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Wear Teal Day

Tue, Apr 1, 2025

Wear Teal Day is an annual event that takes place on the first Tuesday of April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). In 2025, Wear Teal Day will be on April 1st. The day aims to raise awareness and prevent sexual violence, harassment, and abuse through education. Wearing teal, the color of sexual violence prevention, is a way to show support for survivors and embrace your voice for change. You can wear teal clothing, nail polish, socks, ties, hats, scarves, and more. Tag @cwge_bgsu on Instagram to share your Wear Teal Day photos. To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the CWGE or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) office at cwge@bgsu.edu.  CONTENT WARNING: This event will share the stories of those who have been impacted by violence. Please be aware of your own well-being and take time to process. 

SAAM Teal Yarn Storm

Wed, Apr 2, 2025 2pm to 4pm

Union Oval

Join Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services on Wednesday, April 2nd from 2-4p near the Union Oval to install the 2025 SAAM Teal Yarn Storm! Help turn campus teal to bring awareness to sexual violence and show support to survivors.  What is a yarn storm? Yarn storming is a type of graffiti or street art that employs colorful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn or fiber rather than paint or chalk. It is frequently used as a form of political resistance. Yarn storming has become synonymous with the current feminist movement due in part to the reclamation of the traditionally feminine arts of knitting and/or crocheting to partake in the traditionally masculine graffiti scene. To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the CWGE or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact gvpes@bgsu.edu

Survivor Safe Space

Thu, Apr 3, 2025 9am to 5pm

Hayes Hall, 278

We recognize that April can be a difficult time for people, so every Thursday this month the CWGE lounge in 278 Hayes Hall will be a designated safe space for anyone who needs time to decompress, meditate, or talk to one of our staff members. Additionally, the lounge is open Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm—students, faculty, and staff are welcome to stop in for support, a snack, a hot beverage, or a free craft from our craft cart. To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the CWGE or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) office at cwge@bgsu.edu.  CONTENT WARNING: This event will share the stories of those who have been impacted by violence. Please be aware of your own well-being and take time to process. 

Take Back the Night

Fri, Apr 4, 2025 5pm to 10pm

Jerome Library, Pallister Conference Room

On Friday, April 4th, Take Back the Night will be returning to Bowling Green State University in the Jerome Library’s Pallister Conference Room from 5:00p-10:00p. Take Back the Night is an active demonstration, protest, and empowerment event for individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence, sexual violence, or stalking. In addition to local efforts, Take Back the Night is recognized annually across the country. This event is held to provide a safe, supportive, and uplifting space for individuals to speak out about the violence in their lives, mourn those who have lost their lives due to violence, advocate for those living with violence, and be in community. 5:00-6:15p Resource Fair and Community Art 6:15-7:00p Welcome Program 7:15-8:15p March 8:30-9:30p Survivor Speak-Out  9:30-10:00p Closing Activity     To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the CWGE or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) office at cwge@bgsu.edu.  CONTENT WARNING: This event will share the stories of those who have been impacted by violence. Please be aware of your own well-being and take time to process. 

"What Were You Wearing"

Wed, Apr 9, 2025 8:30am to 6:30pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 207

The Cocoon will display their exhibit “What Were You Wearing” to dismantle the myth that sexual violence happens because of what someone was wearing. This display has been created based on real survivor stories and actual depictions of the clothing that they were wearing. To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the CWGE or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) office at cwge@bgsu.edu.  CONTENT WARNING: This event will share the stories of those who have been impacted by violence. Please be aware of your own well-being and take time to process. 

Survivor Safe Space

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 9am to 5pm

Hayes Hall, 278

We recognize that April can be a difficult time for people, so every Thursday this month the CWGE lounge in 278 Hayes Hall will be a designated safe space for anyone who needs time to decompress, meditate, or talk to one of our staff members. Additionally, the lounge is open Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm—students, faculty, and staff are welcome to stop in for support, a snack, a hot beverage, or a free craft from our craft cart. To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the CWGE or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) office at cwge@bgsu.edu.  CONTENT WARNING: This event will share the stories of those who have been impacted by violence. Please be aware of your own well-being and take time to process. 
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Crocheting for a Cause Launch

