Events & Programs
April: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Every April, GVPES participates in Sexual Assault Awareness Month with extensive programming and awareness activities to educate the BGSU Community about sexual violence.
We recognize that April can be a difficult time for people, so every Thursday this month the GVPES 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.
For more information, contact gvpes@bgsu.edu or visit our website
pril 6, April 13, April 20, 278 Hayes Hall, 9AM-5PM
We recognize that April can be a difficult time for people, so every Thursday this month the 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.
For more information, contact gvpes@bgsu.edu or visit our website at bgsu.edu/gvpes
Location: Union Oval, Clock Tower, and Old Campus
At the beginning of April, teal ribbons will be placed around campus to create awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
Location: Drop-off sites TBD
Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services will be hosting a Survivor Kit Donation Drive as a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Items will be donated to the Wood County Hospital and given to survivors of sexual violence when they receive medical treatment. The donation drive will run from April 3-21. Donation items needed are new sweatpants and shorts in various sizes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wash, and washcloths.
Time: 10AM-3PM CWGE conference room, 3PM-4PM Union
Location: CWGE Conference Room/Union Oval
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is represented by the color teal. Members of the BGSU community have crafted teal yarn pieces that they will join to create a yarn storm instillation to bring awareness to SAAM.
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm daily
Location: BTSU
The Cocoon will display their exhibit “What Were You Wearing?” to dismantle the rape 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.
Time: 9:00AM registration, 10:00AM 5k starts, 10:15AM dog walk starts
Location: Student Recreation Center
Show your support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and stay active by participating in the SAAM 5K and Dog Walk! This event is a fundraiser and benefit for the Center for Violence Prevention and Education and The Cocoon, which provides crisis intervention and emotional support for victims of sexual assault, stalking, sexual harassment, and sex trafficking.
Sign up here:
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Union Oval
In partnership with The Cocoon, the GVPES will display t-shirts from an ongoing collection from victims/survivors have created to voice their experience with sexual assault. Join us all day in the Union Oval to read through the experiences that members of the BGSU and BG community have faced.
This year, Denim Day is April 26, but Residence Life will be honoring Denim Day with a full week! Join in on the conversation and find out what denim represents this April.
Visit the BGSU Denim Week website to learn more about ongoing social media challenges and how to get involved!
The Feminist and GVPES Ambassadors will be tabling on 4/26 from 1:00p-3:00p in the Union to pass out buttons – but keep an eye out – programming will be going on every day!
Join the Browne Popular Culture Library and the Center for Violence Prevention and Education for an interactive movie night to strengthen your Green Dot Bystander Intervention skills! On Monday, February 27th at 5PM we will be screening the film Love Affair, a 1939 classic starring Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer that inspired later romantic media like An Affair to Remember, Sleepless in Seattle, and The Mindy Project.
Guests can search for “green dots” and “red dots” in the film, have the opportunity to check out the Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month exhibit, and participate in a raffle to win a gift basket featuring YA novels, Green Dot swag, candy, and much more!
Snacks will be provided. All are welcome to attend and participate, but we would especially like to encourage those who have been through Green Dot training to attend in order to boost their Green Dot skills.
Please contact Bryan Bove at bbove@bgsu.edu with questions.
278 Hayes Hall, 12PM-2PM
Join the CWGE and Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services on February 20th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm in 278 Hayes Hall as we kick off Crocheting for a Cause! This is a great time to pick up your supplies and meet other crafters. Did we mention there will be a hot chocolate bar AND snacks? You don’t want to miss it!
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, don’t worry! You can stop by 278 Hayes Hall Monday-Friday, 9:00a-5:00p to pick up supplies. Can’t make it over to Hayes? We’ve got you covered! We can make arrangements for delivery.
Additionally, a second check-in event will be held March 20 from 12PM-2PM in 278 Hayes Hall!
All crocheted pieces must be turned in by April 5th in order to be part of the Yarn Storming for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
If you have any questions, contact Kori Koschalk-Newmister at korik@bgsu.edu.
August 24: GVPES/CWGE Open House
September 19: Green Dot Week, "Getting to Know Green Dot"
September 20: Green Dot Week, "What's Your Green Dot?"
September 21: Green Dot Week, "Cookies and Consent Cookie Decorating"
September 22: Green Dot Week Tabling
September 23: Green Dot Week Social Media Takeover
October 3: Silent Witness Unveiling at the Main Library in Toledo
October 3-31: Empty Place at the Table Displays
October 7: Paint the Rock for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 17-21: Red Flag Campaign Display
October 19: Clothesline Project with The Cocoon
October 25: Silent Witness
November 1-11: Masculinities Month Essay Contest
The events highlighted during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month may share stories of those who have been impacted by violence or details of traumatic experiences. Take the time to process how these images may impact or trigger you.
Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services seeks to foster a culture that prioritizes consent and respect and actively responds to survivors by supporting them and their allies. Additional resources and reporting options are listed below.
- BGSU Counseling Center 419.372.2081 (Confidential)
- BGSU Psychological Services Center: 419.372.2540 (Confidential)
- Wood County Hospital: 419.534.8900 (Confidential)
- Wood County Crisis Line – 419.502.4673 (Confidential)
- RAINN – National Hotline – 800.656.4673 (Confidential)
- Gender Violence Prevention and Education Services: 419.372.7227 (Non-Confidential)
- The Cocoon – 419.373.1730 (Confidential)
- A confidential advocate is located in 260 Hayes Hall (listed Office Assistants)
- Please note, these are current hours and are subject to change based on advocate availability
- Monday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Office of Title IX: 419.372.8476 (Non-Confidential)
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (Confidential)
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) (Confidential)
Please email gvpes@bgsu.edu if you have any questions about our Domestic Violence Awareness Month programming or other future events.
Updated: 05/09/2023 02:02PM