Throughout October, the Mount Aloysius College community came together to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month through educational and interactive activities designed to raise awareness and highlight the resources available to those impacted by domestic violence.
The Health and Wellness Center organized a month-long interactive Clothesline Project, inviting students, faculty, and staff to participate by decorating a shirt and adding it to a clothesline display. In total 38 shirts were displayed, expressing emotions, or sharing messages of encouragement and hope. An accompanying educational exhibit provided the campus community with important information about domestic violence and available support resources.
The month’s activities culminated in the Domestic Violence Awareness Color Run 5K and Fun Walk, sponsored by the Health and Wellness Center, Student Activities, and the Student Nursing Organization, with generous funding provided through the It’s On Us grant. More than 100 members of the Mount Aloysius community came together to participate in this colorful event, demonstrating that our campus stands together against domestic violence.
The event kicked off with remarks from Dr. Amy Cotner, who emphasized the significance of bringing the campus community together around this important issue. Numerous faculty, staff, and student volunteers helped make the event a memorable success, enthusiastically tossing colorful powder and cheering on participants along the race route.
Following the run and walk, participants had the opportunity to receive a free drink from the Hard Bean Cafe mobile truck, pet therapy dogs, sign a banner, donate items to a local women’s shelter and connect with local community organizations. Representatives from REACH, Family Services Inc., Victim Services, SNAP, Paw Zone, Mission & Ministry, Campus Safety, and Title IX were on site to engage with participants.
Through these activities, Mount Aloysius reaffirmed its commitment to education, prevention, and creating a campus environment where individuals feel supported and empowered.
