BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drupal iCal API//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Events items teaser X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Toronto BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68313a29572ac DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T120000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250529T130000 URL:/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/events/ behind-screen-conversations-adolescence-virtual-series-0 SUMMARY:Behind the Screen: Conversations on Adolescence - Virtual Series CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nREGISTRATION\nMay 29 – Register here\n[https://p ortal.uwaterloo.ca/events/11085/registration]\n\nABOUT: We’re launching a new initiative in line with the hype of\nNetflix's Adolescence\, a psych ological crime drama that explores\nthemes of masculinity\, youth\, social media\, violence\, and the criminal\njustice system. This four-part serie s (every Thursday in May) will\nprovide an opportunity for us to gather an d unpack each episode\, with\nguided conversations on the show's powerful themes around\nrelationships\, boundaries\, gender\, consent\, and growing up. This\ndiscussion series offers a brave\, welcoming space to reflect o n the\nshow’s messages and connect them to real-life experiences. Whethe r\nyou’ve already seen the show\, or are watching it for the first time\ ,\nwe invite you to come with curiosity\, compassion\, and a willingness t o\nlearn.\n\nDrop in for one session or join us for the whole series - eac h episode\noffers a new opportunity to talk\, reflect\, and grow - open to \neveryone\, students\, staff\, and faculty. \n DTSTAMP:20250524T031657Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68313a2964936 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250527T120000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250527T130000 URL:/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/events/ virtual-lunch-learn-talking-children-about-consent SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch & Learn: Talking to Children About Consent CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nMay 27\n12-1PM\nRegister here [https://portal.uwate rloo.ca/events/11139/registration]\n\nABOUT: This virtual Lunch & Learn w ill discuss and answer questions\nabout the importance of talking to young children about consent\,\nsetting boundaries\, and using the proper names for body parts to help\nbuild a culture of respect and consent. Although the session\nspecifically focus on young children\, many of the ideas and\ nsuggestions are transferrable to older children. Resources and slides\npr ovided. This virtual workshop is open to staff and faculty. \n DTSTAMP:20250524T031657Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68313a296543a DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T130000 URL:/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/events/ responding-disclosures-sexual-violence-students-virtual SUMMARY:Responding to Disclosures Of Sexual Violence - Students - Virtual\n Training CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nMay 26\n11AM-1PM\nRegister here [https://portal.uwa terloo.ca/events/11227/registration]\n\nABOUT: This will be a virtual ses sion that dives into concepts and\nskills around sexual and gender-based v iolence. We will go through\nscenarios and discuss best-practice around re sponding to a disclosure\nof sexual and gender-based violence.\n DTSTAMP:20250524T031657Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68313a2965e22 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T120000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T130000 URL:/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/events/ tech-facilitated-gender-based-violence-understanding-digital SUMMARY:Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: Understanding Digital Abuse -\nVirtual Workshop CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nABOUT: This workshop seeks to build understanding a round how\ntech-facilitated gender-based violence happens in modern societ y\, as\nwell as smart practices to support prevention. You will learn what \ncharacterizes technology-facilitated gender-based violence\, its types\, \nprevalence\, and solutions - the workshop emphasizes the Canadian\nconte xt. This virtual workshop is open to staff\, faculty\, and\nstudents.\n\nR egister here [https://portal.uwaterloo.ca/events/11092/registration]\n DTSTAMP:20250524T031657Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68313a2966711 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T120000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T130000 URL:/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/events/ behind-screen-conversations-adolescence-virtual-series SUMMARY:Behind the Screen: Conversations on Adolescence - Virtual Series CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nREGISTRATION\nMay 22 – Register here\n[https://p ortal.uwaterloo.ca/events/11084/registration]\n\nABOUT: We’re launching a new initiative in line with the hype of\nNetflix's Adolescence\, a psych ological crime drama that explores\nthemes of masculinity\, youth\, social media\, violence\, and the criminal\njustice system. This four-part serie s (every Thursday in May) will\nprovide an opportunity for us to gather an d unpack each episode\, with\nguided conversations on the show's powerful themes around\nrelationships\, boundaries\, gender\, consent\, and growing up. This\ndiscussion series offers a brave\, welcoming space to reflect o n the\nshow’s messages and connect them to real-life experiences. Whethe r\nyou’ve already seen the show\, or are watching it for the first time\ ,\nwe invite you to come with curiosity\, compassion\, and a willingness t o\nlearn.