Every day people are exposed to something on how to be safe. People hand out brochures, cards, and it’s even on MAVZone. This past week Mesa State College held the school’s first official Safety Day, which took place in the Academic Classroom Building (ACB) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Nov. 18. There were many workshops and booths set up to discuss different topics about safety.
Safety Day’s main point was to make people aware and hopefully save some students lives, and give them something to think about before the upcoming break.
“I think it went wonderfully. There was a lot of buzz from students,” Ryan Hendershot, the president of Associated Student Government (ASG), said. “Myself and ASG, think it’s incredibly important. The number one reason is because we have had way too many Mesa State student (deaths) that could be (avoided).”
A big hit at the event was the students from Western Colorado Community College (WCCC) who came over and showed students how to keep basic maintenance on their vehicle to try and save some lives in the future. They had vehicles parked on the side walk in front of ACB to give their demonstrations. It’s important for people who are traveling home for Thanksgiving and Christmas break, which is right around the corner.
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, which had a line all the way up until they closed. They had to turn some people away because of this.
Some of the organizations that had booths in ACB were the Psychology Club, Suicide Prevention Coalition, Residence Hall Association, and ASG. They each had a table and were handing out cards for Safe Rides for Students (SERFS).
Grand Junction Police officers Mark Sutton and Pat Richardson were also there with Operation I.D. forms, handing out whistles, and gun locks. They were also giving out tips on how to stay safe and aware on campus. Some included avoid texting while walking, locking doors (cars, apartments and resident hall rooms), avoid using the phone while driving, avoid taking drinks from strangers, buddy up when walking at night, and avoid running away from or lying to law enforcement. The campus police really are concerned with the safety of students and want college life to be safe and fun.
There was a women and men’s self-defense workshop open to 30 guys and 30 girls from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. as well. ASG covered the cost, so it was free of charge to students.

eve and Daun King, taught the women’s class (owners and trainers of the American Protective Services Personal Defense Systems). Their mission is to enhance the health, safety and quality of life of all humans whose lives they touch. The men’s self-defense teacher was Troy Miller from High Desert Martial Arts. He has 30 years of martial arts experience and is considered to be one of the most experienced, highly skilled, and well-rounded martial artists in the country, according to a press release. His purpose was to educate students to prevent situations that may increase the risk of suicide and help students who have lost their sense of health and safety. Hendershot thought they were very successful, educational, and the students really enjoyed it.
JoAnne Zerr, Behavioral Clinical Services counselor, put on a relationship workshop called “When Relationships Go Bad.” It also was a big hit and some healthy tips she gave out were don’t make assumptions, be friends first, and don’t take things personally.
There was also a stress management workshop which was hosted by the MSC Medical Sciences Club, which presented guest speakers, such as Dr. Llyod Davis, Director of Community Hospitals Psychological Service and Jerry Colby, Community Hospital’s SBIRT (screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment) and Health Educator.
“People go through very strenuous and stressful things on a daily basis. Semester after semester there are several things that happen on campus,” Manager of Student Diversity, Kennilyn Wright said. “We had a collaborative team. I believe in team because no one person does this alone. That’s why we worked together with ASG on getting a bigger and better event. Of course it was very successful. We had a lot of students come throughout the day. Lots of energy.”
Hendershot and Wright both believe there should be a Safety Day every semester.
“Frankly I’m 28 and I still think I’m bullet proof,” Hendershot said. “I think that’s the mentality of a lot of students. And we are simply not indestructible or bullet proof. We are trying to get that message through to the students.”Every day people are exposed to something on how to be safe. People hand out brochures, cards, and it’s even on MAVZone. This past week Mesa State College held the school’s first official Safety Day, which took place in the Academic Classroom Building (ACB) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Nov. 18. There were many workshops and booths set up to discuss different topics about safety.
Safety Day’s main point was to make people aware and hopefully save some students lives, and give them something to think about before the upcoming break.
“I think it went wonderfully. There was a lot of buzz from students,” Ryan Hendershot, the president of Associated Student Government (ASG), said. “Myself and ASG, think it’s incredibly important. The number one reason is because we have had way too many Mesa State student (deaths) that could be (avoided).”
A big hit at the event was the students from Western Colorado Community College (WCCC) who came over and showed students how to keep basic maintenance on their vehicle to try and save some lives in the future. They had vehicles parked on the side walk in front of ACB to give their demonstrations. It’s important for people who are traveling home for Thanksgiving and Christmas break, which is right around the corner.
Also, the EMT Club was out taking people’s blood pressure. It was a project that they needed to do for the club, so it not only was informative for students, but it also gave them the opportunity to practice.
The Blood Mobile was also outside in front of Monument Hall, which had a line all the way up until they closed. They had to turn some people away because of this.
Some of the organizations that had booths in ACB were the Psychology Club, Suicide Prevention Coalition, Residence Hall Association, and ASG. They each had a table and were handing out cards for Safe Rides for Students (SERFS).
Grand Junction Police officers Mark Sutton and Pat Richardson were also there with Operation I.D. forms, handing out whistles, and gun locks. They were also giving out tips on how to stay safe and aware on campus. Some included avoid texting while walking, locking doors (cars, apartments and resident hall rooms), avoid using the phone while driving, avoid taking drinks from strangers, buddy up when walking at night, and avoid running away from or lying to law enforcement. The campus police really are concerned with the safety of students and want college life to be safe and fun.
There was a women and men’s self-defense workshop open to 30 guys and 30 girls from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. as well. ASG covered the cost, so it was free of charge to students. Steve and Daun King, taught the women’s class (owners and trainers of the American Protective Services Personal Defense Systems). Their mission is to enhance the health, safety and quality of life of all humans whose lives they touch. The men’s self-defense teacher was Troy Miller from High Desert Martial Arts. He has 30 years of martial arts experience and is considered to be one of the most experienced, highly skilled, and well-rounded martial artists in the country, according to a press release. His purpose was to educate students to prevent situations that may increase the risk of suicide and help students who have lost their sense of health and safety. Hendershot thought they were very successful, educational, and the students really enjoyed it.
JoAnne Zerr, Behavioral Clinical Services counselor, put on a relationship workshop called “When Relationships Go Bad.” It also was a big hit and some healthy tips she gave out were don’t make assumptions, be friends first, and don’t take things personally.
There was also a stress management workshop which was hosted by the MSC Medical Sciences Club, which presented guest speakers, such as Dr. Llyod Davis, Director of Community Hospitals Psychological Service and Jerry Colby, Community Hospital’s SBIRT (screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment) and Health Educator.
“People go through very strenuous and stressful things on a daily basis. Semester after semester there are several things that happen on campus,” Manager of Student Diversity, Kennilyn Wright said. “We had a collaborative team. I believe in team because no one person does this alone. That’s why we worked together with ASG on getting a bigger and better event. Of course it was very successful. We had a lot of students come throughout the day. Lots of energy.”
Hendershot and Wright both believe there should be a Safety Day every semester.
“Frankly I’m 28 and I still think I’m bullet proof,” Hendershot said. “I think that’s the mentality of a lot of students. And we are simply not indestructible or bullet proof. We are trying to get that message through to the students.”