sexual assault
Walk a mile in their shoes, learn about sexual assault
Join Student Well-Being for the Walk a Mile in Their Shoes event, which is an opportunity to raise awareness on campus about the serious causes, effects and remediation to sexualized violence.
Read More »Wear teal tomorrow — #MinersWearTeal
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Missouri S&T’s Greeks Against Sexual Assault (GASA), Miner Wellness, and Equity and Title IX are inviting all Missouri S&T departments, student organizations, and individuals to join in the Teal Friday Challenge tomorrow (Friday, April 24).
Read More »Student survey results available
The University of Missouri System recently released the results of student climate surveys taken on each of the four UM System campuses. The surveys, which gauge students’ experiences and opinions on sexual misconduct, were conducted in April 2019. Results of Missouri S&T’s student climate survey are available on the S&T Title IX website.
Read More »All encouraged to attend ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’
One in six American women are victims of sexual assault, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” asks men to literally walk a mile in high-heeled shoes to help start the conversation on gender relations. Join the Miner Wellness team at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at the Havener Center for a resource fair. The walk will start at 6 p.m. Shoes will be provided.
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Students step up, stop sexual assault
Doug Roberts, chief of University Police, recognized two students at a ceremony on Oct. 24 for their heroic actions in helping a victim and ending a sexual assault. Roberts presented Addis Greene, a senior in computer engineering, and Sidney Webster, a senior in computer science, with plaques and Missouri S&T STEP UP! Pins.
Read More »Sexual Assault Awareness Week begins today
Sexual Assault Awareness Week (SAAW) will be observed at Missouri S&T from Monday, Nov. 6, through Friday, Nov. 10. To show support for ending sexual assault, activities during the week will include the booth outside the library, where individuals can pick up a “not on our campus” wristband or ride a seesaw to show support for victims.
Read More »Free student tickets available for “Good Kids”
Missouri S&T students with a valid student I.D. can receive free tickets for the Miner League Theatre Players performance of “Good Kids.” Free student tickets must be reserved in advance at the box office by calling 341-4219. Students will be asked to show their I.D. when they pick up the tickets.
“Good Kids,” a play about sexual assault, will be performed in Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 31, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.
Students in several courses will receive extra credit for attending the play. Faculty members are asked to remind their students of this policy and that free tickets are still available.
Read More »McCaskill to speak at S&T today
U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill will speak about combating sexual violence on college and university campuses as part of her “Claire on Campus” tour across Missouri. The event will be held from 2:15-3:30 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 6) in St. Pat’s Ballroom C of the Havener Center.
Read More »April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The following events will be held to “Come Together. Make a Change.” for Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Informational display board and table in the atrium of the Havener Center where you can get facts, post supportive messages and get a Denim Day pin throughout April. A screening of the documentary Please Write Back, followed by […]
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