On Oct. 5, a campus-wide email informed students that a rape had occurred in Cal Poly’s architecture graveyard. This crime occurred in the midst of the “red zone,” a time period of increased activity of sexual assault and violence during the first months of college. Yearly trends indicated that more than 50% of campus sexual […]
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“The work we have ahead of us;” Women of Cal Poly share what Denim Day means to them
Women and gender studies professor and Education and Communications Director Christina Kaviani said that Denim Day is an opportunity for people across the world to wear denim and showcase a united front regarding sexual assault during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April.
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Students and community members gather for survivors at Take Back the Night
Community members marched, performed, lit candles and supported survivors of sexual assault and gender-based violence at this year’s Take Back the Night gathering on Thursday, April 25 on Mission Plaza. An international event with history as far back as the 1970s, Take Back The Night’s message is to raise awareness about sexual, domestic and gender-based […]
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Time’s Up Cal Poly hosting town hall for students to voice concerns about sexual assault
The event will be held March 7 in Phillips Hall at 7 p.m.
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Campus investigating multiple sexual assault allegations involving same person
At least one Title IX investigation will conclude Oct. 6, according to a written document shown to Mustang News.
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Chancellor White responds to OCR rescinding Title IX guidance
White said the CSU system’s current policies will remain in full effect and comply with federal and state law.
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Cal Poly officials: University ahead of White House recommendations to prevent sexual assault
Safer assistant coordinator Cheri Love explains how Cal Poly meets the recommendations the federal government has suggested for public universities to help prevent sexual assault.
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Men "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" to end Sexual Violence
San Luis Obispo Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention Center “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event against sexual violence, Apr. 28, 2012.
