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Advocates for Sexual Health Awareness
Advocates for Sexual Health Awareness (ASHA) is a student group dedicated to providing education and outreach to the NJIT community about healthy relationships, sexual health, consent, empowerment and campus resources.
Objectives:
- Discuss and help facilitate outreach efforts, educational programs and innovative activities as they relate to sexual health and Title IX at NJIT
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Serve as a liaison to the NJIT Title IX team for student perspectives as they relate to policies, procedures, and programmatic efforts.
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Bring forth current issues students are facing at NJIT to inform the educational practices provided by the Title IX team.
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ASHA is open to all NJIT students - join on Highlander Hub
Spring Programs and Events
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month! Join us for the following programs - check-out Highlander Hub for more details.
"Let’s Talk About Sex (and Relationships), Baby"
April 5 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
2nd Floor Campus Center Lounge
We get it, it’s sometimes tough talking about sex, consent and health relationships. Grab a free lunch and learn more about 10 Things You Wish You Know about Sex and Relationships while playing an interactive game with chances to win prizes!
R.A.D. Women's Self-Defense Training
April 9 and 10 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
WEC, Group Exercise Room
Join NJIT Police Department to learn how to defend yourself - this class is for female-identified students. Please leave a $20 deposit with the Director of Residence Life, Karen Quackenbush (deposit will be returned upon class completion). Contact Office Kim at c.kim@njit.edu.
The Do's and Donuts of Dating and Consent
April 11 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Campus Center 1st Floor Lobby
Stop by for an interactive take on the Do's and Do-Nuts of dating and consent - and grab a free donut while you're there! Chance to win prizes.
Sex Kahoot
April 13 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Highlander Club. 3rd Floor Campus Center
Answer uncommonly known sex facts with references to pop culture that will surely shock you, but not without laughing your belly off first! Win prizes, ranging from Amazon gift cards to a sex toy of your choice! We will also be providing pizza.
Sponsored by Advocates for Sexual Health Awareness (ASHA)
A Night to Forget: The Intersection of Alcohol and Consent
April 19 | 7:00 PM
Campus Center Atrium
Come join our dynamic keynote speaker as he shares his powerful lived experience as a sexual assault survivor and to talk about how the relationship of alcohol, sex, and conversations about consent and sexual boundaries are important.
Sponsored by the office of Fraternity & Sorority Life
Take Back the Night
April 20 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Campus Center 1st Floor Lobby (tabling)
April 20 | 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Firepit, Upper Green (main event)
Take Back the Night is the earliest worldwide effort to combat sexual violence. The event will be an evening of hope, support, and activism to help eliminate sexual and intimate partner violence. The event begins with a march around campus and ends with live performances and survivor stories. For more information visit Highlander Hub or our flyer.
Co-Sponsored by the Murray Center and Student Senate
Denim Day
April 27 | all day
Wear jeans with a purpose, support survivors, and educate yourself about sexual assault.
Sponsored by the Murray Center