Let us help you stay grounded in a world full of uncertainty, challenges and change.
Counseling and Psychological Services invite you to a useful and engaging event that will spotlight mental health, emotional wellness and resilience.
The Dallas College Mental Health Symposium Presents:
The Struggle is Real, but Resilience is More Real
Hear from best-selling author, mental health advocate and podcast host Nate Evans Jr. on strengthening your mental and emotional well-being and increasing your sense of self-worth.
This free symposium is open to all Dallas College students and employees, as well as community members. Food will be provided, but prior registration is required. If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch the symposium online.
7:45 a.m.
Check-in opens for in-person attendees
Bill J. Priest Center Welcome Desk
8:15 a.m.
Check-in opens for virtual attendees
Campus Watch Parties
8-8:30 a.m.
Breakfast*
Hoblitzelle Auditorium
- *Breakfast will only be provided to in-person attendees at Bill J. Priest.
8:30 a.m.
Greetings and Welcome
Hoblitzelle Auditorium
8:35 a.m.
Introduction of Chancellor
Hoblitzelle Auditorium
8:45 a.m.
Chancellor’s Address
Hoblitzelle Auditorium
9:15 a.m.
“The State of Collegiate Mental Health, Wellness and Resilience”
Hoblitzelle Auditorium
9:50 a.m.
Keynote “Living a Life of Mental and Emotional Wellness and Resilience”
Hoblitzelle Auditorium
Nate Evans Jr.,
Inspirational Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Mental Health Advocate, Youth and Young Adult Mentor
10:05 a.m.
Mindfulness Break
10:15 a.m.
Mental Well-Being and Resilience Curriculum
Hoblitzelle Auditorium
11 a.m.
Mental Health and Wellness & Support Student Panel/Q&A
Hoblitzelle Auditorium
11:35 a.m.
Symposium Wrap-Up
Hoblitzelle Auditorium
Noon-2 p.m.
Hoblitzelle Auditorium
Dallas College employees and community members who would like to receive a certificate of attendance or Dallas College professional development credit, must
fill out this form at the end of the event. Students may request credit on the
event RSVP form. If you have any questions about completing the form, please contact Dr. Pamela Fox at
pamela.fox@dcccd.edu.