Wed, Feb 5, 2025 12pm to 3pm

Hayes Hall, Room 203

Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services presents the 2025 Crocheting for a Cause Launch! Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 12-3p in 203 Hayes Hall (CWGE Conference Room). Crocheting for a Cause is a yearly campaign to bring awareness to sexual violence and show support of survivors. GVPES supplies crocheting/knitting supplies and encourages participants to work at their leisure throughout February and March. All completed pieces are gathered in early April and added to the existing collection to form our Sexual Assault Awareness Month Yarn Storm.  The Launch is a great time to pick up your supplies, meet other crafters, and learn more about our SAAM Yarn Storm. Don’t know how to crochet/knit but still want to participate? No problem! Staff will be on hand to teach the basics. If you are unable to attend, stop by 278 Hayes Hall Monday-Friday, 9a-5p to pick up supplies. Can’t make it over to Hayes? We can make arrangements for delivery. All finished pieces turned in by April 1st will be included in the SAAM Yarn Storm.  To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the CWGE or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact gvpes@bgsu.edu
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Survivor Safe Space

Thu, Oct 31, 2024 9am to 5pm

Hayes Hall, 278

We recognize that October can be a difficult time for people, so every Thursday this month the CWGE lounge in 278 Hayes Hall will be a designated safe space for anyone who needs time to decompress, meditate, or talk to one of our staff members. Additionally, the lounge is open Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm—students, faculty, and staff are welcome to stop in for support, a snack, a hot beverage, or a free craft from our craft cart. To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the CWGE or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) office at cwge@bgsu.edu.  CONTENT WARNING: This event will share the stories of those who have been impacted by violence. Please be aware of your own well-being and take time to process. 
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Silent Witness Project

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 10am to 4pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Outside of Falcon Outfitters

In 1990, the Silent Witness Project began hosting community-based exhibits to make visible the tragic results of domestic violence, educate people about its prevalence, and advocate for an end to it. Today, the Silent Witness Project is an international force with displays in all 50 states and 23 countries. The Northwest Ohio Silent Witness Project exhibit features more than 50 figures and dozens of retired chest plates, each representing a life abruptly and violently ended by an intimate partner or stalker. A portion of the exhibit will be on display Thursday, October 29 from 10a-4p outside of Falcon Outfitters. To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the CWGE or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) office at cwge@bgsu.edu.  CONTENT WARNING: This event will share the stories of those who have been impacted by violence. Please be aware of your own well-being and take time to process. 
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Empty Place at the Table

Mon, Oct 28, 2024

Social House @ The Oaks, Carillon Place, Kreischer Sundial, and The Nest in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services presents Empty Place at the Table to honor and recognize women and children in Northwest Ohio who have had their lives taken due to domestic violence. This project began in 1993 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, and the display demonstrates the way domestic violence devastates a community and family. These victims of violence will not be forgotten. All stories have been provided by the Bethany House in Toledo, OH. The exhibit will be on display from October 1st to October 31st in Social House @ The Oaks, Carillon Place, Kreischer Sundial, and The Nest in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the CWGE or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) office at cwge@bgsu.edu.  CONTENT WARNING: This event will share the stories of those who have been impacted by violence. Please be aware of your own well-being and take time to process. 
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Survivor Safe Space

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 9am to 5pm

Hayes Hall, 278

We recognize that October can be a difficult time for people, so every Thursday this month the CWGE lounge in 278 Hayes Hall will be a designated safe space for anyone who needs time to decompress, meditate, or talk to one of our staff members. Additionally, the lounge is open Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm—students, faculty, and staff are welcome to stop in for support, a snack, a hot beverage, or a free craft from our craft cart. To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the CWGE or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) office at cwge@bgsu.edu.  CONTENT WARNING: This event will share the stories of those who have been impacted by violence. Please be aware of your own well-being and take time to process. 
This is a past event.

"What Were You Wearing"

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 8am to 6:30pm

Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 207

The Cocoon will display their exhibit “What Were You Wearing” to dismantle the myth that sexual violence happens because of what someone was wearing. This display has been created based on real survivor stories and actual depictions of the clothing that they were wearing. To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the CWGE or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event. If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) office at cwge@bgsu.edu.  CONTENT WARNING: This event will share the stories of those who have been impacted by violence. Please be aware of your own well-being and take time to process. 

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