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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Sexual Assault Awareness Month<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Sexual Assault Awareness Week: April 16 – 20<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Theme: “It’s Time… To Talk About It! Connect. Respect. Prevent Sexual Violence.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Each Day of Sexual Assault Awareness Week will have a different theme associated with it that ties in to the overall theme. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Proposed schedule and description of events:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>April 3: “Day of Action</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>.” This is the day that we spread the message (theme) that “It’s Time…To Talk About It.” We can do this by spreading the word through websites, social media, etc. This is the day we will launch the marketing campaign. All posters and advertising material will go up around campus, and art exhibit will be put on display in student center. Also, spreading the word via social media is important on this day. Everyone can help by posting something about SAAM or the upcoming activities or the theme on their facebook status or through twitter. We will also be spreading the word and hosting different conversations on the Project Respect facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/RESPECT.TAMUC">http://www.facebook.com/#!/RESPECT.TAMUC</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>April 25: “Denim Day” </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>We will also honor “Denim Day” day this year which is a national protest responding to the Italian Supreme Court’s overruling in 1999. An Italian woman was raped, and when the case went to trial her assailant was found guilty. The Supreme Court then overturned the ruling saying that jeans are too difficult to remove and the assailant could not have done so without the victim’s help. We will encourage the student body to wear denim in order to promote discussion of the misconceptions that surround sexual assault.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Events for Awareness week April 16 – 20: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Monday: The theme for this day is “Connect</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>.” We will do this by hosting various activities throughout the day to spread the word about sexual assault and creating awareness. During lunch we will have a large banner with our theme on it outside near the student center. As students walk by we will offer to paint their hands with teal paint and let them put their hand prints on the banner as a way of “lending a hand” to the cause. Also, others will ask people why they paint on their hands and it will be a good way to spread the word about the theme for the week. During this time, we will have a table set up nearby with promo items on it (Project Respect items as well as any brochures or palm cards made for SAAM). We will also have some of the teal ribbons to disburse so students can wear them throughout the week. This evening we will have a guest speaker of some kind. Who it will be and where it will be is still tentative.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Tuesday: The theme for this day is “Consent Is Sexy.” </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Asking for consent before acting. This day we will host a scavenger hunt related to the theme. Students can sign up in teams and the top 2 teams will receive prizes. Later this night we will host a movie night related to our theme of the day. We will more than likely provide popcorn and a soda, but we are still working that out.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Wednesday: The theme for this day is “Pledge</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>.” This day is centered on the men and how they can prevent sexual assault. We will distribute white ribbons to all men on this day who sign the pledge to “never commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women.” On this day we will be hosting an all-day basketball tournament called <b>“Game Over…Putting a Stop to Sexual Violence.”</b> Both men and women are eligible to play. Teams will sign up ahead of time and we will devise a bracket on who will<b> </b>play each other<b> </b>based on wins and losses. The players from Full Court Advantage will also be participating in this event. Players who participate will be excused from class during the day for their games if they have permission from professor.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Thursday: The theme for this day is “Respect</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>.” This day we will be hosting a “Greek Lip Sync” (this decision is pending). The theme for either of these will be based on the theme of Respect. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Friday: The theme for this day is “It’s Time…To Make a Difference! Connect. Respect. Prevent Sexual Violence.” </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Early on in this day we will host a “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.” We will have one of the men’s organizations on campus to participate in a mile long walk in a pair of women’s shoes to show support for the cause. The student body, faculty, and community are encouraged to come out to this to watch the walk and show support. Later in the day, we will host an awareness <b>“Teal Ribbon Walk or Run”</b> that everyone is encouraged to participate in.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>For any questions, please feel free to contact Brittany Druckemiller at btupper@leo.tamu-commerce.edu<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060'>Midhun 'Mid' Kadavil<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060'>Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#E36C0A'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060'>Sam Rayburn Student Center<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060'>Texas A&M University, Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060'>2600 S. Neal Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060'>P.O. Box 3011<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060'>Commerce, TX 75429<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060'>Phone: 903-886-5120<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><img border=0 width=160 height=40 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CD0757.8F2CA7B0" alt="Description: ManeSyncLogo_Feb3"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#002060'>Website:<a href="http://tamuc.orgsync.com/"><span style='color:#002060'>http://tamuc.orgsync.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#E36C0A'><img border=0 width=100 height=99 id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.jpg@01CD0757.8F2CA7B0" alt="Description: SpiritLogo">Top 5 Strengths: Includer, Positivity, Restorative, Ideation, Adaptability<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#E36C0A'>"If there is </span></i><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>righteousness</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#E36C0A'> in the heart, there will be </span></i><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>beauty</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#E36C0A'> in the character.<br>If there is </span></i><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>beauty</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#E36C0A'> in the character,there will be </span></i><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>harmony</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#E36C0A'> in the home.<br>If there is </span></i><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>harmony</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#E36C0A'> in the home,there will be </span></i><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>order</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#E36C0A'> in the nation.<br>If there is </span></i><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>order</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#E36C0A'> in the nation, there will be </span></i><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>peace</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#E36C0A'> in the world.<br></span></i><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'>So let it be</span></i></b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#E36C0A'>"<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>