Heidelberg is joining the national “It’s On Us” Campaign. During the week of Jan. 30, the university will kick off a semester-long series of events in an effort to stop sexual violence and harassment on college campuses.
Launched by former President Barack Obama, “It's On Us” asks everyone -- men and women across America -- to make a personal commitment to step off the sidelines and be part of the solution to ending campus sexual assault. Heidelberg joins hundreds of universities and organizations trying to make college campuses safer.
Events for the week include a screening of "Hunting Grounds" in collaboration with Tiffin University, a condom wallet cover design contest and a panel discussion with victims of sexual assault. Upcoming in March, there will be an interactive student event along with self-defense classes. In April, Heidelberg will be host a Sexual Assault Awareness Week of more activities and events, including a screening of "Fantastic Lies" and a Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.
Associate Director of Counseling and Disability John Sharp, who has organized these events on campus, said, "All students are welcome to attend any events they wish. The opening pledge event is to spread the overall campaign message that will be used throughout the semester. 'It's On Us' will be referred to in all events to encourage students to make a choice to be a positive influence on stopping sexual assault on campus and to create a healthy culture which allows students to report inappropriate behaviors."
Schedule of Events for Kickoff Week:
Monday, 1/30
- Take the “It’s On Us” Pledge, The University Commons, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Hunting Ground" Screening, Chisholm Auditorium, Tiffin University, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 1/31
- Consent is Sexy Workshop, The University Commons, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Condom wallet design begins. Submissions are due to John Sharp at jsharp [at] heidelberg.edu by Thursday at 11:59 p.m.
Wednesday, 2/1
- Escalation Training, Rickly Chapel, 7-9 p.m.
Thursday, 2/2
- RAINN Speaker and Student Panel, Rickly Chapel, 7-9 p.m.
Friday, 2/3
- Condom wallet design winner announced. $50 gift card to Fireside and $100 gift card grand prize drawing