understanding of obligations as a university employee, increase knowledge of barriers students may face regarding these issues, knowledge of resources and referrals and after-the-fact self-care. Pre-registration is required and available via Bridge.
This training is part of Katy Benoit Campus Safety Month, which is a month dedicated to promoting safety, raising awareness and empowering individuals, in memory of U of I student Katy Benoit.
Questions? Contact Katrina Critchfield, kcritchfield@uidaho.edu. Participate Online: https://uidaho.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/5a47315e/sessions/4127/enroll.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Color Campus Resilient: Color Run
Walk, run or stride with Vandal Health Education at the first annual Color Campus Resilient Color Run as part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Run through campus resource color stations and prepare to get colorful! Participants are encouraged to wear white along the 1.5 mile route. Color run route begins at the Student Rec Center Lawn. Registration preferred, waiver required.
University Location: SRC Main - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus. Questions? Amanda Ferstead, amandaf@uidaho.edu.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.co1.qualtrics.com. Employee Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training
No one has to do everything, but everyone has to do something.
Join Violence Prevention and Education during this highly engaging and interactive Zoom Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training, where you’ll learn techniques to assess and safely intervene in potentially risky situations and help create a safer campus community. Register via go.uidaho.edu/workshops.
Questions? Katrina Critchfield, kcritchfield@uidaho.edu.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Hands on Cooking Class: It's Getting Chili!
Warm up with Vandal Health Education in the Carmelita Spencer Foods Lab to make turkey chili and pumpkin cupcakes for this Hands on Cooking session.
Learn how to build balanced, satisfying meals while exploring how to cook a variety of ingredients. No experience needed. Bring your curiosity, to-go containers, and your appetite! Limited Seating. Registration required.
This free program is open to all UI students, faculty, and staff, and is part of Vandal Health Education's COBRE Workshop & Cooking series, and is made possible support from COBRE Nutrition Women's Health Grant.
University Location: Niccolls 103 - Niccolls Building - Main Campus. Questions? Amanda Ferstead, amandaf@uidaho.edu.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.co1.qualtrics.com. Therapy Dogs
Come relax, unwind and de-stress with therapy dogs from Palouse Paws. Drop-in any time during the session as your schedule allows.
University Location: Library - Main Campus. Questions? Amanda Ferstead, amandaf@uidaho.edu.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. Hands on Cooking Class: Stuffed and Seasonal Squash
Join Vandal Health Education in the Carmelita Spencer Foods Lab to make stuffed squash and upside-down apple tarts for this Hands on Cooking session.
Learn how to build balanced, satisfying meals while exploring how to cook a variety of ingredients. No experience needed. Bring your curiosity, to-go containers, and your appetite! Limited Seating. Registration required.
This free program is open to all UI students, faculty, and staff, and is part of Vandal Health Education's COBRE Workshop & Cooking series, and is made possible support from COBRE Nutrition Women's Health Grant.
University Location: Niccolls 103 - Niccolls Building - Main Campus. Questions? Amanda Ferstead, amandaf@uidaho.edu.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.co1.qualtrics.com. QPR Suicide Prevention Training
QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer. Join Vandal Health Education for this evidenced-based, 1.5 hour training program to help faculty, staff and students recognize and respond to someone who may be in a mental health crisis and thinking about suicide. Participants will learn how to: recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope, and get help and save a life. Part of the Connect Well Designation. This training will be held via Zoom. Register at go.uidaho.edu/workshops.
Questions? Amanda Ferstead, amandaf@uidaho.edu.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. Therapy Dogs
Come relax, unwind and de-stress with therapy dogs from Palouse Paws. Drop-in any time during the session as your schedule allows.
University Location: Library - Main Campus. Questions? Amanda Ferstead, amandaf@uidaho.edu.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com.