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GRC to host educational events highlighting Relationship Violence Awareness Month

Mia Moran | Thursday, October 8, 2020

With the start of October, the month dedicated increasing awareness surrounding relationship violence, the Gender Relations Center (GRC) is sponsoring a multitude of events. These Relationship Violence Awareness Month (RVAM) events will include art installations such as “What Were You Wearing,” hands-on experiences such as “Kintsugi” and educational teachings including “Going to Court as a Survivor.”

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First openly gay NFL player shares experiences in sports, life

Maria Luisa Paul | Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Michael Sam made history in 2014 when he became the first-ever openly gay football player to be selected in the NFL draft. After a two-year professional career as a defensive end in both American and Canadian football leagues, Sam has dedicated his life to sharing his story with others. Monday evening, he spoke to the

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GRC sponsors month for relationship violence prevention

Alysa Guffey | Tuesday, October 15, 2019

For its 15th annual Relationship Violence Awareness Month (RVAM), the Gender Relations Center (GRC) organized a lineup of events and activities to recognize the importance of violence prevention in the Notre Dame community. RVAM takes place in October to coincide with National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The sponsored activities range from educational programming to hands-on

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Senate discusses LGBTQ History Month

Jack Jerit | Thursday, October 10, 2019

The Notre Dame student senate met Wednesday with Sara Agostinelli, Gender Relations Center (GRC) assistant director for LGBTQ initiatives and administration, to discuss programming and allyship for LGBTQ History Month. “Coming up next Tuesday, we’re offering ‘LGBTQ 101,’” Agostinelli said. “This is a great opportunity if you would like to learn more — we talk

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A call for allyship

Letter to the Editor | Friday, October 4, 2019

It doesn’t take a genius to recognize there’s a disregard for LGBTQ+ individuals on this campus. I had the inconvenience of learning this in the first month of college when I was called a homophobic slur and thrown around a dorm stairwell. Things have not again escalated to a physical point since then, though a

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Tri-campus community comes together to speak out against sexual assault

Erin Swope | Thursday, April 25, 2019

Students from Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross will gather to pray, march and speak out in support of victims of sexual assault as a part of the 14th annual Take Back the Night on Thursday. The event, which was sponsored by the Gender Relations Center (GRC) with support from student government, is organized

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Ally Week looks to promote support for LGBTQ Community

Thomas Murphy | Tuesday, April 9, 2019

In order to promote allyship and solidarity with the LGBTQ community, the Gender Relations Center is celebrating its fourth-annual Ally Week this week by hosting a series of events intended to raise awareness for the struggles faced by members of the LGBTQ community and educate students on how to be supportive. Events include service opportunities,

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Campus Ministry, Gender Relations Center sponsor ‘Sex and the Soul Week’

Ashton Weber | Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Let’s talk about sex … and the soul. This week, Campus Ministry and the Gender Relations Center (GRC) are collaborating to present the first “Sex and the Soul Week,” featuring lectures, panels and discussions about the intersection of faith and sexuality. Kayla August, assistant director of evangelization for Campus Ministry, said there is a natural

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Black Hair Expo increases cultural awareness

Lucy Lynch | Monday, February 11, 2019

On Sunday, a “Black Hair Expo,” co-sponsored by the Multicultural Student Programs and Services, the Gender Relations Center, the Office of Student Enrichment and the Department of Africana Studies, helped raise cultural awareness and address lack of hair resources for African American students at Notre Dame in the LaFortune Student Center Ballroom. Paige Jackson, Black Hair

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Campus organizations host Stand Against Hate Week

Mary Steurer | Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Several campus organizations have joined forces this week to promote tolerance and student well-being with Stand Against Hate Week, an annual awareness week that seeks to both educate about hate and empower individuals to challenge it. The week is hosted by the Gender Relations Center (GRC) and is co-sponsored by several other campus organizations, including

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