In partnership with The Cocoon, the Office of the Dean of Students will display t-shirts from an ongoing collection created by victims/survivors to voice their experiences with interpersonal violence. Join us in the Union Oval to read the experiences of members of the BGSU and BG community. Staff from The Cocoon will be on site for anyone who needs to talk. Decompression activities and the PAWS Team will be available. To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the ODOS at odos@bgsu.edu 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 Office of the Dean of Students at odos@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 is an active empowerment and demonstration event for individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence and sexual violence, including sexual assault, sexual abuse, trafficking, stalking, gender harassment, and relationship violence. 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. On Sunday, April 12th, Take Back the Night will be returning to Bowling Green State University in the Jerome Library’s Pallister Conference Room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Schedule of Events: 5:30p Doors Open On-site screen printing provided by the BGSU Print Society (Bandanas provided but attendees can bring their own items to be printed as well)   Survivor art exhibit Community art 6:15-7p Welcome Program Featured Keynote Speakers Rosa Beltre: President and CEO of the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV) Sheena Barnes: Entrepreneur, Community Activist, and member of the Toledo Public Schools Board of Education  7:15-8:15p Campus March 8:30-9:30p Survivor Speak-Out 9:30-10p Closing Program To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need additional services, assistance, or modifications to fully participate in this event either by contacting the Office of the Dean of Students or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services prior to the event. If you have any questions or need assistance with parking, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students at odos@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. 

Wear Teal Day is an annual event that takes place in April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). 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 @bgsu_odosipr 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 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 Office of the Dean of Students at odos@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.   

The Cocoon will display the exhibit “What Were You Wearing?” to dismantle the myth that interpersonal 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 ODOS 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 Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS) at odos@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. 

Start National Transfer Student Week on a high note with a free cereal and milk bar hosted by the Office of the Dean of Students. This event is designed to welcome transfer students, build community and highlight the many resources available to support your success at BGSU. What to Expect A free cereal and milk bar to fuel your morning A chance to meet staff from the Office of the Dean of Students Information about programs, services and support designed for transfer students National Transfer Student Week is all about celebrating your journey. This breakfast kickoff is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow transfer students, meet the staff who are here to help you and learn about resources that can make your BGSU experience even stronger.

Flags will be set up in the field to represent all the victims of the September 11,  2001 attacks. 2,975 small flags will represent the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Two large flags will represent Kathy Hawk Nicosia (’69) and William Ruth (’71, ’73), two BGSU alumni who were killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.