Ongoing

Clothesline Project (April 11-15)

THE CLOTHESLINE PROJECT will appear on the lawn outside of the Science Center. The clothesline project displays t-shirts that individuals create to express how sexual or domestic violence has affected them. If you are interested in making a t-shirt, please come to our t-shirt workshop on Wednesday April 6th at 9 PM in Kirkland SCR or pick up a t-shirt anonymously at the Response office (Lowell basement) or Cabot B-41.

Pledge Cards (April 11-13)

PLEDGE CARDS are available on tables in the Science Center for individuals to pledge their support to take a stand against sexual violence and acknowledge the universality and importance of the issue.

Wednesday, April 6

T-shirt making workshop

9 PM, Kirkland SCR

Come make a t-shirt to express your feelings, experiences, and thoughts on sexual or domestic violence. The t-shirts will be displayed as part of the Clothesline Project.

Thursday, April 7

TBTN Kick-off Event

Eliot Small Dining Hall, 6-8 PM

We'd like to thank all of our cosponsors, friends, and those planning to attend and help out with the week's events by distributing our publicity bracelets and postings. Please come to hear about the exciting week planned, how you can get involved, and to enjoy the home-baked goods!

Monday, April 11

Human Representation of Sexual Violence at Harvard

11:30 AM-12:30 PM, Memorial Church steps

The number of individuals who reported sexual assault, as conducted by a survey by UHS, will be standing on the steps of Memorial Church to show the magnitude and impact of sexual violence at Harvard.

In Our Voices

8-10 PM, Adams Art Space

A combination of visual, spoken, and performance art pieces pertaining to sexuality and sexual violence including selections from the Vagina Monologues, Spoken Word Society pieces, photography displays, and others. Two speakers from the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Survivor Speaker's Bureau will also speak about their own experiences. Mike's Pastries will be served.

Tuesday, April 12

HAVING OUR SAY:
An Event for Men in Take Back The Night

5-7 PM, Ticknor Lounge, Boylston Hall

An opportunity for men to discuss the issue of sexual assault, rape myths, how alcohol is related to sexual assault with OSAPR male education specialist Danny Meyer and SASH tutor Myles Osborne. The discussion will address the above issues and will also touch on frequently unanswered/unasked questions about "blaming" men, male activism, alcohol policy, false accusations, etc. Bertucci's Pizza will be provided.

Violence in LGBTQ Communities

6:30-8 PM, Quincy JCR

Gunner Scott will lead a discussion and will follow up with questions and answers about experiences of same sex violence. This workshop will look at both sexual violence within LGBT Q communities and how sexual violence is used as a tool of homophobia in the context of a hate crime.

BEYOND BORDERS:
A Panel Discussion on International Violence Against Women

8-10 PM, Sever 210

Panelists including Mei Mei Ellerman, Alex de Waal, Susanna Sirkin, and Richard Wranghamwill discuss gendered violence in the international community, its origins, trends, and what is being done to address it. The panel will be moderated by Diane Rosenfeld. For more information on members of the panel, click here.

Wednesday, April 13

INTERSECTIONS:
Race, Gender, and Sexual Violence

8-10 PM, Lowell JCR

Gordon Braxton will lead a discussion on issues of sexual violence with special attention to the impact and status of sexual violence within the black community. The discussion will look at the number of black males accused of gendered crimes portrayed in the media, as well as issues of sexuality and leadership in the campaign against sexual violence. The discussion will be followed by questions.

Thursday, April 14

VIGIL

7 PM, Steps of Memorial Church

With performances by Sisters of Kuumba starting at 7 pm and a monologue from "A Long Walk Home" before, the annual Take back the Night Vigil will start at dusk, around 8 pm. The vigil provides a supportive environment for individuals to share their experiences, thoughts, and reflections on sexual and domestic violence.

Friday, April 15

BENEFIT CONCERT

9 PM, Lowell Dining Hall

To culminate the week's activities, we will be holding a benefit concert featuring Plan B For the Type As, Makoto Concern, and theMark. Admission is $5 at the door. All proceeds go to the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center and Transition House, a local domestic violence shelter.