You Matter Rally
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and today's You Matter Rally is intended to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic.
Here are some mental health resources available at Augustana College.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Call any time you or a friend is struggling. And don’t ever hesitate to call Augustana Public Safety, 309-794-7711.
TimelyCare offers free urgent and scheduled mental health services. You have access to urgent mental health care through TalkNow, which provides 24/7 access to mental health professionals.
TAO includes interactive sessions, mindfulness exercises and practice tools aimed at helping you achieve your goals and improve well-being. To sign up, use your @augustana.edu email in the sign-up section.
The Shrink Space connects you with therapists in this community. The Shrink Space allows you to see what each therapist specializes in, their insurance options, their availability, etc. You can also email them directly to set up an appointment.
Augustana Student Counseling Services is open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on days when classes are in session. Schedule an appointment in advance by emailing Cheri Mizaur or calling 309-794-7357. Male and female counselors are on staff, and sessions are offered in person and virtually.
Pause 4 Paws
Alpha Phi Omega will sponsor Pause 4 Paws, a therapy dog fundraiser.There will be $5 admission fee that includes two tickets for pizza, dessert, a massage from a dog and/or entry to a raffle for dog paintings. Additional tickets $1.
Half of proceeds go to APO and half to the Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network.
Collegia Classica meeting
Collegia Classica meets from 2-3 p.m. Sundays in Old Main 28. The group strives to promote appreciation for the study of Greek and Roman civilizations and cultures through events and activities that seek to educate and promote interest in other students.
This group is meant to help grow an interest in Classics, whether it is an interest in mythology, ancient civilizations, religion, war history, or maybe you just really like the Percy Jackson series and want to learn more!
Collegia Classica organizes events for everyone, including group dinner outings, and movie events for the whole campus.
Collegia Classica is also associated with Eta Sigma Phi, an honorary Classics fraternity that recognizes achievements in Classics, as well as other students who are interested in classical antiquity.
Native and Indigenous Awareness Coalition meeting
The weekly meeting of the Native and Indigenous Awareness Coalition is a time to discuss how the group can best serve the campus community and provide a space for open communication about Native and Indigenous topics and issues.
All are welcome. The group will meet every Thursday at this time and place through fall semester.
Augustana Coding Club
The Augustana Coding Club will hold an informational meeting for anyone who is interested.
A second meeting will be held Oct. 7 for those who could not attend this event.
River Readings welcomes trio on Oct. 13
The River Reading will welcome three writers with Augustana College ties Oct. 13: Brett Biebel, Kelly Daniels and Beth Roberts. All three published books this year.
Well Being Lab: Introduction to Mindfulness
This interactive session will explore the steps to mindfulness meditation, their rationale, and their relationship to overall well-being and mental health.
Registration encouraged, but not required. Email Farrah Roberts.
Well Being Lab: The Role of the Male Ally
Zachary Draves, program director for sexual violence prevention and education at Augustana, will present an interactive program on empowering the male ally in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.
Registration encouraged, but not required. Email Farrah Roberts.