Suicide Awareness

Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Remembering West Scheel
Northern Iowan 119:53, p.1
The Northern Iowan staff writes a commemorative piece to remember, West Scheel, a UNI student who recently passed away.
2 UNI Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention
Northern Iowan 119:48, p.5
UNI hosted its annual Out of the Darkness Walk on campus on April 1, 2023. Lauren McGuill writes more details about the event; photo.
3 Take care of yourself during finals week
Northern Iowan 119:28, p.1
Emma Koehler points out on-campus resources as well as tips that can help students make it through finals week; photo.
4 Watch your language about sensitive issues
Northern Iowan 118:32, p.3
Abigail Saathoff requests that you think before saying you want to die due to a minor inconvenience; photo.
5 Student body president, vice-president create plans for new semester
Northern Iowan 118:10, p.2
Student Body President Samantha Bennett and Vice President Alisanne Struck have been advocating for mental health, suicide prevention, an inclusive Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) culture, and more online core classes, among other initiatives; photo.
6 September is suicide prevention month
Northern Iowan 118:6, p.3
A column about National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and related resources; photo.
7 Walk supports suicide prevention
Northern Iowan 117:53, p.1
UNI hosted the Out of the Darkness Walk supporting suicide awareness and mental health resources on April 24. The walk across campus featured booths and two livestreamed speakers addressed participants at 2 p.m.; photos.
8 LTE: Active Minds to host group creator, Alison Malmon
Northern Iowan 117:45, p.3
Active Minds UNI is hosting Alison Malmon, the founder and executive director of Active Minds, via Zoom on April 1. The event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Many professors in mental health departments are granting students extra credit to attend this event.
9 Walking out of the darkness for suicide prevention
Northern Iowan 115:50, p.1
Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention was held on April 14. The event raised $26,170 to help fund mental awareness programs; photos.
10 Suicide awareness event sends silence packing
Northern Iowan 115:15, p.1
On October 11, the "Send Silence Packing" event lined Maucker Union with over 1,000 backpacks to raise awareness of the impact of suicide on college students. It was sponsored by Active Minds, the UNI Counseling Center, Lambda Theta Phi, and To Write Love on Her Arms; photos.
11 Keeping mental health in check
Northern Iowan 112:24, p.2
Mental health services on campus are promoted following the deaths of two UNI students.