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Campus Safety Scavenger Hunt, Throughout the month of  September

Engage in the Safety Scavenger Hunt to help familiarize yourself with campus safety resources.

Complete your submission HERE by September 30th for a chance to win prizes that include car battery jump packs, Tile trackers, get out of a SJU parking ticket, and more!

Safety Resource Fair

September 5th (HH) Campion Lawn, 12-1:30PM

September 6th (UC) Parenti Plaza, 12-1:30PM

Come meet members of the SJU community who help in keeping our campus community safe, and learn about different resources that are available.

Certified CPR Training: IPEX 3rd Floor (University City)

Saturday, September 7th

Session 1: 8:00am-11:30am; Session 2: 11:30am-3:00pm; Session 3: 3:00pm-6:30pm

The training offered by the CPR Leadership Team at SJU is American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS). This course is intended for students and faculty/staff who want to learn life-saving skills, especially those who need to document their completion of the CPR requirement or with certification expiring this semester. The session lasts ~3.5 hours. Please bring a pen - there will be a written exam. Please wear comfortable clothing. Capacity is limited. Basic Life Support certification is valid for 2 years. Please note there is a $30 fee (much less than the typical cost in the community) 

REGISTER HERE

Sunday, September 8th

Session 1: 8:00am-11:30am; Session 2: 11:30am-3:00pm

The training offered by the CPR Leadership Team at SJU is American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS). This course is intended for students and faculty/staff who want to learn life-saving skills, especially those who need to document their completion of the CPR requirement or with certification expiring this semester. The session lasts ~3.5 hours. Please bring a pen - there will be a written exam. Please wear comfortable clothing. Capacity is limited. Basic Life Support certification is valid for 2 years. Please note there is a $30 fee (much less than the typical cost in the community) 

REGISTER HERE

Emergency Incident Training

September 10th and September 27 Campion Forum Theater, 11AM-12PM

We will be joined by Detective Joseph Rovnan will be presenting an hour-long, interactive session for the SJU community on being prepared for and effectively responding to emergency incidents. Detective Rovnan is a 34-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) and nationally recognized subject matter expert in active shooter strategies, programs and response. He currently leads the PPD’s Major Incident Response Team and is the head instructor of their Hostage Negotiator, Weapons of Mass Destruction and Counter Terrorism training programs.

Safety BINGO

Tuesday, September 10th, Doyle Banquet Hall South 5PM

As part of Campus Safety Awareness Month, join us for a game of BINGO for a chance to win prizes!

Free CPR Training (Mobile CPR Project)

Tuesday, September 24th 4-5PM, Campion North Lounge

The class lasts 45 minutes and will cover the identification of cardiac arrest, how to properly perform hands-only CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator.

Navigating SEPTA

Wednesday, September 25th 3PM-4PM via Zoom

Join us and representatives from SEPTA to learn more about how to safely navigate public transportation.

Register HERE

MONDAY, APRIL 22ND

• 9AM: YOGA FOR STRESS & ANXIETY, sourin lounge (HH) register here
• 11AM-1PM: SELF-CARE MINI FAIR, campion lawn (HH)
• 5PM: STILL YOGA @ THE MUSEUM, maguire art museum (HH) register here

TUESDAY, APIRL 23RD

• 1PM-3PM: SELF-CARE MINI FAIR, Parenti Plaza (UC)
• 3PM-5PM: SELF-CARE REFLECTIONS W/ RES LIFE, mcshain & lafarge lobbies
• 3:30-4:30PM: JAVA & JOURNALING W/ THE OLR, Bellarmine G02 (sensory friendly study lounge)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24TH

• ALL DAY: MENTAL HEALTH CHECK-UP DAY @ SJU!
  • Behavioral health — which includes mental health, substance use, and more — is a key part of your overall well-being. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional. Take some time to get a "mental health check-up" using the following anonymous tools available to all SJU students:
    • Access the CCAPS-Screen to complete an anonymous screening
    • Access Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO screening
  • Want to connect with a professional to discuss your screening results?
    • Contact SJU Counseling & Psychological Services at 610-660-1090.
    • Access sju.thrivingcampus.com to learn more about off-campus community mental health providers who specialize in working with young adults. Find answers to common questions about making appointments, using insurance, and more. Filter by location, preferences, insurance, and other important variables.
    • Contact the Office of Student Support & Well-being at 610-660-1149 or sos@sju.edu
• 11AM-1PM: “BE WELL WEDNESDAY“: 1 MIN MINDFULLNESS, lafarge lobby (HH)
• 11AM-12PM: DEI LUNCH & LEARN, (HH & UC) join via zoom here
• 1:30-3:30PM: SELF-CARE REFLECTIONS W/ RES LIFE, villiger & sourin (HH)
• 1PM-3PM: COLLEGIATE RECOVERY CONSULTS (CRP DROP-IN), campion 240 (HH)
• 5PM: CONCUSSION INFORMATION WORKSHOP, north lounge, campion hall (HH) register here!
• 5PM: STILL YOGA @ THE MUSEUM, maguire art museum (HH) register here!
• 8:30-9:30PM: WEDNESDAY WORSHIP, chapel of st. joseph (HH) 

THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH

• 1PM-3PM: THERAPY DOGS, england library (UC)
• 1PM-3PM: THERAPY DOGS, post learning commons (HH)
• 5PM: SLEEP & SELF-CARE W/ DR. BRAD, president‘s lounge, campion hall (HH)

ALL WEEK - LOOK FOR THE FOLLOWING:

• CAPS DROP-IN HOURS, MON - FRI
  • 11AM-12:30PM: lafarge residence hall, 54
  • 3PM- 4PM: merion gardens A504
  • Business Hours: whitecar hall (UC)

FOLLOW @SJU_SOS for mental health and self-care tips all week long!