I Ask

During the month of April, Nova Southeastern University is hosting a series of programs, workshops, and educational initiatives in recognition of the national Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign to promote awareness and prevention. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center has identified this year’s theme as: “I Ask.” The theme encourages and empowers everyone – no matter the scenario – to ask for consent, listen, and accept answers without pressuring or coercing others.

Check out the list of programs below and make plans to attend. To learn more about any of the events listed or to be connected with specific event organizers, please contact Desmond Daniels, Title IX Investigator/Deputy Title IX Coordinator, at dddaniels@nova.edu or (954) 262-7863.

Monday, April 1, 2019

Step UP! Strategies for Bystander Intervention
12:10pm | Commons 123 (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Presented by Victoria Myers, Assistant Director of Housing Services & Operations. Step UP! is a world-renown prosocial behavior and bystander intervention program which educates students to be proactive in helping others. In an interactive manner, Step UP! provides a framework for explaining the bystander effect, reviews relevant research and teaches skills for intervening successfully using an easy five-step method and a model for intervention which emphasizes safe, early, effective, and kind interventions.

ACT Shelter Donation Drive
Continuous through April 19 | 1st Floor Lobby (NSU Fort Myers Campus)

Coordinated by NSU Fort Myers Student Affairs. Abuse Counseling & Treatment, Inc. (ACT) is a private, not-for-profit agency committed to serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. ACT’s Residential Program and shelters offer 24-hour service to survivors and victims in need of safe housing and other services. In support of their efforts, we are asking that Fort Myers students and employees donate toiletries and clothing for the shelter and their residential programs.

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Teal Tuesday Tabling (feat. Henderson Counseling & NSU Public Safety) @ Fort Lauderdale
11am – 1pm | Don Taft University Center Spine (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Presented by Title IX-Human Resources & the NSU Peer Educators. Every Tuesday in April, NSU students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear teal in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Whether you don a teal tie, teal socks, a teal bracelet, or a teal ribbon, add a pop of teal to your wardrobe for a good cause. The NSU Peer Educators will also be distributing teal ribbons, t-shirts, and other awareness material to those who drop by. Representatives from Henderson Counseling & the NSU Public Safety Department will also be present to share information about relevant resources offered in support of those affected by sexual violence and those seeking to prevent it in our community.

Title VII, Title IX, and Everything In Between: Considerations of Sexual Harassment from the Classroom to the Courtroom
5:30pm | Faculty Study (2nd Floor), Shepard Broad College of Law (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Presented by the Shepard Broad College of Law & Title IX-Human Resources. NSU will be hosting guest lectures and a panel discussion which will explore sexual harassment within the educational setting and the workplace. Specifically, guest speakers will be speaking about the impact of Title IX and Title VII in these environments, as well as the opportunity which exists for students and practicing legal professionals to create and sustain discrimination-free academic and workplace environments. Panelists include law school faculty, practicing attorneys and NSU Title IX administrators who will be available to answer questions. Please RSVP at https://www.law.nova.edu/alumni/titleixpanel.html.

Monday, April 8, 2019

The Tunnel Vision Experience
11am – 4pm | Commons 123 (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Presented by NSU Campus Life & Student Engagement, Residential Life & Housing & the NSU Peer Educators. The Tunnel Vision Experience provides a moving and thought-provoking glimpse into the complex and traumatic experiences of survivors. The experience includes a remarkable mix of visual, digital and live art meant to stir awareness and encourage active efforts at prevention by the students, faculty, and staff who participate.

Film Screening: “On The Basis of Sex”
4pm – 7pm | Large Lecture Room, Shepard Broard College of Law (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Presented by the NSU Shepard Broad College of Law, the NSU American Association of University Women, and Title IX-Human Resources. NSU will host a free film screening of “On The Basis of Sex,” a film inspired by the true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Following the screening, NSU Law Professor Kate Webber-Nuñez will lead a discussion regarding issues of sexism, discrimination, and gender roles as they existed at the time. Please RSVP at http://bit.ly/NSUBasisofSexFilm.

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Teal Tuesday & SAAM Tabling @ Tampa
10am – 5pm | 2nd Floor Lounge (NSU Tampa Campus)

Presented by NSU Tampa Student Affairs. In recognition of sexual assault awareness month, NSU Student Affairs will be distributing teal ribbons, teal treats, and information about Tampa and campus resources. This event will also serve as a teaser event for the upcoming These Hands Don’t Hurt program scheduled for April 26th at the NSU Tampa Campus.

Teal Tuesday & SAAM Tabling @ Ft. Myers
11am – 1pm | Breezeway (NSU Fort Myers Campus)

Presented by NSU Fort Myers Student Affairs. In recognition of sexual assault awareness month, NSU Student Affairs will be distributing teal ribbons, teal treats, and information about Fort Myers area and campus resources.

