Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023
During the month of April, Green Dot is partnering with organizations across campus and within the community to promote sexual assault awareness, support survivors, and encourage others to get involved.
Below you will find a schedule of events and activities with a brief explanation of what attendees should expect.
Please reach out to Green Dot, within the Office of Civil Rights Compliance with any questions or concerns at greendot@uni.edu or 319-273-2846
UNI’s 2023 Sexual Assault Awareness Month is brought to you by:
Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all UNI-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact greendot@uni.edu or equity@uni.edu.
Events
4/3-4/30: What Were You Wearing? Exhibit
This exhibit features replicas of outfits worn by sexual assault survivors as well as their stories to encourage viewers to recognize it was never about the clothes, and the act of shedding those clothes is never enough to bring peace and healing to survivors. The main exhibit is in Kamerick Art Building with satellite exhibits in Rod Library, Bartlett Hall, Latham Hall, the ITTC, the CAC, and the WRC. The exhibit will be up throughout the month of April and available online at: https://sites.google.com/uni.edu/whatwereyouwearing/home
4/3-4/30: "Through the Lens of A Panther" Project
Submit a photo from campus for “Through the Lens of a Panther,” Green Dot’s new project. Staff, faculty, and students are encouraged to submit a photo that they have taken on campus and answer, “What does community look like to you?” Please submit 2-3 sentences describing the photo’s meaning to conclude your submission. Green Dot will be collecting photos now through Sunday, April 30. For additional information or submission, emails can be directed to greendot@uni.edu.
4/3: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Tabling
We will be tabling in Maucker Union from 11AM-3PM to share information about events, promote awareness and resources, and answer any questions!
4/4: SAAM Day of Action!
Wear teal today to show your support for sexual assault survivors! We will be tabling in Maucker Union from 11AM-3PM to promote awareness, share resources, and answer questions.
Learn more at: https://www.nsvrc.org/saam/day-of-action
4/5: Affirmation Station
Stop by the What Were You Wearing? Display in Rod Library to show your support for sexual assault survivors. Use a notecard to write a message of support and place it in the teal box next to the display. The time after a sexual assault can be very challenging for a survivor. Messages of support may help them know that they are not alone and there are people who want to help.
4/10: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Tabling
We will be tabling in Maucker Union from 11AM-3PM to share information about events, promote awareness and resources, and answer any questions!
4/11: Letter to a Survivor
Write a letter to a sexual assault survivor to show your support. Letters can be addressed to a friend, yourself, a loved one, or someone that may need words of encouragement. Show that you care and are a trusted friend!
4/12: Do You Know GIL117?
The Office of Compliance and Equity Management will be facilitating an interactive presentation about Title IX and OCEM’s role on campus. This will be 6-7PM in the Library Scholar Space.
4/13: Green Dot Student Overview Training
This session is a presentation that introduces basic elements of Green Dot while using skill building activities to keep participants engaged. The basic elements of the presentation are to provide a new/different framework of bystander intervention, to create campus-wide interest and participation, and begin the process of changing behaviors. The Green Dot Overview is open to any student. This training will be from 3-4:30 PM in Rod Library 287. You can register at: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/1I1d7Ba7/g/00XEdR5G9p?search=&sortBy=date&category=&date=TODAY&keywords=
4/14: Riverview Center Speaker
Riverview Center provides sexual assault services in 14 counties within the Northeast Region of Iowa, as well as sexual or domestic violence services in Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties. Their services are free regardless of biological sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, immigration status, English proficiency, race and/or religion, incarceration status, disability or background. They will speak about sexual assault, what they do, and their resources. The presentation will be 1-2PM in Rod Library 287. All are welcome. You can find more information on Riverview at: https://riverviewcenter.org/
4/17: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Tabling
We will be tabling in Maucker Union from 11AM-3PM to share information about events, promote awareness and resources, and answer any questions!
4/17: Mindfulness Training with the UNI Counseling Center
This training will be led by Rita and Sam from the Counseling Center. It will be from 3-4:30PM at the UNI Counseling Center. This will include group discussions and fun activities related to mindfulness! To reserve a spot, call the Counseling Center at 319-273-2009.
4/17: Personal Protection Class with ROTC
This event will be 2:45-5PM at Nielsen Fieldhouse gymnasium on the ground floor. Spots are limited. All genders are welcome. If interested please email Maria Lawson at lawsomag@uni.edu.
4/19: Green Dot Yoga with Carmen Finken and Active Minds
Beginner outdoor yoga 5:30-6:30PM on the West Campanile Lawn. Bring a towel or mat and join us for sunset yoga. No previous experience is necessary! No registration is required.
4/20: Bake Sale Fundraiser for Riverview Center with Sociology Club, NISG, and Active Minds
We will be hosting a bake sale from 11AM-3PM in Maucker Union to raise money to support Riverview Center and the resources they provide to the community.
4/24: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Tabling
We will be tabling in Maucker Union from 11AM-3PM to share information about events, promote awareness and resources, and answer any questions!
4/25: Panther Pantry Donation Event
Donate to those in need through the Panther Pantry! Drop off locations are Panther Pantry, Gilchrist 117, Gilchrist 002, Hall of Flags in the Curris Business Building, and lobby of Nielsen Fieldhouse. All donations go to the Panther Pantry for the UNI Community. All donations are accepted, but below are some current items needed:
- Mac and cheese/easy mac
- Rice/Rices mixes
- Cake/Cookie mix
- Granola Bars
- Fruit cups/applesauce pouches
- Sauces - BBQ, sriracha, soy sauce
- Spices - pepper/salt/taco
- Helper Meals (Hamburger/Tuna Helper)
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Tissues
- Ethnic hair care products
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Soap (laundry/dish/body)
- Pots/Pans/Spatulas
- Toothbrushes/Toothpaste/Floss
4/26: Denim Day
Wear denim to combat victim blaming and destructive myths that surround sexual violence. Denim Day encourages community members to make a social statement with their fashion by wearing jeans on this day as a visible means of protest against the misconceptions that surround sexual violence.
We will be tabling in Maucker Union from 11AM-3PM to promote awareness, share resources, and answer questions. Learn more at: https://denimday.org/why-denim
4/27: Green Dot Scavenger Hunt
Green Dot will be hosting a Scavenger Hunt all over campus. Grab some friends or complete them individually. There are 10 Green Dot displays around campus.
Find (at least) 5 of them and add your Green Dot. Once you’ve found them and added your Green Dot, fill out this form for your chance to win a prize:
4/28: Sexual Assault Awareness Pet Therapy Event with Pet Pals
Join us in Maucker Union Ballroom B from 3-4PM to release some stress in a safe space with animals!
