October 4th & 5th, 2006

VOL-AWARE:  A Two Day Event Targeting Mental Health Awareness, Wellness And Suicide Prevention. 

Click here for a downloadable schedule of VolAware 2006 Events.

Wednesday October 4

Summary Schedule (detailed schedule follows)

VolAware Kickoff                    10:00am – 10:30am on the University Center Plaza
Mental Health Screening       10:00am – 4:00pm in Room 217 of the University Center
Interactive Programming       10:00am – 4:00pm on the University Center Plaza
QPR Kickoff                            4:00pm – 5:00pm on the University Center Plaza
QPRathon                             5:00pm – 8:00pm in the University Center

Detailed Schedule

Mental Health Screenings

10:00am – 4:00 pm      Mental Health Screenings will be provided to UT and Knoxville community members.  Participants can check in at Room 217 in the University Center.

Event Speakers

10:00 am – 10:30am     VolAware Kickoff
Join us as Mr. Russ Jensen (representing Mayor Bill Haslem) and Mr. Erik Hoglund (representing Mayor Mike Ragsdale) present a proclamation naming October 4th Suicide Prevention day to UT’s Vice Chancellor for Communications, Dr. Thomas Milligan.

Ms. Kristi Bogle, Student Government Association president, will then addresses the importance of mental health awareness and suicide prevention to the students of the University of Tennessee.

4:00 pm – 5:00pm        QPRathon Kickoff
Dr. Joe Johnson, former president of the University of Tennessee will be here to help us understand why mental health issues should no longer be stigmatized and how we can all make a difference.

Dr. Nancy McGlasson, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Services and Director of Undergraduate Admissions, will discuss the importance of Suicide Prevention and her experience of losing her son to suicide.

Interactive Programming

10:00am - 4:00pm        Inflatable, Crafting table, Inner child play center (will include play activities such as sand play, finger paint, and Playdoh)  will be available for play all day on the University Center Plaza.

11:00am – 11:30     “Understanding Substance Use and Abuse” – Mr. Bill Roybourne – Cornerstone Recovery Center

11:15am – 12:00pm     Meditation – Dr. James Lawler will guide anyone interested in learning the practice of meditation in a quiet meditation – UT Counseling Center, 900 Volunteer Blvd

12:00pm – 1:00pm       Massages – Licensed massage therapist will be provide free massages to interested UT and Knoxville community members – University Center Plaza

1:00pm – 2:30pm         Careers in the Helping Professions panel – come and learn about career opportunities in a variety of helping professions as several professionals share information about their respective fields – University Center Ballroom

2:00pm – 3:00pm         “Thoughts, Emotions, and Action - Making them Work for You” - Your thoughts and emotions can work together or be at war.  This workshop will teach using your thought to better manage your emotions, leading to change in your behavior. UT Counseling Center, 900 Volunteer Blvd

2:30pm – 3:00pm         Mental Health Jeopardy – Come participate in a fun game of Mental Health Jeopardy.  Fun prizes will be given away to the individual or team who wins! – University Center Plaza

3:00pm – 3:30pm         Rape Aggression Defense demonstration by UT Campus Police – University Center Plaza

QPR Training

5:00pm – 8:00pm         QPR trainings will begin at 4:00pm in the University Center and will occur hourly (the last training will start at 7:00pm). 

Thursday October 5th

Summary Schedule (detailed schedule follows)

Interactive Programming                       10:00am – 4:00pm on the University Center Plaza
QPRathon                                            10:00am – 4:00pm in the University Center
Event Closure and Prize Drawing          4:00pm on the University Center Plaza
                         
Detailed Schedule

Interactive Programming

10:00am - 4:00pm        Inflatable, Crafting table, Inner child play center (will include play activities such as sand play, finger paint, and Playdoh)  will be available for play all day on the University Center Plaza.

9:30am – 10:00am        Rape Aggression Defense demonstration by UT Campus Police – University Center Plaza

10:00am – 11:00am      “Psychiatric Service Dogs: Innovative Help for People Facing Mental Disabilities” presented by Wilderwood service dogs - University Center Plaza

11:00am – 12:00pm     “Creating sacred spaces” - Body/Mind Exercises presented by Susan Maxwell - University Center Plaza

12:00pm – 1:00pm       Yoga and Wellness Demonstration – presented by UT RecSports - University Center Plaza

1:00pm – 1:30pm         Rape Aggression Defense demonstration by UT Campus Police – University Center Plaza

1:30pm – 2:00pm         Mental Health Jeopardy – Come participate in a fun game of Mental Health Jeopardy.  Fun prizes will be given away to the individual or team who wins! – University Center Plaza

2:00pm – 3:00pm         Massages – Licensed massage therapist will be provide free massages to interested UT and Knoxville community members – University Center Plaza

3:00pm – 4:00pm         “Hang in There: A Workshop for Enhancing Coping Skills” -A workshop designed to enhance coping skills and improve quality of life.  Attendees can expect to learn strategies for improving self-care and relaxation for physical and emotional well-being.  UT Counseling Center, 900 Volunteer Blvd

QPR Training

10:00am – 4:00pm       QPR trainings will begin at 10:00am in the University Center and will occur every half-hour. (The last training will start at 3:00pm).  Trainings last approximately 60 minutes.  The 12noon training will include a boxed lunch provided by the generosity of Campus

VolAware Closing