Hosted by Aggie Peer Advocates, Speed Friending is a fun way to celebrate Welcome Week and make friends. Participants are encouraged to be open to meeting new people, supporting students in making friends and learning about on- and off-campus resources.

Start Suicide Awareness Month off on the right foot and join us wherever you are for our Virtual Walk Challenge! Students, faculty and staff members across the Texas A&M University System can form teams of up to eight and track their steps to contribute to the team's overall mileage total. It's a fun and flexible way to support your mental wellness, stay connected with others and raise awareness for suicide prevention.How to join the leagueVisit howdyhealth.org/programs and navigate to the Walk Through Texas History program Login or create an account through the Register Now link Visit the Living Well website Use the code wtthL-250813-67987 in the Team Code field Complete the join a league form and submit to finalize

The Sexual Health session equips students with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their sexual health. Presenters will cover boundaries, consent, sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and contraception, while encouraging open conversation and promoting safe, respectful relationships.

The ceremony begins on the day of Silver Taps when the flag in front of the Academic Building is placed at half-staff. Notices are posted at the Memorial Student Center, Evans Library, and at the base of the flagpole in front of the Academic Building. At 10:15 p.m., chimes from the Albritton Bell Tower begin to play. The ceremony begins at 10:30 p.m. as the Ross Volunteers Firing Squad marches in slow cadence to the statue of Lawrence Sullivan Ross. Three volleys are fired. "Silver Taps" is played by six buglers three times – to the North, West, and South. This concludes the ceremony, but not the feelings of respect and honor. With respect, the ceremony of Silver Taps is dedicated to the deceased Aggie and is a solemn and serious event. Some important observances must be remembered:The area in front of the Sul Ross statue and the Academic Building is reserved for the friends and family of the deceased. Aggies do not stand or sit on the benches lining the walkway between the flagpole and the Sul Ross Statue. The darkness and quiet, which cover the campus, emphasize the mood for Silver Taps. Aggies help to retain this tranquility by covering windows, keeping noise to a minimum, and walking to and from the ceremony without talking. The name of the deceased Aggie is posted on the flagpole base during the day of Silver Taps.

Discover the wide range of resources University Health Services provides to support Aggie health and success. This presentation highlights the variety of services—many free for students—available on campus to help students achieve their goals while staying healthy.

The farm crew from WhistleStop Acres (https://www.whistlestopacres.co) will bring some of their friendliest animals—including miniature cows, goats, chickens and donkeys—to cuddle with students. Stop by for deep breaths and a moment to connect.