As part of its continuing effort to raise awareness of the issue of sexual assault on campus, Occidental’s Project SAFE will present Empowerment Week Sept. 29-Oct. 6.
The eight-day program features a series of events to promote education and resources on sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking.
Monday, Sept. 29
RAINN Day: Meet Project SAFE
Get to know our staff and find out what it means to be an Oxy Upstander, active bystander and community member.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Quad
Project SAFE Keynote Speaker Sharon Love
Through her work with the One Love Foundation, Sharon Love honors the memory of her daughter, Yeardley Love, a University of Virginia senior, lacrosse player and Theta who lost her life to relationship violence at the hands of her ex-boyfriend two weeks before graduation.
6:30 p.m. in Mosher 1
Tuesday, Sept. 30
Project SAFE: Chalk the Quad!
Bust common domestic/dating violence myths and show your support for survivors.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Quad
Project SAFE: Healthy Conflict Resolution Workshop
Join Project SAFE and Emmons Counseling for a workshop and discussion on tools to resolve conflict in intimate relationships, friendships, and in your community.
5 p.m. in the JSC Faculty Commons
Wednesday, Oct. 1
Tie-Dye for Domestic/Dating Violence Awareness
Bring an item you wish to tie-dye purple to show your support for survivors and victims of dating and domestic violence.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Quad
Thursday, Oct. 2
Love Your Body Day
Join Project SAFE in fostering positive body image and self-esteem.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Quad
Film Screening and Discussion of Girl Rising
Girl Rising is a documentary that illuminates how the global movement to educate girls is combating sexual violence, dismantling systems of oppression and empowering communities.
7 p.m. in Weingart 117
Friday, Oct. 3
Tie-Dye Pick Up
Pick up your finished tie-dye clothing.
All day in the JSC Quad or Project SAFE Office
Saturday, Oct. 4
Domestic/Dating Violence Awareness Athletic Games
6 p.m. Volleyball: Oxy vs. Chapman University
7 p.m. Soccer: Oxy vs. Cal Lutheran University
Monday, Oct. 6
National Day of Unity
Wear your tie-dye or anything purple in solidarity with victims and survivors of domestic/dating violence.
All day
