Throughout February and March, the UMKC Violence Prevention and Response Project is presenting a series of events to spotlight V-Day, the movement to end violence against women and girls. Come to an event and make a commitment to end violence.
Feb. 1 – 28: V-Day Book Display. Stop by Miller Nichols Library to check out books and information about the V-Day movement to end violence against women and girls. This event is sponsored by UMKC Violence Prevention and Response and UMKC Libraries.
Wed, Feb. 6: V-Day UMKC 2013 presents a benefit screening of Until the Violence Stops. 
Join us at 7 p.m. in the Oak Street Residence Hall Basement. View this documentary about the start and success of V-Day and The Vagina Monologues and learn more about this year’s event. Donations accepted. Proceeds from all activities benefit the UMKC Violence and Response Project and V-Day’s 2013 spotlight campaign. This event is sponsored by the UMKC Violence Prevention and Response Project and Residential Life.
Mon & Tues, Feb. 11 – 12: V-Day Information Tables, Mon, Feb. 11, 12 – 2 p.m. in Oak Street Residence Hall, and Tues, Feb. 12, 12 – 2 p.m. in the Health Sciences Building. Stop by our tables for V-Day information and to purchase chocolate vaginas and other V-Day items. Sponsored by the UMKC Violence Prevention and Response Project.
Wed, Feb. 20: V-Men Workshop, 5 – 6 p.m. Join a group of dedicated V-Men and participate in a
conversation about ending violence against women and girls. This workshop is open to MEN ONLY. Pizza will be provided. Sponsored by the UMKC Violence Prevention and Response Project and UMKC Men of Color Campus Initiative.
Mon, Mar. 4: V-Day Information Table, 12 – 2 p.m. in Royall Hall. Stop by our tables for V-Day information and to purchase chocolate vaginas and other V-Day items. Sponsored by the UMKC Violence Prevention and Response Project.
Thurs, Mar 7: V-Day UMKC 2013 presents a benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the performance begins at 7:30. Join us as V-Day returns to UMKC’s Student Union Theatre. Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for non-students in advance; $15 for students and $20 for non-students at the door. Tickets can be purchased through the Central Ticket Office. Proceeds from all activities benefit the UMKC Violence Prevention and Response Project and V-Day’s 2013 spotlight campaign. Sponsored by the UMKC Violence Prevention and Response Project.
For more information on the Violence Prevention and Response Project’s V-Day campaign or other programs, please visit our website. For more information on the UMKC Women’s Center, please visit us on the web. You can like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.