Programming throughout the month of April is dedicated to prevention, education, and awareness of sexual violence. Below is a list of ways that you may participate, contribute, and/or learn about the initiatives on our campus; check it out and when you participate, tag us @SHARE_Lawrence and use the #LUsaam2023.
Events
April 4 – SAAM Day of Action
11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Warch Commons
Participate in Hands for Healing, meet Title IX Coordinator Sara Holtzman
Wear teal to help acknowledge your recognition of SAAM.
April 5 – Ask an Advocate: People of Progression
Via Zoom
This event is intended to raise awareness about victim/survivor advocate services and to foster discussion about how to best support victims/survivors of sexual violence/assault/abuse. Learn about the role of a victim/survivor advocate from different agencies around the Fox Cities.
April 6 – Time with Title IX
WCC Kraemer – 12-1:00 p.m.
Learn about Title IX: Past, Present, & Future and Title IX on LU’s campus as it stands today. Walk away with resources.
April 6, 14, 20 – Diverse & Resilient Queer & Trans Social Night
Appleton Office – 6-7:30 p.m.
This is a casual space to connect with others from the LBGTQ community.
If you have any questions, please reach out at 920-416-8711 or via email at kkowaljett@diverseandresilient.org
April 12 – Ask an Advocate: Planned Parenthood
Via Zoom – 12:40-1:40 p.m.
Join us to learn about the role of a victim/survivor advocate from different agencies around the region.
April 12 – Title IX Open House
3-4 p.m.
Tour the Title IX office, meet the Title IX Coordinator Sara Holtzman, and collect resources.
April 13 – SAAM Movie Night
WCC Cinema – 7 p.m.
Join SHARE and Title IX in a showing of “The Bystander Moment” and a discussion to talk through addressing campus culture and ways to strengthen our community.
April 17 – Time with Title IX
WCC Cinema – 4-5 p.m.
Learn about Title IX: Past, Present, & Future and Title IX on LU’s campus as it stands today. Walk away with resources.
April 18 – Ask a Sexpert
WCC Cinema – 7:30-9 p.m.
Learn from the experts from Milwaukee’s Toolshed in a Q&A style workshop.
April 19 – Ask an Advocate: Reach Counseling
Via Zoom – 12:40-1:40 p.m.
Join us to learn about the role of a victim/survivor advocate from different agencies around the region.
April 20 – Dr. Tommy Curry Talk
WCC Cinema – 7-8:30 p.m.
Tommy J. Curry is a Professor of Philosophy and holds the Personal Chair of African Philosophy and Black Male Studies at the University of Edinburgh. His research interests are 19th century ethnology, Critical Race Theory, and Black Male Studies. He is the author of The Man-Not: Race, Class, Genre, and the Dilemmas of Black Manhood.
April 25 – Bystander Training
WCC Kraemer – 8 p.m.
Learn how to be an active bystander. The training teaches how bystanders can interrupt harm-doing and generate positive actions by others through education and empowerment.
April 26 – Denim Day Tabling
WCC Commons – 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wear your denim and stop by the table to find more sexual assault resources, make a hand for healing pledge, and pick up your candle to participate in the vigil later this evening.
April 26 – Ask an Advocate: Yonʌhali:yó
Via Zoom – 12:40-1:40 p.m.
April 26 – Shine a Light on Sexual Violence Candlelight Vigil
Meet at Brokaw Hall for a candle, moment of silent, and start of walk about campus.
April 27 – This Anti Trans Moment – Resisting the Right and the Center: Paisley Currah Talk
Wriston Auditorium – 5-7 p.m.
Paisley Currah is a Professor of Political Science and Women’s & Gender Studies at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of CUNY. Currah has written widely on transgender issues. He is the the co-founder of the leading journal in transgender studies, Transgender Studies Quarterly. Currah’s book, Sex Is as Sex Does: Governing Transgender Identity, was published in May 2022. Currah has advocated for transgender rights at all levels of government. He was a founding board member of the Transgender Law and Policy Institute, served on the founding board of directors of Global Action for Trans Equality, and sat on the advisory board of Human Rights Watch’s LGBT Program.
Ongoing Opportunities
Starting April 5: SAAM wristbands and consent coasters at the VR. Practice your consent skills every day.
Starting April 7: Sexual Assault Awareness Month display in the Seely G. Mudd Library.
Review your resources at SHARE or Equity & Title IX.
Request a bystander training presentation for your group! Email SHARE@lawrence.edu.
Take our campaign virtual! Use the templates on the National Sexual Violence Resource Center website and tag #LUsaam2023. Follow along on Instagram as @SHARE_Lawrence participates in the #30daysofSAAM Instagram Challenge.
If you need help or support related to experiencing sexual assault or another form of gender-based misconduct, you can find a full list on our on and off-campus resources for private and confidential resources on the Lawrence website.
You can report instances of sexual assault as well as any other form of gender-based misconduct to the Title IX Office. The reports are received by the Title IX Coordinator. When the report is received, the coordinator will follow up with you.
If you would like to provide feedback or would like to request accommodations for the SHARE/Title IX events, email titleix@lawrence.edu.