Profs For A Purpose: Suicide Prevention Walk 2026

You’re invited to return to Rowan University’s Glassboro campus on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at the Chamberlain Student Center (Expansion) and Back Patio as we walk to support survivors of suicide loss and continue to build a community of care. Proceeds from the event will go to the Center for Well-Being and benefit well-being initiatives at Rowan University to support the mental health and well-being of Rowan students, faculty, and staff such as: Suicide Prevention Trainings for faculty, staff, students, parents/caregivers Emergency funds (e.g. for individuals with food insecurity or unforeseen circumstances) Programs/Organizations that center around mental health and well-being at Rowan Student focused programming to support belonging and social connection that is invaluable to student success and well-being while in college Profs for a Purpose Mini-Grants Each year, the TOP FIVE fundraising teams will have the opportunity to have mini grants created in their winning team name. These mini grants will be awarded to Rowan students, faculty, and staff supporting suicide prevention, mental health and well-being initiatives through education, resources and improving sense of belonging. Congratulations to our winning teams from 2025! Mental Health Warriors Thriving Together RLUH & Friends Social Work in Action Rowan Catholic Campus Ministry See below for some of our previous grant winners. And for more information, and to see photos from our most recent walk, click here Additional Details about the Walk Each year, our event highlights a Rowan campus member, organization, or department and their unique expressions of support for suicide loss survivors, individuals with lived experience, and overall mental well-being. Past events have featured interpretive dance by the Rowan Dance Team, creative art experiences from the George Family Center for the Healing Arts, and meaningful contributions from student clubs and organizations across campus. Participants are invited