PERU - Peru State College has scheduled activities during National Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April.

The Cats4Consent March is scheduled at 5 p.m. today, followed by the What Were You Wearing? Art exhibit at the AV Larson Art Gallery.

The screening of the documentary “Athlete A” is planned at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 8. A panel discussion features members of Project Response and NSCS title IX staff.

A self-defense workshop is scheduled on April 18.

Pie Someone for Project Response is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 24. National Denim Day is April 30 and a denim day photo booth will be available at the student center.

 

 Here is the college's press release

Peru State College Observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a Series of Events

Peru, Nebraska - Peru State College announces a series of public events throughout April to commemorate National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The month-long observance is aimed at raising awareness about sexual violence, prevention, and supporting survivors of sexual assault.

SAAM at Peru State launches on Monday, March 31, with campus decoration efforts. Volunteers will tie teal fabric around campus trees and light poles, set up the SAAM information table in the Student Center, and chalk the walk in preparation for the Cats4Consent March. Then, on Tuesday, April 1, at 5 pm in the AWAC, the fifth annual Cats4Consent March will take place. The first 200 participants will receive a free SAAM 2025 t-shirt. Immediately following the march is the opening reception of the survivor art exhibit "What Were You Wearing?" at 5:30 p.m. in the AV Larson Art Gallery. The installation serves as a powerful reminder that clothing does not invite sexual assault.

Peru State is pleased to present two keynote events. The first is a screening of the documentary “Athlete A” followed by a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 8, at 6 pm in TJ Majors 114. The panel will feature members of local law enforcement, Project Response Victim Advocates, and NSCS Title IX staff. The discussion will be moderated by Stephanie Huddle, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. Additionally, on April 18 at 2:30 pm, students and staff are invited to participate in a Self-Defense Workshop led by Dr. Jody Woodworth. Participants will learn practical techniques to enhance personal safety and build confidence in a supportive environment.

Other events happening throughout the month include "Pie Someone for Project Response" on April 24 from 11am-1pm, where participants can donate to Project Response for a chance to pie a volunteer faculty, staff, or student. To conclude the month, Peru State will celebrate National Denim Day on Wednesday, April 30. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear denim in support of survivors and stop by the Denim Day Photo Booth in the Student Center from 11 am to 1 pm.

All are encouraged to participate in Teal Tuesdays throughout the month by wearing teal, the national SAAM color. Teal awareness bracelets, lapel ribbons, and stickers will be available at the SAAM information table in the Student Center.

Peru State College invites everyone to participate in these events and show their support for survivors of sexual assault.

For more information, contact Amanda Sharp, Retention Specialist and Title IX Designee, at asharp@peru.edu, (402) 872-2341.