Monthly Newsletter
December 2015
The Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education
Email: aurora@umn.edu
Website: www.umn.edu/aurora
Location: 128 Pleasant Street Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Phone: 612-626-2929
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theauroracenter
Twitter: @AuroraCenter
DID YOU KNOW?
Next Volunteer Meeting: January 23rd!
All Saturday meetings begin with Direct Service from 10-11:30, EVERYONE 11:30-12:30, SPV'S 12:30-1:30 and VPE's 12:300-2:00. Place TBD. Thanks!!
Future Volunteer Meeting Dates: February 27, April 2 and the Recognition Celebration on Friday, April 29th.
TAC Corner - Volunteer Profiles!
Meet Jeni, our Men's Engagement Coordinator!
Role at TAC and how long have you been with us.
- Providing awareness and services to male-identified victim/survivors.
- Educating and encouraging bystander intervention and men as allies.
- Educating and encouraging peer-to-peer accountability by examining masculinity issues, communication, social norms, and relationships.
- I have been with TAC since Nov. 11, so a little over a month.
- Connecting with and learning from so many people across campus, and also people doing men's engagement work across the country.
- Getting to try new restaurants. I invite everyone to email me suggestions of their favorite places :)
- I've unfortunately never been out of the country, so really anywhere out of the country! But, top places on my list to visit are Ireland and Bali.
Research: The More You Know
Readings for Winter Break
Safe Harbor First Year Evaluation Report
Sexual Victimization and Intervention on the College Campus:
http://info.everfi.com/rs/410-YCZ-984/images/White%20Paper%20-%20Sexual%20V…
Popular Culture--Movies, Sexual Violence, and Prevention Resources (a few film discussion guides that go along with popular movies):
Popular Culture--Movies, Sexual Violence, and Prevention Resources (a few film discussion guides that go along with popular movies):
- Don Jon. "Sex, Gender Norms, and Pornography: Examining the film Don Jon" discussion & activity guide developed by WCSAP
- The Hunger Games. "Gender Empowerment" lesson plan(link is external) developed by The Center for Healthy Teen Relationships, an initiative of the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual Domestic Violence.
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. "Catching Fire For Social Justice" lesson plan (link is external)developed by The Center for Healthy Teen Relationships, an initiative of the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual Domestic Violence.
- Divergent. "Discussion Questions for Divergent"(link is external) by the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV). This resource addresses both the book and movie. Please note there is a sexual assault in the book version. This is part of a series called "Reader with a Cause"(link is external), there are several other discussion guides to go along with popular books.
TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
PA 3990 Changing the World: Contemporary Public Policy
Here is a link to more information:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mixon005+PA3990+Spring2016
EVENTS
2016 Indigenous Women and Women of Color Student Summit:
Deadline extended: January 4, 2016
Igniting Leadership, Confidence, and Cultural Strength
Call for Proposals: https://diversity.umn.edu/women/iwwocss
The 3rd Indigenous Women and Women of Color Student Summit (formerly the Women of Color Student Conference) will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Coffman Memorial Union on the East Bank of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.
Department of Corrections 12th annual conference on Justice Involved Women and Girls
This year’s primary focus is on GIRLS!! We know all too well that they often become the women in our systems. The keynote is Dr. Meda Chesney-Lind who is a professor of Women’s Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. (flyer below!)
Women's Center: Feminist Fridays
JOBS
- Syracuse University is seeking a Case Manager to join the team in the Office of Student Assistance. Apply at https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/62198 Job posting ID: 032129
- Sexual Health Innovations, the nonprofit behind the online sexual assault reporting system Callisto, is seeking a Callisto Partnerships Manager. For full information, please visit https://www.sexualhealthinnovations.org/about/jobs#cupm.
Please see the position at the Department of Early Learning. We are looking for a fabulous team member to join us in the community-based child abuse prevention work at DEL! Please share far and wide! Strengthening Families Program Manager Position
Access Assistant Position: working to facilitate access with college students who receive accommodations...click HERE. (Use requisition # 305881)
Syracuse University is seeking a Health Promotion Specialist with a concentration in the area of sexual assault. Apply at https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/62047 Job posting ID: 032124
BEYOND EXPECTATIONS & SALUTATIONS
- HUGE shout-out to Meghanne B. for agreeing to design the logo/theme for the Minnesota Campus Sexual Violence Prevention Summit in June 2016. We are in awe of your artistic abilities!
- Thanks to Lacie M, Emily H, and Kelsey S for helping to decorate our Star-Wars themed door for the Appleby Door Decorating Contest! (picture attached)