Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Review

April was full of events to promote awareness about sexual assault and violence.
SARC started off the month with National Day of Action, where we teamed up with the six colleges and even UCSD’s grad housing and medical school to plant flowers for strength. We provided pots and forget-me-not flower seeds so that participants could plant their own flower and pledge to end violence or to honor a victim. This was a great success and students all over UCSD now have sprouting plants in their homes showing that they took a stand.
 The month continued with Gender Buffets at the Women’s Center every Friday, ‘See you at the Cross’ events, SAAM displays, and tabling on library walk.
Denim Day was April 21st, and students and staff got together to promote awareness of sexual violence with many of our friends and organizations on campus. Vice Chancellor Penny Rue spoke, and denim patches were decoreated for the Denim Day 2011 display.
At the end of the month, A.S Women’s Commission put on another Take Back the night and it was extremely well done. With preformances by Eveoke and the Dots, and an open mic for testimonials, it was an empowering night for all who attended.


Thank you to the entire SAAM committee for making April
and Sexual Assault Awareness Month a great success.

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