The Office of the Dean of Students has planned a series of events to raise awareness for Suicide Prevention Week, and you are invited to attend!
Below, you can find the full list of events taking place this week. To learn more about Suicide Prevention Week, as well as mental health-related resources on campus, visit Boise State’s website.
Tuesday 9/6
- Tolerate the Tension – Join us for an inflatable obstacle course and some resources about moving through distress.
- 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Quad
Wednesday 9/7
- Spread the Love – Have you ever done a random act of kindness? Today is your day! Stop by one of the three locations on campus to give someone a flower, leave a note of encouragement, or make an inspirational button.
- Location 1: Flower Station – Campus School Building, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Location 2: Wall of Encouragement – Guru Donuts, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location 3: Design Your Mental Health – DKMT Courtyard, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 9/8
- Puppies and Popsicles – Stop by to say hi to Duke and Jett, two therapy dogs!
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- SUB Patio
- Chalk the Walk for Mental Health – Bring a friend and grab a kit to “chalk the walk” around Albertsons Stadium and along the SUB Patio with positive mental health messages. Free pizza provided!
- 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Allen Noble Hall of Fame, Albertsons Stadium
- Solve the Unsolvable – Mocktails, happy hour snacks, and mystery that needs to be solved! Engage in problem solving, make some friends, and enjoy an evening of mocktails.
- 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Bergquist Lounge
Friday 9/9
- Boise State Women’s Volleyball vs. Southern Utah Suicide Prevention GameÂ
- 4:30 PM
- Bronco Gym
- Football Watch Party – Watch Boise State’s football team play the New Mexico Lobos! Free snacks, Bronco swag, and good company. Grab a friend and a blanket for this picnic style watch party!
- 6:30 PM
- Intramural Grass Field by the SUB Patio