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UIS raises awareness about sexual assault
The University of Illinois Springfield is raising awareness for sexual assault awareness month.
Students placed hundreds of flags for the more than 400,000 people who become rape and sexual assault victims every year.
The goal is to raise awareness and show support for survivors on campus.
The story aired on WICS Newschannel 20 on April 6, 2022.
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UIS sets up flag display for sexual assault awareness
The University of Illinois Springfield is observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month Day of Action.
The UIS Women's Center and Civic Engagement Center created a display of 1,000 flags.
The display also includes resources for those who are victims of sexual assault or know someone who is.
This story aired on WICS Newschannel 20 on April 6, 2021.
UIS to hold Take Back the Night march and rally against sexual violence
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Women鈥檚 Center will hold its annual Take Back the Night march and rally against sexual violence during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2021
WHERE: UIS Student Union North Patio
天美传媒s to create 1,000 flag display on the quad for Sexual Assault Awareness Month鈥檚 Day of Action
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Women鈥檚 Center and Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center will co-sponsor a visual display of 1,000 flags on the UIS quad for Sexual Assault Awareness Month鈥檚 Day of Action.
WHEN: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021
WHERE: UIS campus quad near the colonnade