Relationship Violence Awareness Month
October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month
Every October, Sexual Violence Response recognizes issues of violence in intimate relationships and the impact they have on all of us.
We ask you join us in observing Relationship Violence Awareness Month (RVAM) as we remember, honor, and celebrate survivors, advocates, and activists through programming and events that affirm that relationship violence has no place in the Columbia University community.
Past Events
When:
Thursday, October 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where:
Lerner Ramps
Let’s brainstorm the Do’s and Donuts of thriving relationships together… with some actual donuts as brain food!
Stop by our table to learn more about our office and grab goodies like journals, tote bags, and highlighters.
🍩 Share some of your Do’s and Donuts for thriving relationships and get a free donut!
In partnership with Engineering Wellness
When:
Tuesday, October 15, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Who:
Graduate Engineering Students
Where:
Carleton Commons
Let’s brainstorm the Do’s and Donuts of thriving relationships together… with some actual donuts as brain food!
Stop by our table to learn more about our office and grab goodies like journals, tote bags, and highlighters.
🍩 Share some of your Do’s and Donuts for thriving relationships and get a free donut!
Event exclusive: Friendship bracelets-making station
The entire Columbia community is invited to wear purple on this day to raise awareness of the impact of relationship violence, support survivors, and demonstrate our collective commitment to building a compassionate and accountable community free of violence.
In partnership with the Columbia Business School Office of Student Affairs
When:
Tuesday, October 22, 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Where:
The First Floor Lobby at David Geffen Hall, Manhattanville
Let’s brainstorm the Do’s and Donuts of thriving relationships together… with some actual donuts as brain food!
Stop by our table to learn more about our office and grab goodies like journals, tote bags, and highlighters.
🍩 Share some of your Do’s and Donuts for thriving relationships and get a free donut!
Event exclusive: Take home a succulent!
Co-sponsored by University Life and Columbia General Studies
When:
Tuesday, October 29, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where:
Lerner Ramps
Join us for some self-care with coloring, friendship bracelet-making, giveaways, and more!
This Relationship Violence Awareness Month, we encourage you to think about how you’re taking care of your relationship with yourself.
Stop by our pop-up self-care event to learn more about our office and our partners, how to build thriving relationships, and to have some fun. Grab a donut, cup of cider or hot chocolate, and take care of yourself and others!
When:
Various dates and times
Where:
Zoom
Peace and Presence is a series of a holistic wellness workshop that explores non-verbal and experiential healing techniques, self-calming tools, and ways to incorporate mindfulness into one’s daily life. Offered in partnership with experienced, trauma-informed practitioners.
Check out the full list of events and register for one, a few, or all!
Zoom Backgrounds
Download an RVAM Zoom Background: Right-click on the image, click "Save Image As...", and add to Zoom!
About Sexual Violence Response (SVR)
SVR aims to end gender and power-based violence through collective community action. SVR creates social change by building a compassionate and accountable community, with a commitment to increasing resources and support for survivors and co-survivors of violence. Read more about the resources SVR offers students.