This fall Belmont is launching personal growth convocations based on "Responding to Campus Violence." This program will teach students the basics of crime prevention and take critical thinking one step further. Even though students at Belmont University are more likely to experience a tornado than an active shooter on campus, taking the time to critically think about what to do should this unlikely event ever happen, reduces the chance of panic and increases the chance of survival.

It’s time to take back control. Join the Office of Campus Security’s Crime Prevention Officer to learn how to keep yourself safe and how to avoid being the victim of crime. Dates, times and locations of convos are listed below:

Mon. Aug. 31 5 p.m. Hail Hall
Tues., Sept. 1 5 p.m. Heron Hall
Wed., Sept. 2 10 a.m. MBC 4th Floor Boardroom
Wed., Sept. 2 5 p.m. Wright/Maddox
Thurs., Sept. 3 5 p.m. Kennedy Hall
Wed., Sept. 9 5 p.m. Maple Hall
Thurs., Sept. 10 5 p.m. Thrailkill Hall
Mon., Sept. 14 5 p.m. Hillside Clubhouse
Tues., Sept. 15 5 p.m. Pembroke Hall
Wed., Sept. 16 5 p.m. Belmont Commons Clubhouse
Thurs., Sept. 17 5 p.m. Bruin Hills Clubhouse

PERSONAL GROWTH CONVO AVAILABLE

Did you know that 83 percent of the incidents reported to the Office of Campus Security during the 2008-2009 school year could have been avoided by following some basic safety tips such as:
• Using locks on lockers and bikes
• Locking doors to residences even if you are inside or leaving to check the mail
• Keeping valuables out of plain site
• Taking property such as laptops with you instead of leaving them in a room unattended