Schedule for Sexual Respect Week 2025
The Student Government Association (SGA) at College of the Holy Cross has organised a week-long event, Sexual Respect Awareness Week, to educate the college community about sexual violence and promote healthy sexuality. The first Sexual Respect Awareness Week took place this past week, from Monday, Feb. 10 to Friday, Feb. 14.
Throughout the week, the SGA, in partnership with the Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity and the Relationship Peer Educators, put on a variety of events each day. The purpose of these events was to address a series of reports of sexual violence on campus and to foster learning about healthy relationships, love, and belonging on campus.
On Monday, Feb. 10, the week kicked off with "Agape Latte" at 4:30 p.m. in the Campion Living Room, and a workshop "Creating Healthy Club Culture" was held at 7:00 p.m. in Hogan 402/3. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, students were invited to share "What does love look like to you?" between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Hogan 1 lobby tables, and a Valentine's craft was available for students 21 and up at Pub Night starting at 9:00 p.m. in The Pub located in Hogan Basement.
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the "Belonging Lobby Table" was available on Hogan 1 between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., and an event "The Birds and the Bees...and STD's" took place in the Prior Performing Arts Center starting at 8:00 p.m. On Thursday, Feb. 13, "Brewed Insights: Title IX and Equal Opportunity Careers Panel and Coffee" was held at 11:00 a.m. in the Ciampi Condron classroom, and a Dialogue Dinner was hosted by the SPEECH Peer Educators at 6:00 p.m. in Hogan Suite A.
The week culminated on Friday, Feb. 14, with a "Sexual Respect Week Debrief" at 4:00 p.m. in Hogan 320, where a fishbowl style discussion will be held around how to continue the conversation of sexual respect at Holy Cross. Additionally, the Men's Hockey senior game vs. Mercyhurst will take place on Valentine's Day at 6:00 p.m., Hart Athletic Center, Hart Center Rink, with Valentine's Day candy and facts about consent.
The SGA aimed to start a conversation about sexual respect during Sexual Respect Awareness Week. The Dialogue Dinner examined the role of a Catholic college or university in sexual education. For accurate information about the events, it is recommended to consult Holy Cross College’s official website or contact their Student Government Association or campus life office directly.
- The Student Government Association (SGA) at College of the Holy Cross organized 'Sexual Respect Awareness Week' to educate students about sexual violence and promote healthier relationships on campus.
- During the week, events such as 'Creating Healthy Club Culture' workshop and 'Belonging Lobby Table' were held to discuss healthy relationships and love on campus.
- The week also included the event 'The Birds and the Bees...and STD's' to provide education about sexual health and wellness.
- The SGA, in partnership with other offices, organized a Dialogue Dinner to explore the role of a Catholic college or university in sexual education.
- The week's events also offered a variety of workshops and discussions on education and self-development, including 'Brewed Insights: Title IX and Equal Opportunity Careers Panel and Coffee'.
- The week concluded with a fishbowl style discussion about continuing the conversation of sexual respect at Holy Cross, and a men's hockey game on Valentine's Day to promote healthy relationships and informed consent.
- For accurate and updated information about the events, it is recommended to visit Holy Cross College's official website or contact the SGA or campus life office directly.
