Tuesday, April 3, 2012

2012 SAAM Calendar of Events!


SAAM 2012 – List of Events

Tuesday April 3rd-
Red Flag Campaign Workshop
2:00 - 3:15
Location: LSC210
Information about the red flags of intimate partner violence will be discussed and participants will have the opportunity to write their own red flag behavior on a flag to be displayed on the plaza day.



Wednesday April 4th-
Film Screening – The Price of Pleasure
Hosted by Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Clark 103
This eye-opening and disturbing film places the voices of critics, producers, and performers alongside the observations of men and women as they candidly discuss the role pornography has played in shaping relationships. Going beyond the debate of liberal versus conservative so common in the culture, this film provides a holistic understanding of pornography as it debunks common myths.




Thursday April 5th
Real Workshop: Intersecting Identities and Barriers to Care
Come and explore how different identities can create both real and perceived barriers to seeking resources for survivors of sexual assault and rape.
Time: 1:30 – 2:30
Location: LSC 211E



Thursday April 5th
Clothesline Project display and t-shirt making
Partner with GUIDE
Location: AV
Time: 6-8pm
The clothesline project is a visual display of shirts with messages and illustrations that have been designed by survivors (or their loved ones). The shirts will be displayed and students will also have the opportunity to make shirts that represent their experiences for the exhibit.



Monday April 9th
Film Screening: Men and Boys Healing
Partner with GUIDE
Location: Clark A102
Time: 7-9
One in six men in the United States are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. 'Boys and Men Healing' documents the impact that sexual abuse has on individuals and society. Three men tell their stories of survival and recovery and reveal how speaking out helped them heal and reclaim their lives.

 
Tuesday April 10th
SAAM day on the Plaza
Location: Plaza
Time: 10-4pm
SAAM awareness on the plaza will include games, prizes, community and campus resources, the Clothesline Project, the Red Flag Campaign, CTMO and more!


Wednesday April 11th
WGAC Open House/Breakfast-
Location: WGAC
Time: 9-4
Stop by WGAC to grab some grub, say hi, meet the staff, and check out some of our great resources. We will have games, raffles and refreshments all day.


Friday April 13th-
Workshop- Lean On Me: How to Support Survivors of Sexual Violence
Location: LSC 227
Time: 11:15-12:15
This workshop will explore the experiences of secondary survivors. We will discuss how to best support the survivors in our lives while also taking care of our own emotional needs.


Monday April 16th-
Film: The Price of Pleasure
Partner with GUIDE
Location: Clark A102
Time: 7-9p
This eye-opening and disturbing film places the voices of critics, producers, and performers alongside the observations of men and women as they candidly discuss the role pornography has played in shaping relationships. Going beyond the debate of liberal versus conservative so common in the culture, this film provides a holistic understanding of pornography as it debunks common myths.


Tuesday April 17th
Workshop: Tips for Faculty on How to Support Survivors
Facilitated by: Jennifer Babos
Location: LSC 203
Time: 12-1:30
This workshop will explore tips for faculty who wish to learn more about how to best support survivors of interpersonal violence in their classrooms.



Tuesday April 17th 
Workshop: Queering Gender: How the Social Construction of Gender Leads to Verbal, Physical and Sexual Violence
2-3:30
LSC 210
This participatory session with Thomas Walker, PhD from the University of Denver will critically examine gender as it intersects with other identities. Participants will be encouraged to think complexly about the social construction of gender with an aim of “queering” contemporary notions of gender to help prevent the stifling gender socialization that leads to violence in its many forms.

 

Wednesday April 18th
Clothesline Project Display and T-shirt Making
Location: LSC sunken lounge
Time: 11-4
The clothesline project is a visual display of shirts with messages and illustrations that have been designed by survivors (or their loved ones). The shirts will be displayed and students will also have the opportunity to make shirts that represent their experiences for the exhibit.


Wednesday April 25th
Women at Noon: Mia Mingus
Location: Grey rock room
Time: 12-1
It is always better to speak. Come to this lunchtime session to learn about the survivor experience, on-going work to end sexual violence and what bystanders can do to shift conditions that perpetuate violence. This session is designed to serve as an introduction that will leave participants with an understanding of why survivor leadership is critical for our movements.


Wednesday April 25th
Take Back The Night
Location: Sculpture Garden, LSC
Time: 6-9
This internationally recognized rally and protest creates an atmosphere of empowerment, while raising awareness about sexual violence. The events begins with a Speak Out and ends with a march to Old Town Square where keynote speakers include Mia Mingus and Suzi Q.


Monday April 30th
CTMO Carnival
Location: AV
Time: 6-9
The Consent Turns Me On carnival will include games, prizes and the CTMO photo booth. Bring your best CTMO pick-up lines!

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