April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Center for Health Education and Wellness and Office of Title IX are collaborating to host a variety of events aimed at raising awareness, increasing knowledge, and fostering an informed and engaged campus community.
Featured events
Kickoff Event: Paint the Rock Kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month by painting the Rock.
Monday, March 31, 3 to 5 p.m.
The Rock (corner of Volunteer Boulevard and Pat Head Summitt Street)
Hazing: Identify. Act. Prevent. This interactive scenario-based program will discuss how to identify, act on and prevent hazing. Lunch will be provided for the first 30 attendees.
Monday, April 7, noon to 1 p.m.
Student Union, Room 362C
Meet Your Title IX Coordinator Meet Title IX Coordinator Ashley Blamey to ask questions and provide feedback on how the Office of Title IX can improve its work to create and maintain a safe and nondiscriminatory learning, living and working environment.
Tuesday, April 8, 1 to 2 p.m.
John C. Hodges Library, outside Starbucks
Vols Walk for Sexual Assault Awareness Month Join this walk to raise awareness about sexual assault. After the walk, enjoy refreshments, engage in educational activities and take home some event swag.
Wednesday, April 16, noon to 2 p.m.
Starting at the Student Union, 21st Mortgage Plaza
Vols ACT for Employees This open training available to all UT employees will explore how to be an active bystander to help prevent sexual assault and other harmful behaviors. Lunch will be provided for the first 20 attendees.
Monday, April 21, noon to 1 p.m.
Student Union, Room 262C
Title IX Town Hall Blamey will speak about the Office of Title IX’s 2024 annual report, 2025-26 policy and the broader landscape of Title IX. Lunch will be provided for the first 75 attendees starting at 11:30 a.m., and the presentation will begin at noon. A Q&A session will follow.
Wednesday, April 23, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Student Union, Room 169 (livestream available)
Thoughtful Thursdays: The Bystander Effect Staff from the Office of Title IX will speak with participants about the bystander effect and the importance of Volunteers who speak up. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP by Friday, April 18.
Thursday, April 24, noon to 1:30 p.m.
International House, Room 100
SAAM Wrapped Explore the highlights of Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the Center for Health Education and Wellness, the Office of Title IX and the Center for Student Engagement through activities, crafts, food, swag and more.
Wednesday, April 30, 1 to 3 p.m.
Humanities Amphitheatre
For a complete list of Sexual Assault Awareness Month events, visit the campus events calendar.