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Alfreda Brown to leave university in April

Molly Adams Reporter February 20, 2020

Vice President for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Alfreda Brown will say goodbye to Kent State at a farewell reception in April.Appointed in 2009 as the inaugural vice president...

Alfreda Brown, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Dr. Alfreda Brown embraces difference, paves the way for diversity at Kent State University

Molly Adams Reporter February 14, 2020

Kent State University’s Diversity Trailblazer Award was recently renamed the Alfreda Brown Diversity Trailblazer Award for her groundbreaking work at the university. Presented to Brown Jan. 24, the...

Students discuss the #MeToo movement and their experiences with it at Kent Talks on Feb. 13.

KentTalks discusses #MeToo and issues on consent

Sara Crawford February 13, 2019

Kent State Leadership hosted a KentTalks event discussing the #MeToo movement Wednesday.The event allowed students to reflect on the different perspectives people have involving sexual assault and the...

SRVSS’ first ‘Kisses for Consent’ raises money for those in need

Kody Elsayed February 13, 2019

When asking to kiss a romantic partner, feelings of anxiety can develop within some people. But, as difficult as it may be to ask, the consent of any physical action is necessary.“Always ask before you...

#MeToo movement to be discussed at KentTalks

Sara Crawford February 10, 2019

Kent State Leadership will be hosting a KentTalks event on Wednesday discussing the #MeToo movement.The annual event will focus on the topic of consent and the controversies behind the #MeToo movement...

Location of the Kent State Women’s Center, which also houses the Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services office (SRVSS). 

Stalking Awareness Month: SRVSS office sheds light on topic through social media

Ella Abbott January 27, 2019

Kent State’s Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) took to Twitter this month to spread awareness about stalking.January is Stalking Awareness month, and the campaign follows the...

Starbucks shops on campus are teaming up with The Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) to raise awareness of sexual abuse.

Coffee sleeves and support services

Chloe Forbes April 11, 2018

When getting your morning coffee fix, you might have a noticed the regular brown coffee cup sleeve replaced with a white one.As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Sexual and Relationship Violence...

Lauren Dangel, a freshman communication studies major, hits Brian Bowles using the technique he taught those in attendance of the self-defense class.

Students learn valuable skills during self-defense class

Chyenne Tatum October 27, 2017

An attack can happen at any place and time, which is why students were preparing for the unexpected before it happens during a self-defense class on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017.Kayla Powell, a freshman human...

T-shirts line the second floor of the Student Center as part of the Clothesline Project, which addresses the issue of violence against women and men on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.

Got consent?

Zoe Swartz October 25, 2017

In the midst of Sex Week 2017, Kent Interhall Council hoped to raise awareness on sexual assault with their Clothesline Project.The project displayed shirts with personal messages made by student survivors,...

‘UnSlut’ documentary educates on sexual harassment

Hannah Sheridan October 19, 2017

Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services showcased “UnSlut,” a documentary focused on the effects sexual harassment and bullying can have on victims, along with a follow-up discussion Wednesday.The...

Students hold candles and sing “This Little Light of Mine” during the Take Back the Night event for sexual abuse and violence awareness on Oct. 1, 2017.

‘Take Back the Night’ unites community against sexual, relationship violence

Hannah Sheridan October 3, 2017

Members of Kent State’s community gathered at Risman Plaza Monday to stand in solidarity against sexual, relationship, emotional, domestic and LGBTQ violence during the "Take Back the Night" event.Sexual...

Information obtained from a study conducted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The 1,300-person, five-year study was published December 2016. 

Recognizing the signs of abuse and assault in the classroom

Hannah Wagner March 19, 2017

Over her 15 years of teaching, first grade teacher Lisa Bass said she has seen approximately nine cases of child abuse.Bruises on the back of a student's head from being pushed against the wall and bruises...

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