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OFFICE OF ANTI-VIOLENCE INITATIVES
SPRING 2005 EVENTS
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS WEEK
Monday April 4 th - Friday April 8 th
Daily Activities
• Information tables in the Student Center from 10:00am - 2:00pm (Mon - Thurs)
• Posting of banners made by co-sponsoring organizations
• Distribution of teal ribbon pins and white ribbon pins from White Ribbon Campaign (WRC)
• Signing of "Men Against Violence Against Women" pledge by WRC
• Teal ribbons on trees and lampposts
• Stakes of statistics along pathway from Eickhoff Hall to Loser Hall
Sunday, April 3, 2005
Guest Speaker: Tony Porter
8:00 - 9:00 pm , Forcina 134
Due to space limitations this event is by invitation only to Athletes and Greek Letter Orgs.
Tony Porter is a co-founder of "A Call to Men, the National Association of Men and Women Committed to Ending Violence Against Women." Mr. Porter also serves as male spokesperson for the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA). He analyzes and focuses on the problems of sexism as it relates to sexual assault, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and all forms of violence against women.
Monday, April 4, 2005
Breakfast with Tony Porter
9:00 - 10:30am , Eickhoff 158
For WRC, Greek Leaders, and Sexual Assault Awareness Week Committee only
WRC, Greek Leaders, and the Sexual Assault Awareness Planning Committee will meet with Tony Porter to discuss activism efforts addressing sexual victimization.
Presentation: Yanar Mohammed: "Women's Struggle for Equality and Freedom in Iraq "
11:30am, Brower Student Center Rm 202 West
All are invited!
Lecture by Yanar Mohammed entitled "Women's Struggle for Equality and Freedom in Iraq ." Sponsored by WGS, WILL, GUTS, and academic co-sponsors.
Sexual Assault Awareness Movie Night
8:30 - 10:30pm , Eickhoff Hall Rm. 113
All are invited!
To start off Sexual Assault Awareness Week, the Office of Anti-Violence Initiatives will be holding a free screening of "Tape," a ground-breaking independent film starring Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, and Robert Sean Leonard. This film explores the intricacies and complexities of sexual assault and how relationships are forever changed. A panel discussion will follow the movie. Snacks and refreshments will be provided to all attendees!
Wednesday, April 6, 2005
Take Back the Night Rally
8:30pm , Quimby's Prairie/Steps of Green Hall
All are invited!
Take Back the Night is an international rally and march that is organized in local communities with the purpose of unifying women, men, and children in an awareness of violence against women, children, and families. The event is a collaboration of community and campus and other interested persons who are ready to take a stand against violence and make the night safe for everyone. Sponsored by TCNJ's Women's Center.
Thursday, April 7, 2005
Sexual Assault Awareness Coffee House
8:00 - 10:00pm , Cromwell Hall Lounge
All are invited!
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Office of Anti-Violence Initiatives, along with other campus and community groups, will be holding a free Coffee House featuring information tables, an open microphone for musicians, poets and speakers, and other interactive events. Beverages and baked goods will be provided to all attendees. This event will help create an open dialogue about sexual assault on campus and how it affects everyone's lives, as well as provide important resources to students, staff, faculty, and community members.
ATHLETES AND GREEK LETTER ORGANIZATIONS
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS
Sunday April 3rd- Friday April 14 th
Sunday, April 3, 2005
Guest Speaker: Tony Porter
8:00 - 9:00pm , Forcina Hall Rm. 134
Open to athletes and Greek letter organizations
Tony Porter is a co-founder of "A Call to Men, the National Association of Men and Women Committed to Ending Violence Against Women." Mr. Porter also serves as male spokesperson for the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NJCASA).He analyzes and focuses on the problems of sexism as it relates to sexual assault, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and all forms of violence against women.
Monday, April 4, 2005
Breakfast Meeting
9:00 - 10:30am , Eickhoff Hall Rm 158
Fraternity and Sorority leaders meet with Tony Porter.
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Flag Football Tournament
12:00pm , Football field/ Green Lane fields
Proceeds of this tournament will be donated to Womanspace. Sponsored by IGC.
Monday, April 11, 2005
Mini Seminar: Sexual Assault Overview
8:00 - 9:30pm , Forcina Hall Rm 132
All are invited!
Jackie Deitch-Stackhouse, the Office of Anti-Violence Initiatives Coordinator at TCNJ, will discuss topics including consent, victim blaming, and the resources available. Sponsored by Panhellenic, IGC, Sigma Pi, OAVI.
Tuesday April 12, 2005
Mini-Seminar: Rutgers ' SCREAM Theater
8:00 - 9:00pm , Forcina Hall Rm. 134
All are invited!
A peer interactive theater troupe comprised of diverse students dedicated to educating the community on issues of interpersonal violence. SCREAM stands for Students Challenging Realities and Educating Against Myths. The students in SCREAM create and perform eye-opening, improvisational, interactive skits for their peer and other individuals within the community. Sponsored by WRC, Sigma Pi.
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
"Guy Fi: The Fictions That Rule Men's Lives"
2:00 - 3:30pm , Decker Hall Lounge
All are invited!
Dr. Chris Kilmartin will perform an educational / comedic routine. Sponsored by WRC.
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Sexual Assault Panel
8:00 - 10:00pm , Forcina Hall Rm 134
All are invited!
A panel will discuss the topic, "Sexual Assault: It's on our campus. What are we going to do about it?" Panel members include a passionate student perspective from the WRC, Professor Elizabeth Spohr from Women & Gender Studies, representatives from the local law enforcement, and Womanspace. Jackie Deitch-Stackhouse will moderate. Sponsored by Sigma Pi.
For more information on resources available through the OAVI or to arrange a meeting, please contact Jackie at deitch@tcnj.edu.
