April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is about both the awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. This April we encourage you to wear teal, attend one of the many events on campus, and help make Illinois Tech a safer place to work and learn.
Kick-Off of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
April 1: 12:30–2 p.m.—MTCC Bridge
April 7: 12:30–2 p.m.—Conviser Law Center, Third Floor
Pick up a teal ribbon and a treat, and learn about events during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Wear Teal Day
April 1–April 30
Teal Day is recognized on April 1. You can wear all things teal as a symbol of support for SAAM throughout April. Share your photo on Instagram at
Campus Sexual Misconduct Climate IBHE Survey
April 1–May 6
Complete the campus Sexual Misconduct Survey to help Illinois Tech understand issues surrounding sexual misconduct and be entered into a raffle for a gift card!
µç³µÎÞÂëland Title IX Consortium Group Task Force Meeting
April 11: 10 a.m.–Noon—DePaul University Campus
DePaul Center (1E. Jackson) Room 8005
The µç³µÎÞÂëland Title IX Consortium Annual Task Force meets annually to discuss sexual violence prevention on college campuses and other related topics. Students, public safety officers, counseling offices, Student Affairs, and any other office that addresses sexual violence are invited to join the conversation.
Dating as an International Student: Intimacy, Communication, and Healthy Relationships
April 9: 12:45–1:45 p.m.—Schulz Auditorium, Michael Paul Galvin Tower
Madiha Hussaini from Apna Ghar will explore topics such as intimacy, consent, boundaries, and navigating breakups within Asian immigrant communities and other marginalized communities.
A Conversation with a Relationship Expert
April 16: On YouTube
Join relationship expert Marisol Barrera from Resilience as she dialogues with an Illinois Tech student about healthy communication in a relationship, bystander strategies, and effective communication boundaries.
Fireside Chat with Staff from the Office of Title IX Compliance
April 23: 12:45–1:45 p.m—Schulz Auditorium, Michael Paul Galvin Tower
Bring your lunch and join the Title IX office staff for an informal conversation with the Title IX staff. Treats will be provided.
The Last Drop—A Short Film on Relationship Abuse
April 28: 12:45–1:45 p.m.—Schulz Auditorium, Michael Paul Galvin Tower
A young woman links minds with her boyfriend using a device that lets couples relive shared memories. But when she spots overlooked signs of abuse, she must wake herself up to escape before he can manipulate her memories in his favor.
Denim Day
April 30
Denim Day is celebrated on April 30 annually. It started in 1999 in response to an Italian judge who suggested that a woman cannot be raped if she is wearing jeans because they are impossible to remove unless she helps. We encourage you to wear denim on April 30 to support SAAM.
If you want more information, have questions, or want to pick up teal ribbons, we encourage you to contact the Office of Title IX Compliance directly at titleix@iit.edu or Title IX Coordinator Virginia Foster at foster@iit.edu. Together we can make Illinois Tech a place free from harassment and discrimination.
Complete the Campus Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey
