Title IX Prevention and Awareness

2023-2024

Spring 2024

Stay Aware Stalking Awareness Scavenger Hunt – January 2024

Bagels & Bingo Dating Awareness – February 2024

What Were You Wearing Exhibit – March 2024

A Walk In Their Shoes – April 2024

Piece of the Puzzle – April 2024

Proclamation Signing for Sexual Assault Awareness – April 2024

Denim Day – April 2024

Fall 2023

Beads and Brushes – October 2023

Pilots Against Violence – October 2023

Pilots Pin It – October 2023

Silent Witness – An Empty Place at the Table – October 2023

Quest to Stop Domestic Violence Scavenger Hunt – October 2023

Munch & Learn Equity Event – September 2023

Self-Care Week Scavenger Hunt – September 2023

Paws for Applause – August 2023

New Student Orientation Organizational Fair tabling event – August 2023

Welcome Day – August 2023

2022-2023

Summer 2023

Title IX Scavenger Hunt – May & June 2023

Jeoparty – PTSD & Pride Month’s Relation to Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence – June 2023

New Student Orientation Organizational Fair tabling event – June 2023

Financial Abuse Awareness – July 2023

Disability Pride Showcase – July 2023

Disability Pride Month – July 2023

Virtual Talent Show – July 2023

New Student Orientation Organizational Fair tabling event – July 2023

Spring 2023

Stalking Awareness event – Build Your Own Waffle – January 2023

Bagels and Bingo Dating Violence Awareness – February 2023

Love Is?  - Dating Violence Awareness Board – February 2023

Lunch & Learn – Title IX & Equity – February 2023

Munch & Learn Equity Event – March 2023

What You Were Wearing Exhibit – Victim Blaming Awareness – March 2023

Denim Day – April 2023

Paint Your Story – Sexual Assault Awareness – April 2023

Wave Your Flag – Support Sexual Assault Awareness – April 2023

Pinwheel Garden – Child Abuse Awareness – April 2023

Proclamation Signing at Barksdale Air Force Base – Sexual Assault Awareness – April 2023

Coffee Convo – Angel Shots & Why You Should Order One – Sexual Assault Awareness – April 2023

Spring Fling tabling event – Sexual Assault Awareness - 2023

New Student Orientation – Spring 2023

Fall 2022

Title IX Tabling Event at New Student Orientation – August 2022

Title IX Tabling Event at Parent Orientation – August 2022

Title IX Tabling Event at International Welcome Day – August 2022

Title IX Tabling Event at Week of Welcome – August 2022

(2) New Student Orientation Organizational Fair tabling event – August 2022

Safe Words:  Sex and Consent Look Good Together – September 2022

Sexologist:  What Consent Looks Like, Q&A – September 2022

National Situational Awareness Day - September 2022

Lunch & Learn – New Faculty Title IX Training - September 2022

Paint It Purple (Domestic Violence Awareness event) – October 2022

Fall Fest (Domestic Violence Awareness) – October 2022

2021-22

2021

Domestic Violence Awareness Tabling Event at Fall Fest 2021

Project Celebration zoom panel discussion in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 12, 2021

Interim Title IX Coordinator shared domestic violence awareness and prevention information with the campus community during Fall Fest - October 29, 2021

2022

Stalking Awareness - January 2022

Dating Violence and Healthy Relationships Trivia - February 2022

Love Is? Dating Violence Awareness Board - February 2022

Coffee Convo on Dating Violence – Red Flags February 2022

“What You Were Wearing Art Exhibit” (to increase awareness of victim blaming) - March 2022

Denim Day (to show support for victims of sexual assault) - April 2022

T-shirt painting for Sexual Assault Awareness – April 2022

Dinner and a Movie, “The Hunting Ground” - April 2022

Pinwheel Garden for Child Abuse Prevention Month – April 2022

Sexual Assault Awareness Tabling Event at Spring Fling - 2022

2020-21

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Awareness Table
April 12, 2021
Peer Educators in the Active Minds student organization shared sexual assault awareness and prevention information with the campus community during Spring Fling.

2019-20

Let's Taco ‘Bout Relationships
October 15, 2019
Student Activities Board facilitated an open conversation about navigating healthy relationships. The conversation was moderated by a counselor from the Counseling Services Office. The first 30 face-to-face attendees received free tacos.

Virtual Intimate Partner Violence Education Campaign
April 2020
The University shared infographics via email and social media channels to educate students on intimate partner sexual violence and resources available.

Virtual Denim Day
April 29, 2020
Students virtually observed Denim Day by making a social statement with their fashion statement. Students showed support for sexual assault survivors by sharing photos of themselves wearing denim on the LSUS Counseling Services social media pages.

