From: Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education Et. al.
Greetings OSU community,
April is Sexual Assault Awareness & Action Month (SAAM), a time to recognize that sexual abuse, assault, and harassment are widespread issues that impact people across all our communities. SAAM campaigns raise public awareness about sexual violence and provide actionable ways to get involved in preventing sexual violence and supporting those who have been harmed.
The national theme for SAAM 2025, “Together We Act, United We Change,” emphasizes the importance of communities working together, looking out for each other, and promoting safety and well-being collectively.
At Oregon State University, as part of our commitment to violence prevention, we ask our community to engage in online learning annually related to this topic. Additionally, we have dedicated teams, like the Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education (CAPE) and the Office of Equal Opportunity & Access (EOA), working daily to provide engaging educational opportunities, support for survivors of gender-based violence, and accountability for those who are causing harm.
There are many ways to find your place in this work and opportunities to engage this month in supporting those in our community who have experienced impacts from sexual violence. CAPE has created a SAAM Toolkit and event calendar and planned various events throughout the month in collaboration with multiple OSU partners. Denim Day, on April 30, 2025, will be commemorated with an activity fair on the Brick Mall of the Corvallis campus.
Please join us this month and every month by being part of the Beaver’s Give a Dam initiative to prevent gender-based violence.
In Solidarity,
Allison Riser, Director, Center for Advocacy, Prevention & Education
Kelly Hower, Executive Director, Student Health Services
Becky Bangs, Executive Director, Equal Opportunity & Access