Baylor University Recognizes National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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Baylor University is once again joining universities and communities around the country to increase public awareness and prevention education about sexual assault and interpersonal violence during Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).

Throughout April, the Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office is providing opportunities for students, faculty and staff to join in the University’s commitment to fostering a safe and healthy campus, preventing acts of sexual violence and treating all members of the campus community with dignity and respect. 

SAAM Schedule of Events

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

SAAM Active Awareness Event 

Fountain Mall, 3 to 4 p.m. 

Join staff from the Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office at Fountain Mall to learn more about Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Empowerment Journey 

Fountain Mall, Noon to 2 p.m. 

The Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office welcomes partners from across campus and the community to share how everyone can be a part of preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors. Participating partners include the Counseling Center, the Care Team, BUPD, Student Government, Health Services and Waco’s Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children. 

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Light the Night/Campus Lit for SAAM

Baylor Campus, 7 p.m. 

The Baylor campus will glow teal in support of SAAM. Light the Night begins at 7 p.m. in Fountain Mall as teal lights go on at Rosenbalm Fountain, Pat Neff Hall and the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center. 

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Teal Treats 

Baylor Sciences Building E-Side Atrium, Noon to 2 p.m. 

Students are invited to come by and sample teal treats and learn more about SAAM. 

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Succulents for Survivors 

Baylor Sciences Building, Noon to 2 p.m. 

Decorate a succulent in honor of a survivor and learn more about preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors.

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Empowerment & Self-Defense Class 

Foster Campus, Room 404, 5 to 7 p.m.  

Learn about the importance of stopping the cycle of violence and how to defend yourself in high-risk situations during a free self-defense class led by trained instructors.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Denim Day 

Barfield 213, Noon to 2 p.m. 

Denim Day, a national awareness campaign, encourages wearing denim on the last Wednesday of Sexual Assault Awareness Month to demonstrate support for survivors of sexual assault. Participants are encouraged to share photos on Instagram with #DenimDay and tag @BU_Equity. Denim Day was established in 1999 in response to a judge’s ruling that a survivor could not have been assaulted since she was wearing tight jeans. The day was set aside in solidarity with survivors and to shift misconceptions surrounding sexual assault. 

For more information on events or resources, email Title_IX@baylor.edu, call 254-710-8454 or visit baylor.edu/equity.

How to report

Report instances of sexual or interpersonal misconduct by contacting the Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office at 254-710-8454, submitting a report through baylor.edu/reportit or visiting the office located at Clifton Robinson Tower, Suite 285. 

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