Campus Safety Week 2025
Join us September 22- 26 for a week packed with hands-on activities, real-world tips, free swag, and eye-opening demos that’ll sharpen your safety skills and connect you with the people who keep our campus safe. From allergy preparedness to emergency preparedness, it’s time to get informed, get involved, and get ready.
Attend events, collect stamps, win prizes!
Get your Event Passport and get it stamped at each event you attend. Printed passports will be available at each event.
Each stamp equals one raffle entry — the more events you attend, the more chances you have to win amazing prizes!
(One passport per student. Please turn your passport in to the event host at the final event you attend for entry into the raffle)
Schedule of Events
Check Out This List of Exciting Events!
Campus Safety Week is packed with can’t-miss events designed to inform, empower, and engage our campus community. From interactive demos to expert-led workshops (and yes, free stuff!), there’s something for students, faculty, and staff alike.
Don’t miss your chance to get involved. Check out the full lineup and join us in is making campus safety a priority!
Monday, September 22
Mitchell Green
Crowd Manager Training
Training session designed for individuals responsible for overseeing events and gatherings on campus. This training provides essential knowledge on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and safe crowd management practices in compliance with state fire code requirements. Participants will learn how to identify potential hazards, initiate evacuations, and coordinate with emergency services to help ensure the safety of all attendees. This training is required for event organizers, student leaders, and staff involved in campus programming with more than 50 people in attendance.
Coltrane Lounge
Narcan Training
1-hour workshop to get trained to administer Narcan and learn the context of the bio-psycho-social elements of opioids, overdose reversals, and trends in substance misuse. Each participant will receive a dose of Narcan to take with them.
Tuesday, September 23
Goldsmith Lounge
CPR/AED
A Hands-Only CPR and AED training session designed to provide participants with the essential skills to respond confidently in emergency situations. This hands-on class will cover the basics of adult CPR and the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). While this course does not result in official certification, it is an excellent opportunity to gain life-saving knowledge in a supportive and practical learning environment. All are welcome. No prior experience required. Seats are limited- please register here.
Mitchell Green
Stop the Bleed
In collaboration with the Middlebury Snowbowl Ski Patrol we are offering a Stop the Bleed training session to equip participants with the skills needed to recognize and respond to life-threatening bleeding emergencies. This hands-on course teaches how to apply direct pressure, pack wounds, and use a tourniquet- critical techniques that can help sustain life before emergency responders arrive. No prior medical experience is necessary, and all are encouraged to attend. Empower yourself to make a difference in an emergency. Learn to Stop the Bleed!
Axinn 229
Open Forum with Public Safety and Emergency Management
Come hang out in a relaxed setting and get to know the folks who help keep our campus safe! Chat with Public Safety and Emergency Management, learn about their roles, and pick up some useful safety tips.
Health and Wellness Education Office, Ross Ground Floor
Green Dot Training (students)
Green Dot is based on the idea that collectively, small actions have large impacts. These smalls steps very quickly become a movement, and this movement creates a culture shift. Come learn about Green Dot’s impact in helping create a safer community.
Wednesday, September 24
Health and Wellness Education Office, Ross Ground Floor
Green Dot Training (faculty/staff)
Green Dot is based on the idea that collectively, small actions have large impacts. These smalls steps very quickly become a movement, and this movement creates a culture shift. Come learn about Green Dot’s impact in helping create a safer community.
Hepburn Road
Touch-a-Truck and Pizza with Middlebury Police Department and Middlebury Regional Emergency Medical Services
Join us for a Touch-a-Truck and PIZZA with the Middlebury Police Department (MPD) and Middlebury Regional Emergency Medical Services (MREMS)! Grab a bite to eat and hear more about the ways they support our campus and ways you may be able to become involved in our community!
Wilson Hall
Run/Hide/Fight Discussion with Middlebury Police Department
Join us for an important safety session led by the Middlebury Police Department (MPD) to learn what to do in the event of an active threat. This training will walk you through the Run, Hide, Fight protocol and give you practical tips to stay safe in an emergency. It’s a serious topic, but knowledge is power, and being prepared can make all the difference. Students, Faculty, and Staff welcome.
Proctor Terrace
Fire Extinguisher Training
Join us for a Fire Extinguisher Hands-On Demonstration and learn how to safely and effectively respond to small fires. This interactive session will provide you with the opportunity to practice using a real fire extinguisher in a controlled environment while learning essential fire safety techniques. Whether you’re new to using extinguishers or just need a refresher, this is a great chance to build your confidence and preparedness. All are welcome!
