October 8th & 9th, 2007

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

Click here for a downloadable schedule of VolAware 2007 Events.

Monday October 8th

6:15pm – 6:45pm                    “Mental Health and Wellness in Your World” booth competition

(Booth competitors can start setting up their booths at 5:00 P.M.) Location: UC Ballroom

6:45pm-7:45pm                      QPR Training Session – open to entire UT and Knoxville community (Location: UC Ballroom)

8:00pm – 10:45pm                  VolAware opening ceremonies with showing of Reign Over Me  (Location: UC Auditorium)

Tuesday, October 9th

7:30am – 9:00am             VolAware Student Affairs Professional Development Program – QPR+ and message from Dr. Nancy McGlasson

Awareness Fair         

10:00am – 3:30 pm           Mental Health Screenings (University Center Rms 217 & 218)

10:00am – 11:00 am         QPR Training Session – open to entire UT and Knoxville community (Location: University Center Shiloh Room)

11:30 am -12:00 pm         Rape Aggression Defense class demonstrations ( Location: University Center Plaza)

11:30 am -12:30 pm           Salsa dancing lessons ( Location: University Center Plaza)

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm          Free Chair Massages (Compliments of Gypsy Hands) ( Location: University Center Plaza)

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm          Yoga class (Location: UC Rooms 226&227)

12:00 pm -2:00 pm           VolAware Faculty luncheon (Location - I-House) Must RSVP by October 4th.

1:00 pm -2:00 pm             “What Can I do with a Major in the Helping Professions?” (Location: University Center Shiloh Room)

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm            Rape Aggression Defense class demonstrations ( Location: University Center Plaza)

2:00 pm -4:00 pm             Free Chair Massages available (Compliments of New Horizons Therapeutic Massage and Body Works) ( Location: University Center Plaza)

2:30 pm -3:00 pm            Habit Therapy Dogs presentation ( Location: University Center Plaza)

3:30 pm -4:30 pm             QPR Training Session – open to entire UT and Knoxville community (Location: University Center Shiloh Room)

Mental Health Screenings, Inner Child Play Center, Inflatables, Mental Health Jeopardy contests, and Booths staffed by representatives from wellness, mental health, and professional development entities will be available all day on the 9th.

* Due to the number of events and activities, there is a chance this schedule may be altered slightly.  Please check back as the date approaches to ensure you have an up-to-date schedule of even