Missouri S&T students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a panel discussion titled “Building HOPE Through Action,” focused on mental health and suicide prevention 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the Innovation Lab Forum. The event is part of Mental Well-Being Awareness Week and aims to foster open dialogue, share resources and encourage proactive support across campus.

Panelists include:

• Brandon Anderson, vice president of safety and co-founder/chair of the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO)
• Dr. Joel Burken, professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering
• Jessica Gargus, assistant vice chancellor for student health and well-being
• Traci Krygiel, MSW, LCSW, senior assistant director of student well-being
• Chief Doug Roberts, chief of police for University Police
• Robert Schiffer, construction manager with Black & Veatch
• Simone Waldon, manager of the Staff Success Center.

Moderators:

• Derek Zboran, training and outreach coordinator for student well-being
• Barb Prewett, interim dean of students and director of community standards.

Refreshments will be provided. No registration is required.

View the full schedule of events for Mental Well-Being Awareness Week.

Sponsors: American Council of Engineering Companies of Missouri, AGCMO, the Associated General Contractors, American Society of Civil Engineers, Black & Veatch, civil, architectural and environmental engineering, Clayco, dean of students office, Kiewit, Staff Success Center, student well-being and University Police.