Thursday, September 25
Goldsmith Lounge
CPR/AED
A Hands-Only CPR and AED training session designed to provide participants with the essential skills to respond confidently in emergency situations. This hands-on class will cover the basics of adult CPR and the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). While this course does not result in official certification, it is an excellent opportunity to gain life-saving knowledge in a supportive and practical learning environment. All are welcome. No prior experience required. Seats are limited- please register here.
College St/Hillcrest St Crosswalk
Crosswalk/Bike Safety
Stop by our table for tips and giveaways that’ll keep you safe while walking and biking around town! Learn the rules of the road and grab some cool swag!
Ross Courtyard
Fire Extinguisher Training
Join us for a Fire Extinguisher Hands-On Demonstration and learn how to safely and effectively respond to small fires. This interactive session will provide you with the opportunity to practice using a real fire extinguisher in a controlled environment while learning essential fire safety techniques. Whether you’re new to using extinguishers or just need a refresher, this is a great chance to build your confidence and preparedness. All are welcome.
Campus-wide
Campus-Wide Shelter In Place Drill
As part of Middlebury’s commitment to emergency preparedness, we will be conducting a campuswide Shelter in Place Drill on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 2:00 to 2:10 p.m. on the Middlebury, VT campus. This exercise is intended to familiarize our community with response terminology and to practice procedures for immediately seeking shelter to avoid a threat or hazard occurring outdoors.
More details to come through your Middlebury email.
Mitchell Green
Stop the Bleed
In collaboration with the Middlebury Snowbowl Ski Patrol we are offering a Stop the Bleed training session to equip participants with the skills needed to recognize and respond to life-threatening bleeding emergencies. This hands-on course teaches how to apply direct pressure, pack wounds, and use a tourniquet- critical techniques that can help sustain life before emergency responders arrive. No prior medical experience is necessary, and all are encouraged to attend. Empower yourself to make a difference in an emergency. Learn to Stop the Bleed!
Axinn 219
Open Forum with Public Safety and Emergency Management
Come hang out in a relaxed setting and get to know the folks who help keep our campus safe! Chat with Public Safety and Emergency Management, learn about their roles, and pick up some useful safety tips.
Friday, September 26
Crosswalk near Mahaney Arts Center
Crosswalk/Bike Safety
Stop by our table for tips and giveaways that’ll keep you safe while walking and biking around town! Learn the rules of the road and grab some cool swag!
Ross Fireplace Lounge
Allergy Preparedness
1 in 100 students at Middlebury College have a life-threatening allergy to foods, insects, or medications! You can help save a life- whether it’s your roommate, your friend, your professor, or yourself! Drop in to learn more about when to call 911, how to use an epi-pen, and how to help prevent an allergen exposure!
McCullough Lawn
Fresh Check Day
Fresh Check Day is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event for that includes interactive expo booths, conversations with students and staff who care about mental health and suicide prevention, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways. Fresh Check Day aims to create an approachable and hopeful atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health and helps to build a bridge between students and the mental health resources available on campus, in the community, and nationally.
Axinn 232
Wildlife Safety
Join us for a Wildlife Safety Seminar focused on how to protect both yourself and the wildlife who call Vermont home. This informative session will cover how to safely coexist with local wildlife, recognize potentially dangerous situations, and take steps to minimize human-wildlife conflict. Learn practical tips for avoiding unwanted encounters while supporting a healthy and respectful relationship with the natural environment around campus. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend—knowledge is the first step toward safety and stewardship!
Proctor Terrace/Hepburn Road
Fire Extinguisher Training/ Touch-a-truck with Middlebury Fire Department
This fun and educational event offers a unique opportunity to get up close with fire trucks and emergency vehicles, meet local firefighters, and learn more about fire safety and emergency response. Whether you’re curious about the equipment, interested in fire service careers, or just want a hands-on experience for all ages, this is a great way to engage with your local fire department. All are welcome.
McCullough Lawn
Live Burn
You’re invited to a powerful and eye-opening Dorm Fire Demonstration, presented in collaboration with the Middlebury Fire Department and Residential Life. This live event will simulate how quickly a dorm room fire can spread and highlight the importance of fire safety and preparedness on campus. Don’t miss this dramatic demonstration and the chance to learn lifesaving tips directly from fire safety professionals. Plus, attendees will have the opportunity to earn a stamp on their weekly attendance passport! All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend.
This event is weather dependent.