A month's worth (and more) of activities:
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month student art display — Through April, Women's Resources and Research Center.
- Victims Memorial Project — People are invited to dedicate ribbons to victims of sexual violence. East Quad. 11 a.m. Thursday.
- "The Naked Truth: Advertising's Image of Women," a program by lecturer, author and documentary filmmaker Jean Kilbourne. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, ARC Ballroom.
- Women's self-defense course — April 8-9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For location, call the Women's Resources and Research Center, (530) 752-3372.
- Searching for Angela Shelton — Angela Shelton's film and a discussion about her trek around the United States to meet other women named Angela Shelton. Among 40 whom she found, 24 had been raped, beaten or molested, the filmmaker says. 4 p.m. April 11, 3201 Hart Hall.
- Unspeakable Acts — Students act out three skits, and an informal discussion follows. 6 p.m. April 13, King Lounge, MU.
- A Common Voice — Student volunteers read the actual stories of UC Davis students affected by violence. 7 p.m. April 17, MU II.
- Women's self-defense workshop — Introductory workshop. 4-6 p.m. April 19, King Lounge, MU.
- The Survivors Everywhere Project: Childhood-Sexual Assault Awareness — Stories from survivors of childhood sexual assault. 5 p.m. April 20, MU Art Gallery.
- SurvivorSpeak — Survivors of sexual assault and their allies are encouraged to share their voices through poetry at this open mic night. 7:30 p.m. April 20, MU Art Gallery.
- Candlelight vigil — Part of a statewide event. 7 p.m. April 26, Coffee House steps.
- Women Take Back the Night — May 9, starting with a resource fair and rally at Central Park, with a survivor "speak-out," poetry, candlelight vigil and entertainment, 6:10 p.m. Street march, starting at Central Park, 8 p.m.
For details, call Shauna Stratton at (530) 752-3299.
Media Resources
Clifton B. Parker, Dateline, (530) 752-1932, cparker@ucdavis.edu