Our annual West Campus National Night Out is on Tue, Oct. 7, 6-8 PM. Like communities across the country, we’ll come together for a fun night of community, food, music, games, plus a chance to meet first responders who serve the UT community. Communities are safer when neighbors know each other! This is a free event for UT students.🤘

Students will learn about crime prevention and personal safety through our Passport to Safety game. Students can grab their “passport” at check-in, visit our safety partner tables to learn about each service/resource, collect stamps from each table, then turn in their passport for a chance to win prizes, such as two tickets to see Seventeen in President Jim Davis’ suite at Moody Center, a 10k white gold Kendra Scott boot necklace (valued at $500), $100 FP Movement gift card, Criquet men’s polos, Rhoback men’s polos, Yeti insulated tote, Kendra Scott jewelry, LoveShackFancy apparel and more.

We’ll also have photo opps with Hook ‘Em and Texas Cheer & Pom, free food, Prize Pong game (prizes instead of beer😉), and live tunes by indie rock artist (and UT student) Martin Leon, plus a special performance of  Harrison Brown’s audition song, Cough Syrup, by a cappella group UT Ransom Notes.

UT Dean of Students
Sharing information about student support services and how their office helps students navigate challenges on campus.

Austin 311
Presenting common code violations around housing and neighborhoods and showing students how to report issues through Austin 311.

UTPD (University of Texas Police Department)
Promoting the LiveSafe app, sharing information on the dangers of drinking and driving, and setting up a game of cornhole for students to enjoy while connecting with officers.

UT Outpost
Talking with students about free access to the UT food pantry and career closet, where they’re located and how to use these resources.

West Campus Ambassadors
Explaining their safety and hospitality services, how students can contact them, their service hours and coverage map, and encouraging students to get to know them as a resource for safe walks home.

Lock Arms For Safety
Providing information on firearm safety, safe storage and promoting responsible ownership.

Sobering Center Austin
Discussing their referral partnership with UT and sharing information on safe alcohol consumption and available resources.

Longhorn EMS

Engaging students with demonstrations and information about campus emergency medical services.

Sure Walk
Explaining late-night safety escort and ride options (UT Night Rides, PTS Pickup), how the programs work, and how students can request a safe ride home.

Texas Healthyhorns
Sharing health and well-being information, including medical care, counseling, and wellness resources available through University Health Services, the Counseling and Mental Health Center, and the Longhorn Wellness Center.

Safely
This UT alumni/women-owned company will demonstrate their pepper spray products, giving students the chance to practice with water-filled sprays on their. Their demo video from our event last year received over 56k views, check it out!

UT Security & Emergency Management
Discussing how students can prepare for disasters and emergencies, from staying informed to building an emergency kit, and promoting the new UT Campus Emergency Response Team (UT CERT) volunteer program.