Join us for a heartfelt evening of conversation and reflection, featuring University of Rhode Island alumnae and Heather Vennewald’s closest friends and housemates. Heather, a beloved member of the URI community, died by suicide in 1996. In her memory, her friends will share their experiences of friendship, loss, and hope, while also highlighting the importance of mental health awareness and suicide prevention.Panel Discussion Monday, Oct. 20 | 7-8:30 Chafee Social Science Center, Lecture Hall 271 Free and open to the public Sponsored by Theta Chi FraternityPanelists Johanna Buoncontri ’96 Jill Collado ’96 Amy Darling ’96 Marissa Warren ’96 Moderated by Dave Lavallee ‘79, ‘87 MPA, Theta Chi alumnusWe hope you’ll join us for this meaningful event of connection, remembrance, and hope.FREE RESOURCES: The National 988 Lifeline: provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 988, or go to 988lifeline.org. The URI Counseling Center URI students call 401-874-2288. The University also provides 24-hour support via Telus Health. The URI Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential assistance to URI faculty and staff. URI’s Couple and Family Therapy Clinic and the Psychological Consultation Center provide mental health services.