Our Calendar

DVAM Social Media Campaign Follow @riseumkc on Instagram throughout October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month information, resources, and awareness content. October 1 – Domestic Violence Awareness Month Table Stop by the table to learn about DVAM, gather resources, and pick up some swag items! Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Location: Student Union October 6 – Domestic Violence Awareness Month Table Stop by the table to learn about DVAM, gather resources, and pick up some swag items! Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Location: Student Union October 7 – Dine & Decorate Attend a simulation to understand the experiences of a survivor accessing legal services. Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. Location: Law School, Thompson Courtroom October 12–16 – Clothesline Project Display View the Clothesline Project display throughout the week. Location: Rockhill Parking Garage Walkway October 13 – Purple Tie-Dye Join SAFE and RISE to tie-dye an item purple to wear in support of DVAM. Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m. Location: University Walkway October 14 – College Student Game of Life Join the Financial Wellness Center’s collaborative event to play a life-sized version of the Game of Life. Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m. Location: Pierson Auditorium (ASSC) October 15 – Clothesline Project Come check out the Clothesline Project display, join the art activity, and attend the DVAM resource fair! Time: 12:00–2:00 p.m. Location: The Quad October 20 – Domestic Violence Awareness Month Table Stop by the table to learn about DVAM, gather resources, and pick up some swag items! Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Location: Health Sciences Building October 21 – We Love Transfer Students! Today we celebrate our transfer students! Stop by to make a keychain and grab some swag. Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m. Location: MNLC Lobby October 21 – Love Your Body Day! Swing by and help yourself to some self-love. Time: 12:00–2:00 p.m. October 22 – Tattoos & Taboos: DVAM Tables Join us to learn about taboos and myths associated with DVAM, pick up swag, and grab resources. Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m. Location: Student Union North Porch October 22 – Costumes Are Not Consent Convo Join us for a conversation about consent! Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m. Location: Women’s Center (Haag Hall, Room 105) October 26 – Pages & Pastries A book club discussion without the need to read the book! Treats provided! Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m. Location: Women’s Center (Haag Hall, Room 105) October 27 – Domestic Violence Awareness Month Table Stop by the table to learn about DVAM, gather resources, and pick up some swag items! Time: 12:00–2:00 p.m. Location: MNLC Lobby October 28 – The Great Halloween Library Takeover Check out Halloween-themed events throughout the day and evening! Time: 12:00–7:30 p.m. Location: MNLCFor questions or additional information regarding prevention programming, please contact Alyson Frydman, Outreach and Prevention Education Coordinator, at afrydman@umkc.edu.