A sign reads "IT'S ON US" at the Art of Surviving event at Blue Owl Coffee in East Lansing Oct. 14, 2019.
—“It’s On Us” Week of Action will be held from Nov. 7 through Nov. 11 to activate the community’s awareness and prevention education programs on stalking.
The Obama administration initiated “It’s On Us” to open the conversation to take a stand against sexual violence on campus communities in 2014. At MSU, the week was a student-led initiative through various registered student organizations and coordinated by the Prevention Outreach and Education Department, or POE.
“This week is an opportunity to double down on our commitment and put action into place that will mobilize our community around stalking and gender-based violence awareness,” POR peer educator coordinator Alex Babbitt said in a press release. “‘It’s On Us’ is a reminder that change starts with each one of us.”
Anna Nasset, international speaker and stalking survivor, will provide the keynote address on Nov. 10. The event is open to everyone from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brody Hall in 112 Auditorium.
Events throughout this week:
Hot cocoa and painting: Nov. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Rock
Social media campaign: Nov. 8 on Instagram @MSOPOE, share your thoughts and engage with others on stalking prevention
Let’s Talk About It: Nov. 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. at McDonel Hall Kiva, join the culture of dating practices and healthy relationships conversation
Lunch with Anna Nasset and student leaders: Nov. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Landon Dining hall
Community art project and tie-dye event: Nov. 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at MOSAIC on the second floor of the MSU Union
“It’s On Us” events were sponsored and partnered with MSU Safe Place, MSU Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention, MSU Residence Hall Association and the POE Department.
Check MSUPOE on Instagram for more information about this week's events.
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