On August 16th, Housing and Residence Life led the efforts for the 3rd annual Stand Up and Speak Out Carnival, which was held in the Student Center from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Other sponsors included the Counseling Center, Student Wellness and Development, and UCA PD.
The event featured educational carnival games designed to provide information and awareness about Title IX issues including sexual assault, consent, healthy relationships, dating violence and stalking.
Thomas Bruick, with Housing and Residence Life said, “It was our largest turnout to date with over 650 students attending the event. Over 350 students completed four activities. Students were engaged, had fun and left with valuable information.”
Students were required to participate in four out of six activities to receive a free T-shirt with the theme “Do Something.” Students enjoyed cotton candy and snow cones as well.
Reesa Ramsahai, from the Counseling Center coordinated an intimacy activity. She said, “I loved the enthusiasm I saw from students. They were very willing to learn about the five intimacies. I was excited because they were so open to learning and really listening. At the same time they seemed to have fun.”
University offices and organizations provide sexual assault prevention programming throughout the year.