Collin College Kicks Off Fall Dignity Initiative Series

Back to Newsroom

Collin College will kick off the fall Dignity Initiative Series with three events in October. All events are free and open to the public.

Creating Safe Spaces: Inside and Out Part I (Workshop)

Oct. 9, 3-4:30 p.m.

Plano Campus, The Arts Gallery 

Participants in this workshop will engage in discussions on different topics to learn about creating and maintaining good boundaries, healthy ways to deal with trauma, what it means to be a good ally for others, and college and community resources to support them. Planned creative activities will help participants express their feelings and thoughts about what it means to feel safe. Collin counselors, members of the community who work with victims of trauma, and faculty will facilitate this workshop. 

Mental Health is Not a Weakness! (Workshop)

Oct. 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Celina Campus, Room 110 

Participants will gain tools and learn techniques for empowerment, mindfulness, and intentionality, and create a symbolic token to keep. The techniques for this event are designed to help participants navigate emotions during times of stress and adversity. 

Finding Her Voice: Domestic/Dating Violence Awareness (Speaker)

Oct. 28, 2:30-4 p.m.

Frisco Campus Conference Center 

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, LaTasha Williams from Cheryl’s Voice will speak about her organization and her story of survival despite a challenging start to life.

For campus locations, visit www.collin.edu/campuses. For more information about The Dignity Initiative, visit www.collin.edu/community/dignity. 

Collin College serves approximately 60,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management, a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Clinical Operations Management, and a new Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Software Development. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu. 

###

Image: The Dignity Initiative logo

---

Back to Newsroom