Project Happyvism
#ThisIsAmerica is a series that brings together UConn faculty, alumni, and students to discuss and unpack systematic racism, social justice, and human rights issues.
It spotlights the individuals, organizations and movements fighting for justice and equity, and against oppression and white supremacy.
Enjoy access to our free Social Justice Resource Guide here.
This Is America: Sexual Violence
Tuesday, November 15 | 7 - 9 p.m. ET
Doris & Simon Konover Auditorium and Livestream
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three women and one in six men have experienced sexual violence. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center reports that almost half of all transgender people have been sexually assaulted at some point in their lives. Sexual violence is common, and happens at higher rates for some communities based on factors such as race, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status, disability status, ad immigration status.
Join us for an engaging discussion on the root causes of sexual violence, an overview of UConn student, staff, and faculty anti-violence efforts that bring us to this contemporary moment of evolution, how to interrupt and prevent sexual violence on college campuses, and much more.
Access the Livestream here at 7 PM EST!
Audience Q&A
- Everyone will have the opportunity to submit questions, either in-person at Konover Auditorium or virtually via this Google form.
- Please be resepctful and courteous to our Panel.
Meet Our Panel
Sponsors
UConn Alumni
UConn School of Social Work
UConn Native American Cultural Programs
UConn College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
UConn African American Cultural Center
UConn Asian American Cultural Center
UConn African American Alumni Council
UConn Office of Diversity & Inclusion
UConn Women's Center
Questions & Additional Information
If you have questions or require additional information for this events, please contact Abigail G. Jackson, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, via email.
Continuing Education Credits
Participants wishing to earn CECs must attend the full program as we do not prorate CECs for partial attendance. Upon successfully completing the program, you will receive an email from SSWCE@uconn.edu inviting you to apply for CECs and pay the $15 administrative recording fee. You must use the same first name, last name and email address when you register for the program and apply for CECs.
Please provide your full name and email address during the registration process to receive more information.
All Zoom information would be provided upon registration.
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