The Relationship Violence Outreach, Intervention, and Community Education (R-VOICE) Center will host several events throughout the month for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM).

The events aim to raise and spread awareness about sexual violence while supporting and educating students. This year’s theme, “STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate.,” encourages students to help prevent and respond to sexual violence.

“These events are about creating a culture of support and connection,” R-VOICE Center program coordinator Sophia Mills said in a release. “By coming together, we build the kind of community where survivors feel seen, heard, and supported.”

The list of events can be found below:

‘Get Your Groove On’ With Zumba & R-VOICE: Monday, April 7

R-VOICE and licensed Zumba instructor Celinda Casanova will be leading a free dance class featuring salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton, afrobeats, dembow, and samba at 6:30 p.m. in Heritage Hall at the HUB. The first 50 attendees will receive an R-VOICE water bottle.

‘Let’s Tac’oabout Sexual Health’: Tuesday, April 8

UHS and the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity will host a performance by Ladi Glori and a panel discussion with UHS and R-VOICE experts from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in room 008 at the HUB. Students will have the opportunity to learn about sexual health and campus resources while enjoying tacos.

‘What Were You Wearing?’ Survivor Art Installation: Friday, April 11

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., an art exhibit showcasing real stories from the Penn State community will be featured inside the HUB.

Honoring Survival: Thursday, April 17

Center and Centre Safe and R-VOICE will host an annual event featuring artwork, live performances, and gallery walks to honor “the strength, resilience, and healing of survivors of sexual, emotional, and physical violence, while also recognizing the family, friends, and advocates who support them.” The event will feature artwork, live performances, and gallery walks to celebrate survivor voices.

The event begins at 4 p.m. at the Palmer Museum of Art and is free for everyone. Folks can submit artwork using the Transforming Trauma submission form.

Denim Day: Wednesday, April 23

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., students can wear denim and stop by the HUB to pick up a denim swatch, write a message of support, and learn more about Denim Day, a global movement in solidarity with survivors.

Men Against Violence Walk: TBA

Details for the annual walk will be announced later this month. The mile-long walk aims to raise awareness around campus.

For more information and campus resources, visit the Student Affairs website.