Date: Sept. 9Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CSTLocation:Rudder 601Audience: TAMU Student LeadersLunch Will Be ProvidedEvent Description: Both great Aggies and great citizens are the aim of the Citizenship and Service (C&S) initiative at Texas A&M University. The C&S mission is: Each student who graduates from Texas A&M University—through reflection on the Aggie Core Values, instruction, high-impact experiences and leadership opportunities—will be ready and willing to serve as a contributing citizen of their community, the state of Texas and the United States. All students will be exposed, then offered the opportunity, and eventually expected to engage across the essential components of character, knowledge, skills and service. Come hear its director, Brigadier General (Ret.) Kim Field, as well as Jeffrey Justin, the assistant vice president for student services, and your student body vice president, Kathleen Parks, discuss this presidential priority, including the many ways you can get involved. Be prepared to offer your thoughts and ideas.

"Talk Saves Lives" is an educational presentation developed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that provides a comprehensive overview of suicide prevention. Learn to recognize warning signs, understand risk and protective factors, and take actionable steps to support early intervention prevent suicide. Participants will gain knowledge and confidence to help reduce stigma and make a positive impact in their community.

Ever wish you had a guide at the grocery store? Now you do. University Health Services Grocery Store Tours are back, and this month's theme is "Snack Smarter." These in-store tours are led by a campus health educator and are designed to help students learn how to choose affordable, energizing snacks that support both body and brain. Each tour includes a guided walk-through of key grocery sections including produce, grains, dairy and snacks. Students will receive tips on reading nutrition labels, spotting nutrient-dense options and shopping on a student budget. After the tour, participants will complete a fun scavenger hunt through the store and wrap up with a 20–30-minute cooking demonstration and sampling session provided by H-E-B Cooking Connections. Space is limited so sign up today! Students are responsible for their own transportation and should plan to arrive 15 minutes early. The tour will start at the front entrance by the produce section. The tour is free to attend. However, if you register and fail to attend without notifying uhsprevpop@tamu.edu (mailto:uhsprevpop@tamu.edu) at least 24 hours in advance, a $25 no-show fee will be charged to your student account.

In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, University Health Services will host a resource fair in partnership with campus and community suicide prevention resources.Aggie Recovery Community (https://uhs.tamu.edu/aggie-recovery-community/index.html)Texas A&M AgriLife Extension (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu)Texas A&M University Police Department (https://upd.tamu.edu/pages/home.aspx)Don & Ellie Knauss Veteran Resource & Support Center (https://aggieveterans.tamu.edu)Counseling and Assessment Clinic (https://cac.tamu.edu)Federation of Texas A&M University Mothers' Club (https://aggiemoms.org)Central Texas Veterans Resource Center (https://ctadvrc.org)American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (https://afsp.org)Brazos Valley Coalition on Suicide Prevention National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Brazos Valley (https://namibv.org)WhistleStop Acres (https://www.whistlestopacres.co)Sexual Assault Resource Center (https://www.sarcbv.org)

Let's get together and talk about why self-care is essential for mental wellness. Decorate a pot and plant a succulent to take home as a living reminder to take care of yourself.

Kick off your second year at Texas A&M by decorating your own succulent and connecting plant care to your personal growth. Enjoy a quick, interactive talk on growth mindset, and hear inspiring stories and advice from upperclassmen. Let's thrive together—rooted in support and ready to grow!