UC-Berkeley White Ribbon Week 2012

The Syracuse University's Division of Student Affairs announced that they will raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence and promise to educate the Syracuse community about domestic and sexual violence and resources.  There will be "No Excuse for Abuse," wristbands and white ribbons and will be available for the only $1 at multiple locations on campus.  The monies raised will support awareness programs and services. The official kickoff date is March 23, 2012 and will run until April 1, 2012.

The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women (VAW).  Campaigns are led by both men and women, even thought the focus is on educating men and boys, in over fifty-five countries.  Syracuse supports this important initiative and works in partnership with local government and community organizations to ensure the message White Ribbon wishes to promote reaches the wider community.  

Syracuse students are urged wear white ribbons to make a personal pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and girls.  Wearing a white ribbon or wristband during the campaign makes an important statement that you will not support domestic or sexual violence.

Ribbons and wristbands can also be ordered for a department through the Student Affairs Dean’s Office.

Erin Schaal, FIXit, Carriage House, Farm Acre Rd
Linda Flynn, FIXit, Carriage House, Farm Acre Rd
Susan Germain, Office of Special Events, 138 Women’s Building
Patricia Stith, Academic Affairs, 323 Crouse Hinds Hall
Peg Fitzpatrick, Budget & Planning, Skytop Office Building
Ginny Yerdon, Hendricks Chapel, Hendricks Chapel
Shirley Thornton, Auxiliary Services, 206 Steele Hall
Drew Buske, DPS, 005 Sims Hall
Bob Britton, Physical Plant, 037 Schine Student Center
Cyndi Stetson, Physical Plant, 285 Ainsley Drive
Teresa Gilman, University Senate, 103 Steele Hall
Tina O’Mara, ITS, 1-133 Science Tech
Janine Bernard, School of Education, 259 Huntington Hall
Gretchen Goldstein, Chancellor’s Office, 600 Crouse Hinds Hall
Mary Lerner, Arts & Sciences, 308 Hall of Languages
Sue Nemier, iSchool, 343 Hinds Hall
Bev Everding, Community Engagement, The Warehouse
Stephanie Vasta, Engineering & Computer Science, 223 Link Hall
Michelle Pirro, The Falk School, 119 Euclid Ave.
Eileen Jevis, University College, 700 University Ave.
Diana Hahn, Enrollment Management, 222 Bowne Hall
Don Kilts, Newhouse, 164 Newhouse 2
Diane McKinney, SU Abroad, 106 Walnut Ave.

Rolfe discusses his evolution to manhood and explores how the role models in his life helped mold his perceptions on what being a man means. Watch his story.  Get involved and wear the White Ribbon and stand up against violence.