Time to get back to work! Project AWAKEN has great
things planned for this semester with the Peer
Empowerment Program, various awareness campaigns, and
many upcoming events.
The biggest grant movements this semester will be (1)
sending out the campus climate survey to all students,
faculty and staff. Please take the time to provide your
experience and feedback, and encourage others to take this
survey! Your experience matters! Project AWAKEN will
also be (2) refilming the virtual reality bystander training
with TTU's iCube to make it a more marketable product.
Finally, we hope to (3) spread the word of the "Don't Cancel
That Class" Program to maximize its use and efficiency. If
you teach at the University, consider utilizing this program
for any illnesses/conferences that require you to cancel
class.
Ready to jump in? E-mail [email protected] to get more
heavily involved & make a difference.
UPCOMINGEVENTS
THE AWAKENINGProject AWAKEN's Newsletter
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2020 Focus
AWARENESSCAMPAIGNS
PEP CORNER
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This project was supported by Grant No 2017-WA-AX-0049 awarded by the Office of Violence Against Women, US Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendationsexpressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women.
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Peer Empowerment Program Corner
Tuesday, Jan 21 from 7:45-9 A.M. in Centennial Plaza
Wednesday, Jan 22 from 7:45-9 A.M. in the Quad
Monday, Jan 27 from 7:45-9 A.M. in front of the Library
Tuesday, Jan 28 from 10:45-12:15 P.M. in Centennial Plaza
PEP is starting this semester off with a warm welcome back
to campus! Meet PEPs and get free Hot Hands handwarmers at
one of the four Warm Welcome Events.
Follow the Peer Empowerment Program's new social media accounts to stay up to date with
all of the amazing things PEP is doing!
PEP TN Tech
@pep_tn
@peptntech
*Click the logos to follow P.E.P.!
Board Bags Let's be real: Creating educational boards in your
academic department or residential hall is incredibly
time consuming. We want to help you cross this off your
list, which is why we've created "Board Bags." Check out
a board bag with all of the materials you need to create
your bulletin board. Check out the bag, hang the
laminated materials up, educate your community, and
return the materials at the end of the month. Easy peasy.
Click the image to learn more.
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Follow @TNTechAWAKEN to learn what stalking is, what behaviors stalkers may exhibit,
other facts about stalking, and to participate in Trivia Tuesdays (you could win a prize!).
Stalking Awareness Month
Healthy Relationships Week February 2-8
January
Social media posts will highlight what characteristics define truly healthy relationships.
Visit the table in the RUC Lobby to learn more about what healthy relationships should look
like. Still longing for more? Request a program about healthy relationships here!
Consent Week March 8-14Consent is more than just 'No Means No!' Learn more with a consent program in your
classroom or res hall, or by attending a "Coffee & Consent" workshop this week.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month April
Social media this month will educate the public about what sexual assault is, how prevalent
it is, and ways to help prevent sexual assault from happening. Additionally, you won't want
to miss the following powerful events this month:
Solidarity with Survivors Thursday, April 2 7 P.M. RUC 282
The Clothesline Project Tuesday, April 7 10-2 & 4-7 P.M. RUC 101
Denim Day Wednesday, April 29 All Day - Wear Denim!
This night will begin with an open mic night for folks to preform poems, skits, songs,
etc. Afterwards, there will be a speak out for survivors of sexual violence to share their
stories.
Join AWAKEN & the Women's Center at this display where sexual assault survivors
share their stories on t-shirts that are displayed. Feeling inspired? Survivors can make a
shirt at the event!
Denim Day is an international event to raise awareness and to demonstrate that sexual
assault is never the victim's fault, regardless of what they were wearing. Join us in
wearing denim & share it on social media!
Project AWAKEN has a partnership with
PsychHub, a trusted resource in mental health
with a library of over 100 free videos on mental
health, substance use, and suicide prevention.
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PsychHub is an online platform that provides free,
animated videos on mental health, substance use, and suicide
prevention topics. By combining clinical research and
engaging storytelling, each video helps viewers to understand
their health care journey in a concise format of up to four
minutes. Watch these videos to become more connected to your
mental health and discover how to support others.
Get in touch with
Jillian Panichelli,
Partnership Account
Manager, if a free
account would benefit
your department!
Jillian Panichelli
P: (610) 235-9602
You may notice some of PsychHub's video content shared throughout the semester on
@TNTechAWAKEN's social media pages (if you don't follow us, don't miss out any longer!).
Similarly, the website of video content is included on Project AWAKEN's website under
"Resources." or you can click Here to go directly to PsychHub.
Are you a professor who can’t make it to a class and are
considering canceling it? Don’t cancel that class! Instead, schedule
an informative program for your students during that valuable
class time (click image to the left to schedule a program!).
Sexual Violence
The Box Exercise
Sexual Assault
Healthy Relationships
Stalking
Domestic/Dating Violence
Virtual Reality Bystander Training
Career Development Center
Consent
And more!
Some Programs Available:
Basketball Games Tabling
Visit Project AWAKEN & PEP at the men's & women's basketball games at the Hoop on
Saturday, January 25 (starting at 4:30 PM) to learn more about sexual violence, what you can
do to help, and to play some table games for prizes!
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Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning Trauma Responsive Teaching
Join this academic learning community co-facilitated by Dr. Betsie Garner and Jac Ewasyshyn
to explore what it means to provide a trauma responsive classroom to promote inclusive
excellence. This community meets monthly on the last Monday at 4:30 P.M. Click here for
more information.
Coordinated Community Response Team
Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 4th at 3:30 PM in Bell Hall 260
BE HEARD.TAKE THE CAMPUS CLIMATE SURVEY
IT'S EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILTY
*will be sent out via e-mail to Tech students, faculty and staff this semester