Sexual Assault Awareness Month events include:
Dear Colleagues: Title IX Exhibition
On view through Friday, April 28
Main Lobby, Simpson Library
Sponsored by the Center for Prevention and Education, Department of Athletics, Office of Title IX and ADA Compliance, and Simpson Library
A history of the 1972 Title IX Education Amendment and supporting guidance to showcase activism on and off the field within higher education. This exhibition will feature Title IX and related guidance through activism, athletics and legislation.
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Friday, March 31, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Studio 5, Goolrick
Sponsored by Campus Recreation, the Center for Prevention and Education, and the Talley Center for Counseling Services
Trauma-informed yoga is for everyone – survivors, supporters and advocates. Also, it’s for everybody and EVERY body. No fitness pass is required, and a free lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required by 8 a.m. on 3/27/23. Please visit Campus Recreation’s webpage to register for the event.
SAAM Tabling
Monday, April 3, 1 to 4 p.m.
Second Floor, Kiosk B, Cedric Rucker University Center
Sponsored by the Center for Prevention and Education
Stop by the table to learn about upcoming events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Day of Action
Tuesday, April 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Patio, Cedric Rucker University Center
Sponsored by the Center for Prevention and Education, Mary Washington Healthcare Wellness Program and Forensic Nurse Examiners, Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault and the Talley Center for Counseling Services.
Chances are someone in your life is a survivor of sexual harassment, assault or abuse, even if they have never shared their story with you. Show your support for survivors of sexual harassment and abuse by wearing teal – the color of sexual violence prevention. Rain location: HCC Lobby
Take Back the Night
Thursday, April 6,:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Lee Hall Patio (or top floor of Lee Hall in case of inclement weather)
The University of Mary Washington’s Center for Prevention and Education and Talley Center for Counseling Services are sponsoring Take Back the Night. HELP US SPEAK OUT against sexual violence! Join us for an empowering evening of support and healing for survivors and their allies. All are welcomed.
Navigating Relationships and Intimacy After Sexual Assault
Wednesday, April 12, 5 to 6 p.m.
Zoom
Sponsored by the Center for Prevention and Education, RCASA and the Talley Center for Counseling Services.
Join the Talley Center for Counseling Services and Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault to learn more and ask questions in an anonymous format. This event will be shared in a panel format via Zoom to provide privacy. To receive the link, please use bit.ly/CPENavigate to register for the event.
Doing My Part Through Art
Monday April 17, noon to 4 p.m.
Second Floor, Kiosk B, Cedric Rucker University Center
Sponsored by the Center for Prevention and Education
Pick up our SAAM coloring page and crayons. Tag us on Instagram with your completed artwork or send us a DM via @UMWCPE. We will have prizes for the top three submissions.
Hour 2 Empower
Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m. to noon
Colonnade Room, Cedric Rucker University Center, Room 315
Sponsored by the Center for Prevention and Education, Community Outreach and Resources and UMW Athletics
Supporting ASPIRE Week, please join this hands-on service-learning event. Volunteers will learn more about supporting survivors while assembling Fear 2 Freedom kits that will be donated to local service providers. Please use bit.ly/CPEevents to register for the event.
Denim Day
Wednesday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Second Floor, Cedric Rucker University Center
Sponsored by the Center for Prevention and Education, and Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault
Make a social statement with your fashion statement by wearing denim. Stop to pick up buttons and write an empowering message to survivors of sexual violence. Meet for a campus picture at noon on the steps of the Cedric Rucker University Center inside on the second floor.
For more information, please contact prevention@umw.edu.
