Annual awareness-raising events centered on sexual violence are part of the University of Waterloo’s prevention strategy, supporting its goal of promoting a consent culture on campus. These events provide important opportunities to intentionally generate dialogue about sexual violence, advance consent literacy, and build a campus community that prioritizes sexual violence prevention, health, and well-being.
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MENOPAUSE DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
The (M) Factor: Before The Pause (Perimenopause)
March 11
11:45AM – 1:45PM
DC 1302
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Agenda
Introduction | 11:45AM
Documentary screening | 12 –1PM
Discussion and Q&A | 1–1:45PM
About: Menopause is a transitional stage in many people’s lives and affects not only people experiencing this stage in life, but those around them including colleagues, family and friends. Education, resources and support have the potential to create more comfortable and inclusive communities and workplaces and empower people through this transition. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please contact Stacey Jacobs at s3jacobs@uwaterloo.ca.
SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE
March 12
12 – 1PM
Virtual Workshop via Teams
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About: In this one-hour virtual workshop, we will be exploring the way gender inequity can lead to workplace harms and ways to disrupt, prevent, and respond to these harms. We will discuss unconscious bias and the role it can play in everyday interactions as well as what happens when gender-based harms occurs. For more information, please contact Chris Martin at chris.martin@uwaterloo.ca.
MENOPAUSE CAFÉ
March 24
12 – 1PM
DC 1301 (Fishbowl)
About: At a Menopause Café people gather to eat, drink and discuss menopause. Open for all, regardless of gender or age. Menopause can be an isolating experience; our hope is that a menopause cafe can provide some of the support and care people deserve. No registration required, just drop in. For more information, please contact Stacey Jacobs at s3jacobs@uwaterloo.ca.
DOGS AGAINST CATCALLING
March 26
1 – 3PM
SLC Multi-Purpose Room
About: Join SVPRO to learn about the harms of street harassment and online harassment, and engage in self-care with therapy dogs. We will be joined by our furry friends from St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dogs.
NEUROMINDS COLLECTIVE - STUDENTS
Tuesdays, weekly (March 10, March 17, March 24)
5:30 – 6:45PM, in-person - weekly every Tuesday for the term
Health Services Building (HS 2302), boardroom (2nd floor)
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About: At NeuroMinds, we care about, understand, and celebrate differently wired brains. Whether you self-identify as neurodivergent or are exploring whether you might be, you are welcome here! Join a fun and friendly community where you’ll always be encouraged to show up exactly as you are. Expect fun and engaging activities, meeting like-minded students, and a space to receive compassionate support from others who truly get it. For more information, please contact Chris Martin at chris.martin@uwaterloo.ca.
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