Every morning, as I walk up the Baruch stairs, I find myself drawn to the two or three tables located in the lobby. Although I am always curious to find out the club or organization they are promoting, I never stop and ask for more information. This morning, September 11th, I decided to stop and ask information at a particular table. There was an orange wall behind it that was new, but as I approached the table I noticed that it was not paint, but post-its covered the wall. I asked the Baruch student the purpose of the event and he explained that it was the beginning of a series of events that would take place during the week.
The events are dedicated for suicide prevention at a national level. The events range from “Food for Thought” to a “Candlelight Vigil” honoring the 121 Americans that commit suicide every day. The events were organized to create awareness of suicide and the prevention methods that can be taken. One important piece of information that was provided was a pamphlet describing the role of Baruch’s Counseling Center.
The two sided pamphlet includes the list of services that the Counseling Center offers. The services include “Individual Psychotherapy”, “Group Therapy” to “Crisis Counseling”. While the other side explains the reasons why attending these services is beneficial to anyone. It is very important, in my opinion, that every student knows that there is someone in Baruch that can help them. College can be a very stressful environment to some students, especially if they are away from their friends and family. It is very helpful to know that they can trust someone in campus. The phone number and email provided can allow students easy access to the Counseling Center. Overall, the event did not only provide the students with muffins and cookies but with very vital help as well.
