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The Office of Counseling and Wellness and the Office of NYITCOM Counseling and Wellness invites you to participate in suicide prevention training in conjunction with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This event is being help both online and in-person at Anna Rubin Hall, room 307, on the Long Island campus. It is designed for students, faculty, and staff to learn how to:Recognize the warning signs of suicide. Understand the risk factors that can contribute to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Engage in compassionate and effective conversations with someone who may be struggling. Connect individuals to appropriate resources and support. Foster a culture of care and mental health awareness within the community. Become part of our collective effort to promote wellness and save lives. Those who complete the training will receive a certification. Pizza will be provided. Walk-ins are welcome, though students are encouraged to register on CampusGroups.Register (https://cglink.me/2rJ/r382902)

Join fellow New York Tech alumni and friends for an evening of drives, drinks, and dinner at Topgolf Long Island on Sept. 30. Enjoy three hours of golf, drinks, and a buffet while catching up on all things New York Tech. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration is $30 per person and one guest per alumni is welcome. Registration includes three hours of golf, one drink ticket, and the buffet. A cash bar is also available.Topgolf Long Island 5231 Express Dr. N. Holtsville, NY 11742Questions? Please contact Kelly Imperial, alumni relations coordinator, at kelly.imperial@nyit.edu (mailto:kelly.imperial@nyit.edu) or 516.686.1382.Register (https://alumni.nyit.edu/events/2526/alumni-event---topgolf-long-island-fall-2026)

Join President Jerry Balentine and other speakers for the ribbon cutting of the new Student Activities Hub in the basement at 16 W. 61st St. Enjoy light refreshments and music after the ceremony.Register (https://site.nyit.edu/aux/event_rsvp?e=Tf%2FDyhPfRf4tNyjKlT3AdS2o57%2BDnIaqQ8CQAT060hdiHAMvmQiRlTNuVjBnwSC%2BsBSorZTpmw0AH4SNtl79kqZwMSzMejlxSrbjEeSR6SLbgPFbI%2FhrALQmCb%2BrYTb10uYMexs8Kgb8pRTNzVOZjqnTrClhWErb%2BV5LiVzjttHyvNTN%2BCuBcm9Nnbu%2BLX6QHozE%2Bg8duRYF4T%2F%2FVYzrPLuT1ablOS2sEUwjftpAKBKlMHnYHgjjRleE9dhLWlUeJP6dgC2iCH3Am4H7Eljxmg%3D%3D)

You are invited to a talk by Simou Sun, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry at Stony Brook University, who will be presenting her work on "Organizational Heterogeneity of the Recipient Membrane Controls Selective Extracellular Vesicle Behavior," as part of the Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences Chemical Research Seminar Series. Students are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The Department of Physical Therapy invites you to the Third Annual Bill G. Werner Memorial 5K+ Run/Walk on Sunday, October 4, at the Long Island campus. Whether you run, walk, cheer on participants from the sidelines, or make a gift in support of the Werner Memorial Fund, your participation helps honor Bill's lasting legacy. Gather with fellow alumni, students, faculty, staff, family, and friends for a meaningful morning of community, remembrance, and inspiration on a beautiful autumn day.Register (https://events.elitefeats.com/26billwerner)  Campus opens: 8 a.m.Race starts: 9 a.m., rain or shineMeeting point/Race festival: Riland Building Parking Lot, Long Island campus All proceeds from the event directly benefit the Werner Memorial Fund. The race and race festival are open to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, family, and friends.Unable to attend? Consider becoming a sponsor (https://alumni.nyit.edu/events/2627/werner-5k-sponsorship-opportunities) or donating to the Werner Memorial Fund (https://alumni.nyit.edu/giving/werner).Race questions? Please contact Professors Eric Greenberg, egreen05@nyit.edu (mailto:egreen05@nyit.edu), or Mark Gugliotti, mgugliot@nyit.edu (mailto:mgugliot@nyit.edu).Sponsorship questions? Please contact Sabrina Polidoro at spolidor@nyit.edu (mailto:spolidor@nyit.edu).About the William G. Werner Memorial Fund The William G. Werner Memorial Fund was created to celebrate the legacy of William "Bill" Werner, Ed.D., a beloved member of the New York Tech Physical Therapy community for more than twenty years. Werner was deeply committed to his family and had a profound passion for working with people with neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's Disease, and advancing the physical therapy profession. His unwavering dedication to mentoring, educating, and developing future physical therapists has made a lasting impact on both the profession and to New York Tech students. This fund supports the New York Tech physical therapy program and its students, ensuring that his commitment to excellence and spirit continues to inspire future generations