TAKE BACK THE NIGHT 2016

Event time: 
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 6:30pm to Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 3:00pm
Event description: 

Take Back the Night 2016

Tuesday, April 12th, 6:30-7:30 PM & Monday, April 18, 6-7 PM  Anger Rite
Many of us are very angry about sexual violence in our culture, on our campus, and in our lives.  Our anger is valuable, but at times it can feel isolating or frightening.  Join us as we gather to express our anger in solidarity and support.  Students only.  For more details and to let her know which session you are attending, email Amy Myers (amy.myers@yale.edu).

Wednesday, April 13th, 8:00 PM Sexual Respect and Religious Community Support
Slifka Center, Purple Couch Room

Join us for an interfaith conversation about sexual respect and community support. We will be reflecting about how our diverse religious backgrounds push us to think about how to best respect one another, and help us create communities where people feel supported.  [Facebook event]

Thursday, April 14th, 8:00 PM How to Support a Friend
Founders Room, AfAm House

Come to a workshop and conversation with SHARE about how to be a good friend to someone who has experienced sexual violence. Audience questions encouraged, but quiet observers also welcome. [Facebook event]

Friday, April 15th, 11:00AM-1:00PM Color the Campus Chalking
Cross Campus

Bring your creativity to Cross Campus and help us beautify the space with chalk as we prepare for the Take Back the Night Speak Out. Everyone is welcome; come for 10 minutes or come for an hour! Chalk will be provided. [Facebook event]

Friday, April 15th, 1:00-3:00PM Speak Out
Cross Campus

An open gathering where students can share a full spectrum of experiences of sexual violence and sexual respect through testimony, poetry and song. Come help speak out against sexual violence and build a community of empowerment through sharing, listening, and supporting peers. [Facebook event]

Friday, April 15th, 3:00-4:00 PM Relaxing in the Women’s Center
Women’s Center

Come to the Women’s Center after the Speak Out to connect and relax.  We will have coloring books, good company, and delicious snacks! [Facebook event]

Friday, April 15th,  3:30-4:30 PM Celebrating Ourselves Yoga Class  
Slifka Center

Connect with and celebrate your body in a beautiful space: take a free Yoga class hosted by Yogis at Yale. [Facebook event]

Friday, April 15th, 3:30 PM Afternoon at Yale Farm

Following the Speak Out, come decompress and enjoy the outdoors at the Yale Farm. This trip will begin with the short hike up Science Hill and culminate in homemade pizza. [Facebook event]

Friday, April 15th, 9:00 PM Floating Dance Party
Berkeley Common Room

A group will meet in the Berkeley Common Room, sync up with headphones to the same playlist, and dance through campus. [Facebook event]

Saturday, April 16th, 11:00-12:30 AM Solidarity Brunch
Women’s Center

Join Take Back the Night Coordinators and folks from SHARE for brunch Saturday morning. Enjoy bagels, acoustics, velvet couches, and OJ among friends. [Facebook event]

Saturday, April 16, 2:00-3:00 PM Positive Communication through Improv
Meet up with the Purple Crayon outside WLH for an opportunity to practice positive and open communication through long-form improv games.  [Facebook event]

Admission: 
Free
Open to: 
General Public