April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. As part of this month, the Office of Wellness and CARE, in partnership with other department and groups across campus, is putting on events to contribute to efforts of awareness and advocacy for victim-survivors of sexual assault. The Office of Wellness and CARE is organizing a group of students […]
The holidays are a time for celebration, connection, and reflection, but let’s be honest: they can also feel overwhelming. Between the family gatherings, social events, and the pressure to “do it all,” it’s easy to forget about your own needs. Setting boundaries during this time is crucial – not just for your mental health, but […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and this is a time dedicated to an issue that affects millions of people worldwide. But…how did DVAM come to be, and why is it so important? Well, DVAM started in 1981 as a “Day of Unity” and was created by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). […]
On October 18th, 2024, the Kalamazoo College community will gather at Stetson Chapel to remember Maggie Wardle, a student whose life was tragically taken in 1999 due to intimate partner violence. Maggie’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of how serious and dangerous domestic violence can be, especially when it intersects with gun violence.Maggie was only […]
SEEK then SPEAK is a tool for sexual assault victims and survivors that provides a space to privately gather information, explore options, and generate a report. This program is designed for individuals 18 or older. The SEEK option provides information about options for medical care, supportive services, and reporting to police. The SPEAK option guides […]
The Student Health Center is partnering with Cares Sexual Wellness Services to offer a one day walk in FREE HIV and STI testing event, this Wednesday (May 22nd) from 11-1. If you would like to sign up for a timeslot, please stop by the Health Center during open hours. Walk-ins are still welcome!
Stop by the Richardson Room this Wednesday for “Reel Trivia”: Stalk the Screen! Hosted by SPEAK, “Reel Trivia” will test you on your knowledge of movies from the 80’s, 90’s to now. Bonus if you can identify the song clips at the end of our night!
April 14th through April 20th is STI Awareness Week! As a part of this week, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) encourages individuals to get screen for Sexually Transmitted Infections as a part of their regular health care routine. Chlamydia and gonorrhea remain the most common STIs. “Teens and young adults across all […]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (also known as SAAM). During the month of April, groups and organizations across the country hold events to raise awareness for and acknowledge the impact that sexual assault has on those within our and other communities. Want to know what our campus is doing during this month? Check out […]
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) begins in April. During SAAM, different groups and organizations hold events to raise awareness for and acknowledge the impact that sexual assault has on those within our and other communities. A Speak out, which will be hosted on Denim Day (Wednesday, April 24), is an annual event with the mission […]
