Join us for a series of events, trainings, and activities aimed at changing the narrative surrounding suicide and promote mental well-being. We can't wait to see you there! All events are free and open to all students, faculty, and staff.

Events on September 10th:

World Suicide Prevention Day Table

• Havener Center, 11am - 1pm
• Find giveaways, resources, and activities
• Pick up a candle to light that evening to honor survivors of suicide and for the memory of lost loved ones
• First 20 student participants at the table will get a free self-care kit!

Well-Being Ambassador Training

• This training is open to all students and teaches you how to start the conversation, change the narrative surrounding suicide, and skills to support your own and others' mental health and overall well-being.
• Dinner provided!
  • RSVP required- RSVP here
  • 4pm - 6pm, BCH 315
• Pick up a candle to light that evening to honor survivors of suicide and for the memory of lost loved ones

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  Events All Month Long:

Essay, Poetry, and Painting Contest

• Create original writings and/or art in the theme of “changing the narrative of suicide”
• The top three winners in each category will win a prize!
• Find all contest details, guidelines, and submission information below

Complete the Online Ask.Listen.Refer. Suicide Prevention Training

• Take the training at asklistenrefer.org/mst 
• Bring proof of your completed training to 203 Norwood Hall anytime in the month of September to get some mental well-being swag! While supplies last. 

Make sure to save the date for our Mental Well-Being Awareness Week panel, "Building HOPE Through Action, a discussion of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention"

Featuring Panelists Brandon Anderson, Joel Burken, and Robert Schiffer!

October 15th, 2024, 3pm, Innovation Lab

Thank you to our event sponsors: AGC Chapter, MoAGC, Academy of Civil Engineers, Black & Veatch, CarEE, Dean of Students, and Student Well-Being

More about Robert: Robert Schiffer of Saint Charles, Missouri, a construction manager with Black & Veatch, earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Missouri S&T in 1998 and a Master of Building Construction degree from Auburn University in 2020. A dedicated public servant, he has answered the nation’s call by serving both domestically and overseas with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Department of State Overseas Buildings Operations. Schiffer has earned numerous distinguished honors from the U.S. Department of the Army and the U.S. Department of Defense. His published research on mental health and suicide in the U.S. construction industry combined with his work with the Associated General Contractors of Missouri and other national organizations has helped raise awareness and identify areas where additional efforts are needed to provide effective mental health treatment and suicide prevention programs. He is a local leader in F3 Nation whose mission is to plant, grow, and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership. As president of the St. Charles Junior Baseball/Softball Association for 10 years, Schiffer led efforts to provide affordable, inclusive youth baseball and softball to all children in his community. He was also a judge for the eCYBERMISSION STEM Competition and volunteered during National Engineers Week. Schiffer and his wife, Sarah, have been married for 23 years. They have two daughters, Isabella and Olivia, and have called Missouri home for the last 25 years. In their free time, the Schiffers camp in Missouri’s state and federal parks and enjoy spending time with their pets. Schiffer enjoys playing golf, hunting and shooting sports, an interest that began as an active member of the Missouri S&T Trap and Skeet Club.

More about Brandon: Brandon Anderson, Vice President of Safety at AGC of Missouri; has 27 years of experience in the construction industry; holding various positions from leadership to senior safety and senior employee development specialist roles. Mr. Anderson is not only a lifelong construction professional and advocate for total worker wellbeing; with a focus on Mental Health, Suicide and Substance Misuse. In 2022 he co-found AGC of America’s National Task Force; Mental Health, Suicide Prevention. He currently serves as the co-chair; and serves on numerous other committees nationally. His passion and personal experience runs deep and his impact is recognized throughout the Midwest; as well as nationally.

More about Joel: Dr. Burken received his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in 1996, where he conducted some of the initial research on phytoremediation. He has been at Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly University of Missouri – Rolla) since 1997. He served at department chair of Civil, Architectural, & Environmental Engineering from 2015 to 2024. He currently serves as Mathes Endowed Professor, and Curators’ Distinguished Professor of the Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Department. Dr. Burken has served a variety of national professional and agency-related leadership roles.  He was elected to the president of the Board of Directors of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) and currently is elected to the ASCE Department Heads Coordinating Council and was elected by the council as chair, 2021 -2023 and serves on the ASCE national Committee on Education. He is a past member of the US EPA Science Advisory Board, serving from 2016 - 2021. Dr. Burken’s research and teaching have focused upon low-impact and natural treatment systems since 1991. His research in phytoremediation of organic contaminants and pioneering work in sustainable infrastructure and remediation have led to over 100 publications, a patented environmental assessment method for quantifying potential exposures, and international recognition with multiple scholarly works being recognized for innovation and impacts.