Students will go through an interactive presentation with the facilitator with various activities designed to discuss AOD and Bystander Intervention.

• Students will be able to identify at least 3 symptoms of alcohol poisoning.
• Students will be able to identify at least 3 harm reduction techniques for alcohol use.
• Students will be able to identify at least 1 on-campus resource and 1 off-campus resource for sexual violence. 

Students will play classic Jeopardy with various categories regarding AOD and harm reduction techniques. This workshop is delivered in-person only. 

• Students will be able to identify standard drink sizes.
• Students will be able to identify at least 3 harm reduction techniques for alcohol use.
• Students will be able to identify specific laws and policies regarding alcohol use. 

Students will be able to learn some of the history of cannabis, potency changes throughout the years, impacts and affects on the body, and more through guided interactive activities. 

• Students will be able to identify at least 1 harm reduction technique related to cannabis use.
• Students will be able to identify at least 2 federal and/or state laws related to cannabis. 
• Students will be able to describe at least 3 physical, psychological, and/or academic impacts of cannabis use. 

At times, you will have contact with students whose problems or behaviors cause you concern, discomfort, or may interfere with your work, their education or the education of other students. This program will focus on providing faculty and staff with the necessary skills to identify, communicate with and refer emotionally distressed students to the appropriate mental health services.

Interpersonal stress is one of the most common concerns for college students. Most interpersonal difficulties result from poor communication. In this workshop, students will learn healthy and effective ways to assert their needs and resolve conflicts in their personal and academic life.

This framework helps you tune in to your needs and tune out diet culture noise. Take steps toward enjoyable eating and better self-care. Based on the book Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S and Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, FAND.

No time? Learn how to make simple "snack meals" that save time and are still nourishing and healthy. 

Save money and eat better by planning your meals. Take away the tips that work for you. 

Save money and eat better by implementing the tips in this workshop. 

An introduction to financial skills and resources to help you manage your money and to match your budget with your goals in life. Learn the basics of credit, savings, and loans to reduce the impacts of financial stress. 

Take control of your money with a budget that works for your lifestyle. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn simple strategies to track your spending, prioritize your expenses, and create a realistic budget that helps your money last all semester. Whether you're living on financial aid, a part-time job, or both, you'll leave with practical tools and tips to reduce financial stress and make confident financial decisions.

Your credit can impact everything from renting an apartment to buying a car and even future job opportunities. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how credit works, what affects your credit score, and how to build and maintain healthy credit habits. Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your score, you'll leave with practical tips to use credit responsibly and confidently.

Become empowered to help prevent sexual violence. Through this workshop, you will learn how to identify problem behaviors, decide when and how to intervene, and work through scenarios to practice getting involved in a safe environment. Participants will receive a certificate of participation.

An exploration and open discussion of gender, and its relationship to how we experience life –sex, television, sports, partying, violence, relationships, health, etc. The program separates the class into groups for a peer facilitated activity, before bringing everyone back together for an open, honest discussion where nothing is off limits.

Most sexual violence goes unreported, for a number of reasons, but when a survivor does reach out for support most (85%) turn to a friend, according to the 2019 SUNY Sexual Violence Focused Climate Survey.  Learn how to help your friends recover from rape and sexual assault, and utilize local resources, and get involved in sexual assault prevention efforts at UB.

Sex without consent is rape. Learn how to respect yourself — and respect your partner — through this honest dissection of what consent looks like in relationships, and why it's so important.

How much do you really know about relationships? This workshop utilizes a fun, competitive game to educate and test your knowledge about healthy relationships, safer sex, sexual violence and relationship diversity.

Discuss with others the different types of relationships we may find ourselves taking part in, and how to navigate these relationships.

Rejection is never an easy thing to deal with, especially when it comes from someone we want. Some may refuse with a polite “No,” while others may be rude in their expressed disinterest. For those who have experienced rejection, it is an emotionally and physically unpleasant feeling and we don’t always respond to it well; come learn how we as men can address rejection in a healthy way.

Discover the importance of sleep, the effects of sleep deprivation and strategies for getting better sleep. This workshop helps students avoid sleep deprivation, which can lead to decreased performance and alertness, difficulty concentrating, memory problems and emotional distress.

The American College Health Association cites stress as the number-one impediment to academic performance in its national college health assessment. In this presentation, students will learn to manage stress by utilizing relaxation and mindfulness techniques, engaging in daily self-care and effective coping, increasing time management skills and creating school-life balance. 

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. The good news is that most suicides can be prevented if concerned others learn to recognize the risk factors, develop comfort asking about suicidal thoughts, and know where to send someone for help. Participants in this presentation will leave with practical knowledge for helping others who might be at risk for suicide.

QPR training is also available on specific dates throughout the semester.  Visit the Suicide Intervention page to learn more.