April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) which is symbolized by a teal ribbon, representing our commitment to supporting survivors. During SAAM, the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education team collaborates with campus and community partners to create a month full of educational and interactive ways to address the spectrum of violence; this includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, gender-based harassment, and stalking.
We believe that SAAM is a critical opportunity to not only demonstrate our unwavering solidarity with survivors, but to be agents of change, working to create a campus culture that fosters healthy relationships, demonstrates care and support, puts consent into practice, and takes action to prevent instances of sexual violence. We are committed to providing programming and outreach that is survivor centered, trauma informed, culturally salient, community specific, and student driven.
Our calendar will be updated as more events take shape, so please keep checking back throughout April. Also, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @uosvpe to stay connected with all our initiatives throughout the year.
We recognize that support is an important part of healing and navigating this work together as a community. Please consider connecting with the Care and Advocacy Program, Counseling Services, the SAFE website, or call the SAFE Hotline at 541-346-SAFE (7233).
SAAM Events 2025
A complete list of events can be found on the SVPE Instagram: @uosvpe
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Students will be incentivized to partake in a resource fair to learn about resources that are supporting survivors and working to prevent violence in their community. Attendees will receive a free sweet treat and other goodies. Afterwards, they will have the opportunity to join a silent disco! Silent discos use wireless headphones to play music instead of traditional speakers, making the partying experience more accessible. There will be three different playlists to choose from, pop princess, EDM, and throwbacks. This event allows students to meet new peers and build community during a month that demands we come together in solidarity with each other and survivors!
This event is a part of a series of events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month hosted by Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (SVPE).
5:00–7:00 p.m.
At this event, we encourage LGBTQIA+ students and their allies to exercise their voice through poetry! Students will have the opportunity to create and share poetry centered around a number of themes, including sexual violence and bodily autonomy. We will supply prompts for a free-writing activity, along with supplies. Afterward, folks can share what they’ve created. Bartolotti’s pizza will be provided!
This event is a part of a series of events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month hosted by Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (SVPE).
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Sexual Violence Prevention and Education and Students for Choice will be hosting a yoga class at the REC center in partnership with PE & REC. Students will learn about the importance of mind-body connection and experience it through the healing powers of yoga and meditation. Participating students will have access to a tea station!
To sign up go to recweb.uoregon.edu, registration opens April 2. Spots are limited! This event is a part of a series of events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month hosted by SVPE.
5:00–7:00 p.m.
At this event, students will decorate reusable cups with stickers and other provided materials while engaging in a discussion about safe substance use, drink tampering, and consent under the influence. After the discussion, students can participate in a jeopardy to test their knowledge about these topics for prizes! Bartolotti’s pizza and mocktails will be provided!
This event is a part of a series of events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month hosted by Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (SVPE).