April 1st – 7th

April 3rd: Empowerment Dance Workshop

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Location: Banquet Hall East

Description: Come enjoy a dance Workshop from Liv Wilbraham. Water and snacks provided! We encourage everyone who will be attending to wear clothing that is comfortable to move in.

April 8th- 14th

April 8th: Discussing Relationships, Myths, and Communication When It Comes to Sexual Assault

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Hicks Banquet Hall

Description: Join the Counseling Center to learn about how to engage in healthy relationships after being in an unhealthy relationship.  We will be discussing things to consider before getting into a new relationship and tips for being in a healthy relationship after sexual assault.  We will also discuss ways that you can support a partner that was in an unhealthy relationship.

April 10th: Survivor Writing Workshop

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Stetson Chapel

Description: A safe, supportive space for victims of gender-based violence to write their stories of healing, recovery, and survivorship. An advocate from the YWCA Kalamazoo will be present.

April 15th-21st

April 16th: The Sex Ed You Wish You Got

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Hicks Banquet Hall East

Description: Join Planned Parenthood to go over all things sex education they don’t teach you in school. We’ll be talking about some essential standbys like contraception and how to check for consent, as well as some of the stuff we don’t talk about a ton—like the messages we get from porn, sex toy safety, and all the ways sex can look. No need to worry about making it to dinner—we’ll provide it for ya!

April 17th: Sexual Assault Awareness Month: What is it and what can we do?

Time: 5 p.m.

Location: DEW 004 (CCE Community Room)

Description: Reflection by Students for Reproductive Freedom and KVotes

April 18th: Survivor Writing Workshop

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Virtual (link included on campus calendar event)

Description: A safe, supportive space for victims of gender-based violence to write their stories of healing, recovery, and survivorship. An advocate from the YWCA Kalamazoo will be present.

April 19th: “Rot Your Troubles”

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Grove

Description: Join SPEAK and the Composting Crew to “rot your troubles” by chopping up materials for the composting efforts on campus!

April 22nd- 28th

April 24th: Denim Day Tabling

Time: 4:15 p.m.

Location: Outside of Hicks

Description: Join the Office of Wellness and CARE in front of Hicks to gather information from YWCA, Cares Sexual Wellness Services, the Counseling Center, Planned Parenthood, SPEAK, and resources on Victim Services and Title IX.

April 24th: Take Back the Night Speak Out

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Quad (Rain Location: Stone Room)

Description: A Speak out, which will be hosted on Denim Day (Wednesday, April 24), is an annual event with the mission of ending sexual, relationship, and domestic violence in all forms. The Speak out allows victims and survivors of gender-based violence and intimate-partner violence the space to share their experiences and/or pieces of writing or art to empower themselves and raise awareness of the issue in a supportive, “off-the-record” environment.

April 25th: Tuning In: Meditation and Star Gazing

Time: TBD

Location: Quad (Rain Location: Hicks Banquet Room)

Description: Join Outdoor Programs and the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Committee on the lower quad for an evening of healing and empowering meditation using our five senses followed by star gazing. Lanterns, mats, blankets, and hot drinks provided for the event. All are welcome. We will meet around the time of sunset.

Our primary awareness months include January, April, and October.