Campus Safety Week
Stop. Think. Prepare. September 15–19, 2025
Campus Safety and Prevention Services (CSPS) is bringing you a week full of activities, training, and interactive events - all designed to boost your emergency know-how and keep our community prepared.
Think of it as your crash course in staying safe, with hands-on learning, fun challenges, and ways to get involved. Let’s build a safer, stronger Concordia, together.
Here’s what to expect:
From spotting safety features around campus to practicing communication strategies, each challenge tests your knowledge and helps you learn by doing - without being boring.
- Interactive - Quick, easy challenges you can do on campus or from your phone.
- Social - Share your participation with #StopThinkPrepare and tag Newton + CSPS.
- Rewarding - Daily prize draws with gift cards, safety kits, and more.
What you need to do:
Follow Campus Safety and Prevention Services on Facebook and Newton’s social media so you don’t miss a challenge. Newton and friends will show you the ropes in fun, student-friendly posts.
- Watch the daily post.
- Complete the challenge.
- Share your response.
Safety week in-person events
- Sep. 15
Emergency Preparedness Promotion Table and Games
Monday, 10 – 1 p.m.
SGW Campus, EV Atrium - Sep. 16
Emergencies at Concordia training
Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
SGW Campus, EV 3.309 - Sep. 17
Explore Fair: Come meet the Emergency Management Team
Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
SGW Campus, EV Atrium - Sep. 18
Campus Safety and Prevention Services Barbeque
Thursday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Loyola Quadrangle - Sep.19
CERT orientation training
Friday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
SGW Campus, EV 3.309
Armed Intruder Awareness Workshop
Friday, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
SGW Campus, H-109
Get involved!
Become CERTified!
Join the Concordia Emergency Response Team (CERT) and be part of a our volunteer group that helps out during evacuations and other on-campus emergencies. No scheduled shifts or off-campus duties - CERT members take action if an emergency happens in the building they’re in.
Student Safety Patrol
Looking to make a difference on campus? Join Concordia’s new Student Safety Patrol! Get free First Aid and CERT training, boost your skills, and enhance your co-curricular record. Don’t miss this opportunity to help keep our community safe - learn more and sign up today!
Meet Newton's mini-me!
Concordia’s very own therapy dog has a new look: a limited edition squeezable stress toy made in his image. Newton’s still deciding what he thinks about it — but one thing’s for sure, he’s here to help you de-stress in real life. Grab yours at any CSPS event for just $5 while supplies last! Every purchase helps support students.
Campus Safety: Be informed
In case of an emergency on campus, call: 514-848-3717 (extension 3717 from an internal phone).