2018-19

Unmasking Domestic Violence Breakfast and Silent Auction
October 16, 2018
Project Celebration, Inc. hosted their second annual Unmasking Domestic Violence Breakfast and Silent Auction in the LSUS Ballroom.  LSUS co-sponsored the event.  The event raised awareness and financial support for domestic violence prevention, education, and support for survivors.  Ms. Bonnie Moore, Director of Community Development, served as the keynote speaker.     

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Display
October 1-31, 2018
A visual display in the Student Success Center (first floor of the Noel Memorial Library) represented families and friends who have been affected by domestic violence.

Shine the Light on Sexual Assault Fun Run and 5K
April 12, 2019
Project Celebration, Inc. hosted their Shine the Light on Sexual Assault Fun Run and 5K on the LSUS campus. LSUS co-sponsored the event. The event raised awareness and financial support for sexual assault prevention and demonstrated support for survivors.

2017-18

Wear Purple Day/Balloon Release
October 20, 2017
Students, faculty, and staff wore purple to show their support against domestic violence. A balloon release took place on-campus.

Outlier Presentation
October 30, 2017
Several local survivors, artists, government officials, business leaders, advocates, and other community members read stories of survival to raise awareness, dispel victim stigma, and foster restorative justice for sexual violence victims in our community. Students had the opportunity to participate by sharing their stories as well.

Dr. Justine Shuey, Sexologist
March 7, 2018
Board certified sexologist, Dr. Justine Shuey, discussed topics including sexuality, healthy relationships, and more.  Students had the opportunity to participate in an anonymous Q&A via text with Dr. Shuey.

College of Arts & Sciences Lecture Series: Uncomfortable Conversations 
March 9, 2018
Ms. Samantha Barbour, Assistant Professor of Digital Arts, shared her results of a study gauging people's reactions to discussing rape culture in popular media.  Professor Barbour highlighted the work and findings of the project, and speculated on ways in which the study might help people talk openly about uncomfortable situations in order to begin to impact negative aspects of culture today.

Self-Defense Training Classes
April 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2018
During the month of April, self-defense classes were offered to students and faculty/staff.  The classes covered basic hand self-defense tactics and real world situations/scenarios.

2016-17   

Paws for Celebration Pet Walk
October 8, 2016 
Students, faculty, and staff were invited to attend a pet walk held at Betty Virginia Park which raised awareness and funding for the area's local domestic violence advocacy organization (Project Celebration, Inc.). 

Domestic Violence Awareness Documentary
October 12, 2016 
Students, faculty, and staff attended a screening of "Telling Amy's Story" to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Advocates were available after the documentary to speak with attendees.  Free popcorn and beverages were provided.   

Domestic Violence Shelter Drive
October 2016 
Students, faculty, and staff collected items for the local domestic violence shelter, operated by Project Celebration, Inc. 

Stalking Awareness Month
January 2017
The University observed stalking awareness month with a series of emails and social media messages.

Dating Violence Awareness Outreach
February 22, 2017
Project Celebration, Inc. staff offered information on dating violence to the campus community.  

Take a Stand Bingo
March 8, 2017 
The University observed NO MORE Week (a campaign against domestic violence and sexual assault) by offering a bystander awareness bingo game.  

Health Relationship Poetry Slam
April 5, 2017
In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Poetry Month, students had the opportunity to read their own or another's writing in a dramatic manner. 

Denim Day
April 26, 2017
The University observed Denim Day, which is an international movement held to promote sexual assault awareness.  Students, faculty, and staff wore red shirts and jeans to show support for sexual assault survivors.  

2015-16

Wear Purple Day
October 2, 2015 
Students, faculty, and staff wore purple to show their support against domestic violence.  A balloon release took place on-campus.   (Pictured above.)

Engaging Men to End Domestic Violence
October 9, 2015
Men showed their support in ending domestic violence by wearing black and white.

It's On Us: Week of Action
November 9-13, 2015
The University observed Sexual Abuse Awareness Week with a series of social media messages. 

Sexual Assault Speaker and Luncheon
April 4, 2016
Ms. Angela Henderson with Project Celebration provided a dynamic presentation.  Free lunch was provided for all participants. 

Sexual Assault Awareness Event
April 6, 2016
The Barksdale Air Force Base Theater Group provided information about bystander intervention via improvisation performance.  

Self Defense Training
April 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2016
Students, faculty, and staff learned how to defend themselves in a physical confrontation.  The series included what to do if someone grabs, pushes, punches, or pins you to the ground, and how to de-escalate a verbal conflict that might arise.  

Sexual Assault Awareness Display
April 8-30, 2016
Student Development and the Student Activities Board teamed up to share a visual display representing the number of students who have been statistically affected by sexual violence. The installation was on the UC mall during April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.