Teal Tuesday Tabling (feat. the Nancy J. Cotterman Center) @ Fort Lauderdale
11am – 1pm | Don Taft University Center Spine (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Presented by Title IX-Human Resources & the NSU Peer Educators. Every Tuesday in April, NSU students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear teal in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Whether you don a teal tie, teal socks, a teal bracelet, or a teal ribbon, add a pop of teal to your wardrobe for a good cause. The NSU Peer Educators will also be distributing teal ribbons, t-shirts, and other awareness materials to those who drop by. Representatives from Broward County’s comprehensive rape crisis center will also be present to share information about resources and services offered in support of those affected by sexual violence within our community.

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes
4pm – 6pm | Gold Circle Lake (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Presented by the NSU Veterans Resource Center, Student Media & Student Mediation Services. There is an old saying: “You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” Formally referred to as, “Walk A Mile in Her Shoes: The International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence,” this event asks men to literally walk one mile in women’s high-heeled shoes. NSU’s implementation of this event calls all members of our community to join in and aims to create a thought-provoking and playful opportunity to raise awareness through an exploration of the serious causes, effects, and remediations to sexualized violence against women. Not comfortable walking in high-heeled shoes? No worries! The NSU Veterans Resource Center will make combat boots available to those who prefer to march against violence in solidarity with the countless women who make up a significant portion of the U.S. military population.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Clothesline Project @ Fort Lauderdale
11:30am – 1:30pm | Don Taft University Center Spine (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Presented by the NSU Panhellenic Council. The Clothesline Project seeks to create awareness of the experiences of survivors of sexual and domestic violence by inviting students, faculty, and staff to contribute to the development of a powerful visual display meant to serve as a vehicle for people affected by violence to express their emotions by decorating a shirt. The shirts are hung on a clothesline to be viewed by others as testimony to the problem of sexual and domestic violence.

Domestic Violence 101 Workshop
12pm – 1pm | DeSantis 1054 (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Presented by the Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. Facilitated by an experienced Prevention Specialist, this workshop will provide a general overview of domestic and intimate partner violence; discuss healthy relationships; explore the dynamics of intimate partner violence, and provide guidance on how best to provide aid to a friend or family member who may be affected by intimate partner violence. This workshop will also highlight the myriad of resources which are available to Broward County offered by Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

Thursday, April 11, 2019

The “Escalation” Workshop
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 2nd Floor Auditorium, Mailman-Hollywood Building (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Presented by The One Love Foundation & Title IX-Human Resources. This film-based discussion will open your eyes to the warning signs of intimate partner abuse within the university setting and will leave you with strategies for recognizing relationship violence and supporting peers, family, and friends who may have this experience. The film follows a college-aged couple through the very sweet beginnings of their relationship and shows how seemingly minor unhealthy behaviors can escalate into abuse. After the film, workshop attendees will be invited to dive into a discussion about the film discussing the early warning signs of relationship abuse and what you can do if you witness or experience these warning signs.

Monday, April 15, 2019

Clothesline Project @ Ft. Myers
11am – 1pm | Breezeway (NSU Fort Myers Campus)Presented by NSU Fort Myers Student Affairs.

In recognition of sexual assault awareness month and in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence, NSU Fort Myers is hosting the Clotheslines Project. The Clothesline Project seeks to create awareness of the experiences of survivors of sexual and domestic violence by inviting students, faculty, and staff to contribute to the development of a powerful visual display meant to serve as a vehicle for people affected by violence to express their emotions by decorating a shirt. The shirts are hung on a clothesline to be viewed by others as testimony to the problem of sexual and domestic violence.

Check Yourself: A Real Discussion about Consent
5pm | DeSantis 1047 (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Presented by the NSU Peer Educators. Enjoy light refreshments and good company while engaging in a real and frank discussion about consent in everyday college life. Explore myths and fallacies associated with our understanding of consent and learn about realistic strategies for seeking and receiving consent from your partner(s). Information about critical campus and community resources will be made available as well.

Women’s Empowerment Stiletto Class
7pm – 8:30pm| RecPlex Studio 1, Don Taft University Center (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Presented by Lamba Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc. Bring your favorite pair of stilettos and a ton of energy to what is bound to be an exciting expression of feminine confidence and empowerment.

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Teal Tuesday Tabling (feat. Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.) @ Fort Lauderdale
11am – 1pm | Don Taft University Center Spine (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Presented by Title IX-Human Resources & the NSU Peer Educators. Every Tuesday in April, NSU students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear teal in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Whether you don a teal tie, teal socks, a teal bracelet, or a teal ribbon, add a pop of teal to your wardrobe for a good cause. The NSU Peer Educators will also be distributing teal ribbons, t-shirts, and other awareness materials to those who drop by. Representatives from Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. will also be present to share information about resources and services offered in support of those affected by intimate partner violence within our community.

Clothesline Project @ Ft. Myers
11am – 1pm | Breezeway (NSU Fort Myers Campus)

Presented by NSU Fort Myers Student Affairs. In recognition of sexual assault awareness month and in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence, NSU Fort Myers is hosting the Clotheslines Project. The Clothesline Project seeks to create awareness of the experiences of survivors of sexual and domestic violence by inviting students, faculty, and staff to contribute to the development of a powerful visual display meant to serve as a vehicle for people affected by violence to express their emotions by decorating a shirt. The shirts are hung on a clothesline to be viewed by others as testimony to the problem of sexual and domestic violence.

