Sexual Assault Awareness Month
We're dying the UC Davis fountains teal!
Thursday, April 5 th is the “National Day to End Sexual Violence”
The UC Davis campus
In honor of the “National Day to End Sexual Violence,” the UC Davis fountains will be dyed teal, the official color of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Please take notice on this day of the fountains throughout our campus as we unite in solidarity to collectively focus upon the societal problem of sexual violence and the ways in which services like ours are working to end this violence and seek justice for its victims.
Film Viewing and Discussion: “Searching for Angela Shelton”
Call to request a viewing of the film to show in your class or campus program
Filmmaker Angela Shelton travels the U.S. meeting other Angela Sheltons in an effort to survey women in America . She discovers that 24 out of the 40 Angela Sheltons she spoke to had been raped, beaten or molested. What started as a survey becomes a journey of self-discovery during which she decides to finally confront her own past and her father - on Father's Day. The other Angela Sheltons help her complete the journey by teaching the filmmaker about healing, faith and the power of the human spirit, no matter what your name is.
For more information contact Shauna Stratton in the Campus Violence Prevention Program at 752-3299.
Shine the Light: “What is done in the dark shall come to light…”
Tuesday, April 10 th , 6:30 p.m., Coffee House, front steps
Sexual assault is the most under-reported crime in the world. It is an act of violence that silences its victims; forcing them into darkness. By “Shining the Light on Sexual Assault”, we are removing the power of the darkness of sexual assault and focusing “light” onto this subject so that people can talk about it and hopefully work together to eliminate it.
Contact: sstratton@ucdavis.edu
Womyn of Color Conference
Friday – Sunday, April 20 - 22, 2007 , U.C. Davis
The Womyn of Color Coalition at UC Davis is very excited to host the 6th annual UC-wide Womyn of Color Conference, April 20-22, 2007. This years theme, "Decolonizing Ourselves: Reconceptualizing Our Lives," invites the UC community to consider the ways colonization has impacted the past, present and future of womyn of color as well as the creative ways we have worked to reconceptualize our lives beyond the limits and borders of colonization.
Contact: http://wrrc.ucdavis.edu
Silent Survivor Project
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, April 23 rd , 25 th and 27 th , 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. , East Quad
“Silent Survivor” is an awareness campaign adapted from a national program that focuses on domestic homicide. Placed on the front of each silhouette is a true story of peoples' direct and indirect experiences with sexual assault. The concept is simple - let each woman tell her story in her own unique way. This very action serves many purposes. It acts as an educational tool for those who come to view the Silent Survivors Project; and it allows those who are still suffering in silence to understand that they are not alone.
Contact: sstratton@ucdavis.edu
Women's Self-Defense Workshop (RAD)
Tuesday, April 24 th , 7:00 pm , ARC, Meeting Rm. #1
This 2-hour introductory workshop teaches strategies to increase awareness and reduce risk, as well as provide simple self-defense techniques designed for women of all ages, body types and physical abilities. This class will enhance confidence, increase security, and help you to realize your own power.
Contact: The Women's Resources and Research Center @ 530-752-3372
Denim Day California
Wednesday, April 25 th
Participate in Denim Day California . Denim Day is being sponsored by the Campus Violence Prevention Program and the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA). Denim Day began because of a court decision to overturn a rape conviction because the victim was wearing jeans. The Italian Supreme Court dismissed charges against a 45-year-old rape suspect because his 18-year old victim was wearing jeans at the time of the attack. The Court stated in its decision that “It is common knowledge...that jeans cannot even be partly removed without the effective help of the person wearing them...and it is impossible if the victim is struggling with all her might.” The judgment sparked a worldwide outcry from those who understand coercion, threats and violence go along with the act of rape. The unpopular verdict became an international symbol of myth-based injustice for sexual assault victims.
Contact:sstratton@ucdavis.edu
Covering Race and Gender:
The Myth of Journalistic Neutrality
Wednesday, April 25, 4:10 p.m. , Mee Room, 3rd Floor, Memorial Union
Join Dr. Robert Jensen, Associate Professor, University of Texas at Austin, School of Journalism to analyze the influence of journalism in perpetuating gender and racial stereotypes. Using examples, Jensen examines how news reporting is filtered through the lens of the dominant Anglo-Saxon and masculine culture, and reveals the impact of gender bias and cultural ignorance on credibility and fairness in news reporting.
Contact: sstratton@uccdavis.edu
Is Masculinity a Bad Deal For Men?
A Brown Bag Discussion with Dr. Robert Jensen
Thursday, April 26, Noon , 105 North Hall
Contact: sstratton@ucdavis.edu
The Death of Empathy:
How Privilege Robs Us From Caring
Thursday, April 26, 6:00 p.m. , Memorial Union
One of the most devastating consequences of unearned privilege -- both for those on top and, for very different reasons, those who suffer beneath -- is the death of empathy. Too many people with privileges of various kinds -- based on race or gender, economic status or citizenship in a powerful country -- go to great lengths not to know, to stay unaware of the reality of how so many live without our privilege. Join Dr. Robert Jensen for a look at how privilege undermines the capacity for empathy, and limits the possibilities for solidarity.
Contact: sstratton@ucdavis.edu
RAD Women's Self-Defense Course
Saturday - Sunday, April 28th – 29th, 9:00am - 4:00pm
For location call the Women's Resources and Research Center at (530) 752-3372
This Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class teaches strategies to increase awareness and reduce risk, as well as provide simple self-defense techniques designed for women of all ages, body types and physical abilities. This course will enhance confidence, increase security, and help you to realize your own power.
Women Take Back the Night
Tuesday, May 8 th , 6:10 p.m. , East Quad
Join in protesting violence against women at the 26th annual UC Davis Women Take Bak the Night. This event includes a presentation by popular feminist Nandi Crosby, musical performances by Sacramento artist Dre and the Spokes, fire dancing by Bliss Butterfly, a march through the streets of Davis, survivor speak out, free food, poetry and a candlelight vigil.
