April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Every year, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center coordinates the national Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign in April to educate and engage the public in addressing this widespread issue. Campus Life, in collaboration with Peer Anti-Violence Educators (PAVE) Pards Against Sexual Assault (PASA), and Student Advocacy and Prevention, will host nine events throughout the month for the campus community to attend. 

Week 1: Community Mobilizing

• April 4: PASA’s Teal Tuesday – plant fundraiser • Quad, 4:30-7:30 p.m. (Rain location – Marlo Room)

Week 2: Supporting Survivors/Survivor Stories 

• April 7-13: PAVE’s “What Were They Wearing”  • Passive week long display in 206 Gendebien Room, Skillman Library
• April 12: Importance of SAAM – PASA’s Community Discussion • Hugel 100, 12:15-1 p.m.
• April 13: PAVE’s Love Letters to Survivors Tabling in Farinon • Farinon Atrium, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Week 3: Healthy Sexuality & Healthy Relationships

• April 19: PASA’s Bake Sale • Farinon Atrium, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• April 19: PAVE’s Program – Good Relationships Are Better Than Bad • Colton Chapel 6-8 p.m.
• April 21: PAVE’s Wind River Movie Screening • Oeschle Hall 224, 6-8 p.m.

Week 4: Community Unity / Action

• April 26: PASAx PAVE Denim Day • Farinon Atrium 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• April 27: PASA’s Keynote Speaker: Jimanekia Eborn
  • Lunch Q/A – Interfaith Chapel 12-1 p.m. (with Pizza!)
  • Colton Chapel 7-8 p.m.

By raising awareness and educating others about this topic, we can do our part to help combat sexual violence on campus. If you or someone you know would like more information on resources and support, you can review the Title IX Resource Guide. If you would like to connect with a confidential advocate to discuss your options and resources, please reach out to Katy Bednarsky, Student Advocacy and Prevention Coordinator.