Denim Day @ Fort Lauderdale
All Day | Broward County-wide (NSU Davie/Ft. Lauderdale)

In solidarity with survivors of sexual violence, students and employees are encouraged to wear jeans to raise awareness about the myriad of myths associated with rape which suggest that one’s clothing provides a justification for sexual aggression or coercive sexual conduct. NSU students and employees are invited to see Nancy J. Cotterman’s powerful exhibit on sexual assault and child abuse at the Broward County Governmental Center lobby at 115 S. Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Clothesline Project @ Ft. Myers
11am – 1pm | Breezeway (NSU Fort Myers Campus)

“Please Don’t Stop The Music …” Workshop
12:10pm – 1pm | DeSantis 2074 (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Presented by the NSU Peer Educators. There are songs that our society has deemed “fun” or “catch,” even though there are subliminal messages within the lyrics that condone, encourage, or out-right promote rape culture and misogyny. Join us as we break down the lyrics to some of our favorite tunes and discuss the ways that our favorite artists are contributing to the perpetuation of rape culture.

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Clothesline Project @ Ft. Myers
11am – 1pm | Breezeway (NSU Fort Myers Campus)

Webinar – “Stalking & Sexual Assault: Understanding the Connection”
2pm – 3pm | DeSantis 1053/54 (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Hosted by Title IX-Human Resources and presented by the Stalking Prevention, Awareness & Resource Center. Sexual assault and stalking are both prevalent, commonly misunderstood and severely underreported crimes. This webinar, hosted by the national Stalking Prevention, Awareness & Resource Center (SPARC), will explore the intersection of stalking and sexual violence, focusing on similarities, co-occurrence, and strategies to support victims and survivors.

NSU Jeopardy: The “I Ask” Edition
6:30pm | Rosenthal 200 (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Hosted by Title IX-Human Resources and Title IX Peer Educators. Consider yourself a trivia aficionado? How would you fair if the categories were all related to the concept of consent? Put your knowledge to the test as a contestant in a version of the famed “Jeopardy” game which will explore your understanding of consent and healthy relationships.

Friday, April 19, 2019

Clothesline Project @ Ft. Myers
11am – 1pm | Breezeway (NSU Fort Myers Campus)

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Teal Tuesday Tabling (feat. Davie Police & the Davie Victim Advocate)
11am – 1pm | Don Taft University Center Spine (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Presented by Title IX-Human Resources & the NSU Peer Educators. Every Tuesday in April, NSU students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear teal in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Whether you don a teal tie, teal socks, a teal bracelet, or a teal ribbon, add a pop of teal to your wardrobe for a good cause. The NSU Peer Educators will also be distributing teal ribbons, t-shirts, and other awareness materials to those who drop by. Representatives from the Davie Police Department and the Davie Police Victim Advocate will also be present to share information about resources and services offered in support of those affected by sexual and intimate partner violence within our community.

Dine & Learn @ Ft. Myers: “Be The Light”
12pm – 1pm | Classroom 108 (NSU Fort Myers Campus)

Presented by Be The Light Outreach. In honor of sexual assault awareness month, NSU will be hosting Be The Light Outreach, a local non-profit human trafficking organization, for a Dine & Learn event. The organization seeks to address healthcare professionals and provide critical strategies for recognizing human trafficking amongst patients. Important community resources will also be explored during this session. Attend and learn skills that are critical to good healthcare practice in our community.

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Webinar – “The Neurobiology & Traumatic Impact of Sexual Assault”
1pm – 2pm | DeSantis 1047 (Davie/Ft. Lauderdale Campus)

Hosted by Title IX-Human Resources and presented by the Justice Clearinghouse. This webinar aims to provide a foundational understanding of sexual violence and how to respond appropriately to survivors of sexual violence. This training will examine the neurobiology of trauma, including but not limited to a survivor’s emotional presentation, a survivor’s affect following trauma, memory deficits, dissociation, fight/flight/freeze response, and the lasting traumatic impact of sexual assault on survivor.

Denim Day @ Ft. Myers
All Day | Campus-Wide (NSU Fort Myers Campus)

Friday, April 26, 2019

“These Hands Don’t Hurt” Gathering
12pm – 2pm | Parking Lot (NSU Tampa Campus)

Presented by Tampa SGA & Tampa SWAP. This event is intended to raise awareness about sexual assault and intimate partner violence prevention as well as local resources for survivors. Support the Tampa SGA and Tampa SWAP in their efforts at raising funds for the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and enjoy a delicious lunch from a local food truck. Attendees will also have the opportunity to sign the These Hands Don’t Hurt pledge and commit to exhibiting respect and non-violence in their romantic and intimate relationships.

For more information, visit https://www.nova.edu/title-ix/sexual-assault-awareness-month.