RISE Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

SAAM Information Table/Art Activity
Monday, April 17, 2023, from 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: Atterbury Student Success Center (near the dining area)

Stop by the table to participate in an awareness and prevention initiative and engage in an art activity.


SAAM Speaking Event
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Pierson Auditorium    

11 – Noon: Check out the activities, displays, and information tables.
11:30 am – Noon: Grab lunch.
Noon to 1 pm: A diverse panel of speakers will discuss the intersection of sexual violence prevention and equity. Free student-designed t-shirts until supplies run out!


SAAM Information Table/Art Activity
Monday, April 24, 2023, from 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: Atterbury Student Success Center (near the dining area)

Stop by the table to participate in an awareness and prevention initiative and engage in an art activity.


UMKC Denim Day!
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Activity Location: The Quad

There are two ways to join this sexual violence prevention campaign:
1. Wear jeans on April 26 as a visible means of protest against the myths surrounding sexual assault.
2. Stop by the Denim Day Gathering in The Quad between 11 am – 1 pm on April 26. Check out the resource fair, play lawn games, pick up swag, and grab dessert!

Share photos wearing denim on social media using #UMKCDENIMDAY23


For more information, go to the RISE Calendar, or if you have any questions, please contact Alyson Frydman at 816-235-5560 or email at afrydman@umkc.edu.