Wilson College Hosts Free Community Event on Digital Safety

Wilson College invites the community to a vital and timely event focused on mental health and safety in today’s digital age. Join us for “Cyber and Digital Safety,” a free public forum addressing the growing concerns around online dangers, including malicious artificial intelligence, social media risks, and digital exploitation.

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The event will take place on Monday, November 10, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Harry R. Brooks Complex for Science, Mathematics, and Technology at Wilson College. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

Special guest FBI Special Agent Geoffrey Ford (Philadelphia Division) will provide expert insight into what can be accessed online and how these digital threats manifest. Tricia Maciejewski, President of the Live Like Levi Foundation, will share her powerful perspective on building resilience and awareness in our youth.

The event will include insights and actionable tools on the following topics:

Mental Health and Social Media  
Explore how platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat can impact young minds—contributing to anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts.

Online Dangers 
From cyberbullying and grooming to sextortion, fentanyl exposure, and extremist recruitment—learn how these threats are reaching out through the monitor screens.

Artificial Intelligence: The New Frontier of Risk 
Discover how deepfakes, voice spoofing, and AI-generated relationships are reshaping online interactions—and what that means for safety and trust.

Building Well-Being & Resilience 
Unpack the science of well-being: positive emotions, meaningful relationships, engagement, accomplishment, and physical health—tools for thriving in a digital world.

Spot the Warning Signs 
Learn to recognize red flags in behavior, appearance, and social connections that may signal deeper issues or online exploitation.

Tools & Resources for Families and Educators 
Walk away with practical strategies, vetted resources, and expert recommendations to help protect and empower students both online and offline.

Wilson College is committed to fostering a resilient and informed community by promoting digital safety and supporting the overall well-being of individuals across all age groups. This important event is made possible through the collaboration of several Wilson College offices and programs, including Alumni Relations, Technology and Library Services, Student Development, the Wilson College Government Association (WCGA), and the Sociology and Criminal Justice academic programs.