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. Student Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training
No one has to do everything, but everyone has to do something. Join Violence Prevention and Education for this highly engaging and interactive 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 Bridge. Learn more at go.uidaho.edu/workshops.
University Location: SRC Classroom (SRC 103) - Student Recreation Center - Main Campus.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 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.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit vandalsuidaho.sharepoint.com. Cocoa & Connection
I Got Your Back Campus Safety
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.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. 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.