The document lists a schedule of events from March 14th through 17th at the University Center to raise awareness about veteran suicide and enlist student support in ending this epidemic. Each day from 11am to 2pm will feature speakers, presentations, and opportunities to sign a pledge supporting a Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Call-To-Action that will be delivered to the governor. Presenters will discuss speaking out and reaching out to help veterans, winning the war at home, and VA suicide awareness and prevention programs.

1. Schedule of Events March 14th thru 17th
Location: The University Center
There are more than three-hundred Veterans and Military Service Members walking the campus of UW-
Whitewater. These men and women have courageously defended our Nation and now they need your help. So,
please enlist in “The War At Home” by stopping at the resource table to sign a pledge to “Speak Out—Reach
Out” to end this silent epidemic of Veteran Suicide. Your collected signatures will be hand delivered to
Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker in support of a “Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Call-To-Action.”
 Monday, March 14th
11:00 am thru 2:00 pm Richard Harris, Coordinator of Student Veterans & Military
Service Members “Speak Out—Reach out!” Enlisting Students in “The War At Home”
 Tuesday, March 15th
11:00 am thru 2:00 pm Student-Veterans Ryan Krebs and Heather Leonhard,
“Winning The War At Home” (Power-Point Presentation also included & Wisconsin Department of
Veterans Affairs Representative will be in attendance for support/participation)
 Wednesday, March 16th
11:00 am thru 2:00 pm (TBD)
 Thursday, March 17th
11:00 am thru 2:00 pm Dr. James Lickel, Madison VA Medical Center “VITAL—
Suicide Awareness and Prevention”
Richard Harris, BSW
Coordinator of Student Veterans & Military Service Members
HarrisR05@uww.edu
Cell: (608) 718-6120 or Office: (262) 472-5236
22 Veterans Died Today By Suicide