Sexual Assault Awareness Month

SAAM Social Media Kickoff

The 30 days of SAAM social media campaign engages the campus community with daily action prompts to promote awareness and prevention of sexual assault. We will randomly select social media participants throughout the month to receive the commemorative SHSU SAAM 2025 t-shirt. The participants will be announced via social media and posted to @SHSUSAAM2025. The Campaign will run from April 1st - April 30th.

Sponsored by: Office of Title IX & Discrimination Resolution

SAAM Read & Grow

Books can change your life! Stop by the display at the Newton Gresham Library highlighting books on trauma, resilience, and recovery. Free bookmarks will be available.

Sponsored by: Newton Gresham Library & Office of Title IX & Discrimination Resolution

SAAM Kickoff & Teal Ribbon Giveaway

Come join the Sexual Assault Awareness Month kick-off event with the purpose of creating awareness for sexual assault prevention at SHSU. Come get a free teal ribbon to show your support and a chance to get free prizes for SAAM.

Sponsored by: Office of Title IX & Discrimination Resolution

Consent Chats for Kats

Peer Health Ambassadors host a Health Hut facilitating a game using the acronym F.R.I.E.S. to chat with their peers about consent.

Sponsored by: SHSU Peer Health Ambassadors & Student Wellness

"Steal for Teal" Softball Game

Annual SHSU women's softball game to show support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Come cheer on the softball team and show your support for sexual assault prevention at SHSU.

Sponsored by: SHSU Athletics

Consent + F.R.I.E.S.

F.R.I.E.S. is a national program discussing and educating on consent. Join the Counseling Center to learn more about F.R.I.E.S. and enjoy free french fries!

F.R.I.E.S. = Freely Given | Reversible | Informed | Enthusiastic | Specific

Sponsored by: SHSU Counseling Center

"Is This O-Queso? Let's Taco 'Bout It" – Taco Tuesday

Come grab a taco and some teal desserts at General's Market. We can "taco 'bout" consent, which is an important part of any healthy relationship and find out "Is this O-Queso?"

Sponsored by: Office of Title IX & Discrimination Resolution & Aramark

Take Back the Night

"Take Back the Night" promotes awareness and honors survivors of sexual assault and sexual violence on campus and in the Huntsville community. Rally, march & speak out. Refreshments provided.

Sponsored by: Dr. Kathleen Ratajczak’s Violence Against Women Class, SHSU Department of Victim Studies & Office of Title IX & Discrimination Resolution

Staff Senate Hot Topic - Title IX: Myth Vs. Fact

Event for SHSU Staff & Faculty

Join SHSU’s Title IX Coordinator, Natalie Isaac, as she leads an interactive training for mandatory reporters on myths and facts about Title IX.

Sponsored by: Staff Senate & Office of Title IX & Discrimination Resolution

"Steal for Teal" Baseball Game

Annual SHSU men's baseball game to show support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Come cheer on the baseball team and show your support for sexual assault prevention at SHSU.

Sponsored by: SHSU Athletics

SAAM ROTC Ruck March

In support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), the Bearkat Battalion loads up and marches 4 miles with donation items to be donated to the local Huntsville Sexual Assault and Abuse Free Environment House (SAAFE) near campus. During the ruck, all attendees are encouraged to consider their roles as future leaders and how they might impact future lives through their advocacy and support of preventing sexual misconduct.

Sponsored by: SHSU Military Science Department

Painting with a Purpose

The SHSU CJ Department of Victim Studies invites you to join them for "Painting with a Purpose." The event provides an opportunity for SHSU CJ students, faculty, staff along with members of our community to gather to create art. Participants are welcome to keep their paintings or donate them to a fundraiser which benefits local survivors. All supplies will be provided!

Sponsored by: SHSU Department of Victim Studies

Denim Day Stories & Activity

"Denim Day" is a call to action for the campus community to participate and come together by sharing and wearing denim as a visible sign of support against sexual assault. Come out and participate in the workshop with CVSA to advocate for Sexual Assault Awareness Month by writing statements on denim.

Sponsored by: Crime Victim Services Alliance (CVSA)

"Is This O-Queso? Let's Taco 'Bout It" - Taco Tuesday

Come grab a taco and some teal desserts at General's Market. We can "taco 'bout" consent, which is an important part of any healthy relationship and find out "Is this O-Queso?"

Sponsored by: Office of Title IX & Discrimination Resolution & Aramark

The Power of Speaking Up Panel: Silence is NOT Golden

Join us for a powerful discussion on the importance of bystander intervention and breaking the silence surrounding sexual violence. Panel members will share their insights on practical ways to intervene safely, offer support, and contribute to a safer, more informed community.

Sponsored by: Student Government Association & The Office of Title IX & Discrimination Resolution

Fraternity & Sorority Life Title IX Training

Join us for a presentation for SHSU fraternities and sororities on the fundamentals of Title IX and consent. We will also cover rights, responsibilities, and resources available to students.

Sponsored by: Office of Title IX & Discrimination Resolution

"National Denim Day" Group Photo

Wear denim or your SAAM t-shirt to support sexual assault awareness.

"Denim Day" is a call to action for everyone to come together by wearing denim as a visible sign of support against sexual assault. All campus community members are encouraged to participate in the group photo.

Sponsored by: Office of Title IX & Discrimination Resolution