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. Cocoa & Connection
Stop by to grab some free hot cocoa and learn about how you can better support your community during Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Collaboration between Violence Prevention and Education and Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse.
University Location: ISUB Plaza - Main Campus. Questions? https://www.uidaho.edu/student-resources/health-wellness/violence-prevention-center.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Flu Vaccine Clinic for Students
Flu vaccine clinic for students, first come, first served. Students must bring photo ID and health insurance information; vaccines will be billed to health insurance. If students cannot attend an open clinic, they can call the Vandal Health Clinic at 208-885-4146 to schedule an appointment for their annual vaccine.
University Location: ASUI Vandal Lounge - Idaho Student Union Building - Main Campus.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Healthy Belaytionships
Join Outdoor Program, Vandal Health Education and Violence Prevention Education for a Healthy Belaytionship free climbing basics and kahoot trivia in the SRC climbing center. Free climbing basics begins at 6 p.m. No prior climbing experience required!
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Climbing Center - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Supporting Students in Distress
Join us for this interactive workshop on “Supporting Students in Distress.” Learn how to recognize when students are struggling, how to have a conversation to get them connected to help and how to create an environment that encourages success. Part of the Connect Well Designation. Register at go.uidaho.edu/workshops.
Questions? Contact Amanda Ferstead, amandaf@uidaho.edu.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Sex in the Dark: Sexual Health Isn't Spooky Sexpert Panel
No tricks here! Ask anonymous questions to a panel of sexperts about all things sexual health! Glow sticks provided. Costumes encouraged.
University Location: ASUI Vandal Lounge - Idaho Student Union Building - Main Campus. Questions? Contact Amanda Ferstead, amandaf@uidaho.edu.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Flu Vaccine Clinic for Students
Flu vaccine clinic for students, first come, first served. Students must bring photo ID and health insurance information; vaccines will be billed to health insurance. If students cannot attend an open clinic, they can call the Vandal Health Clinic at 208-885-4146 to schedule an appointment for their annual vaccine.
University Location: SRC Classroom (SRC 103) - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
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. Friday Crafternoon
Join the Violence Prevention and Education Office in our once-a-month afternoon craft session to de-stress at the end of the week and find community. All supplies and a light snack provided.
University Location: Violence Prevention Office - 109 - Memorial Gym - Main Campus.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 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.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. Hands on Cooking Class: Hearty Eastern European Holidays
Get cozy and festive with Vandal Health Education in the Carmelita Spencer Foods Lab to make borscht and stuffed cabbage rolls 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, December 2, 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.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. Friday Crafternoon
Join the Violence Prevention and Education Office in our once-a-month afternoon craft session to de-stress at the end of the week and find community. All supplies and a light snack provided.
University Location: Violence Prevention Office - 109 - Memorial Gym - Main Campus.
Friday, December 11, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.