\n\nDrop in for one session or join us for the whole series - eac h episode\noffers a new opportunity to talk\, reflect\, and grow - open to \neveryone\, students\, staff\, and faculty. \n DTSTAMP:20250524T031657Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68313a2966f89 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T150000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T160000 URL:/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/events/ dogs-against-cat-calling-0 SUMMARY:Dogs Against Cat Calling CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nJoin the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Of fice (SVPRO) on\nWednesday\, March 13th in the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Centre (SLC)\, Multi-Purpose\nRoom to meet some furry friends and take a stand against s treet\nharassment! Thank you to St. John's Ambulance Dogs!\n DTSTAMP:20250524T031657Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68313a2967747 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240306T120000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240306T133000 URL:/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/events/ neurominds-collective SUMMARY:NeuroMinds Collective CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nNeuroMinds Collective is a safe haven where your ne urodiversity is\ncelebrated\, understood\, and supported. We're a communit y of students\nwho share diverse cognitive profiles\, including ADHD\, Aut ism\,\nDyslexia\, and more. Our aim is to build a tight-knit network where you\ncan freely express your thoughts\, concerns\, and achievements in a\ njudgment-free zone. \n\nWHAT WE OFFER\n\n* SHARED UNDERSTANDING: Connec t with fellow students who experience\nthe world through a similar lens. S hare your stories and experiences\nand gain valuable insights from others who truly understand. \n * PEER SUPPORT: Whether you're navigating throu gh academic\nchallenges\, social interactions\, or simply need a listening ear\, our\ngroup is here to provide the understanding and encouragement y ou\ndeserve. \n * RESOURCE EXCHANGE: Discover strategies\, tips\, and re sources that\nhave worked for others in managing your unique strengths and \nchallenges within the university environment. \n\nFACILITATORS\n\nCHRIS (HE/HIM) I’m a Workplace Anti-Sexual Harassment Educator\nworking in t he Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO).\nI’ve spent t he last 20 years working with individuals with various\ncognitive and phys ical disabilities with a special interest in\nsupporting children with Aut ism Spectrum Disorder. My journey with\nneurodiversity includes living wit h Sensory Processing Disorder\, OCD\,\nand PTSD. For me\, navigating the w orld with its sights and sounds\n(especially the sounds!!) can be difficul t in a way I often struggle\nto put into words. I’m excited to co-facili tate this group with\nRania and share what I’ve learned in my own life w hile also learning\nfrom group participants. \n\nRANIA (SHE/HER) Hello! My name is Rania (she/her) and I identify as\na queer\, neurodivergent\, Palestinian-Egyptian and Filipino cis-woman.\nI’m also a Registered Soci al Worker\, counsellor at Counselling\nServices\, UW alum\, and co-facilit ator of this group alongside\nChris.  \n\nI’m inspired by the incredib le advocates and scholars of the\nneurodiversity-affirming movement\, shar ing their lived experiences and\nresearch and shifting the dialogues on wh at we know and how we think\nabout neurodiversity. It has empowered me to embrace my\nneurodivergence as a beautiful part of who I am\, and that’s exactly\nwhat I hope to cultivate with you!  \n\nWHO CAN JOIN?\n\nOpen to any and all self-identified neurodivergent UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ\nstudents. No dia gnosis necessary.\n\nREGISTER ON PORTAL\n[https://portal.uwaterloo.ca/#/ev ents/8333/registration]\n\nLOCATION \nNH - Ira G. Needles Hall\nRoom: 244 7\n \n DTSTAMP:20250524T031657Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68313a2968102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231207T120000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231207T160000 URL:/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/events/ 16-days-consent-booth-0 SUMMARY:16 Days Consent Booth CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nIn honour of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Bas ed Violence\, join\nSVPRO at our Consent Booth in SLC from 12-4PM. Togethe r\, let's work\ntowards building a culture of consent on campus\, and adva nce gender\nequity.\n\nTo learn more about 16 Days and our initiatives hon ouring the annual\nevent\, please\nvisit: /sexual-vio lence-prevention-response-office/get-involved/16-days-activism-against-gen der-based-violence\n DTSTAMP:20250524T031657Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68313a296899a DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231128T120000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231128T160000 URL:/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/events/ 16-days-consent-booth SUMMARY:16 Days Consent Booth CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nIn honour of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Bas ed Violence\, join\nSVPRO at our Consent Booth in SLC from 12-4PM. Togethe r\, let's work\ntowards building a culture of consent on campus\, and adva nce gender\nequity.\n\nTo learn more about 16 Days and our initiatives hon ouring the annual\nevent\, please\nvisit: /sexual-vio lence-prevention-response-office/get-involved/16-days-activism-against-gen der-based-violence\n DTSTAMP:20250524T031657Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68313a29691b1 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231121T130000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231121T150000 URL:/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/events/ healthy-relationships-consent-virtual-workshop SUMMARY:Healthy Relationships & Consent Virtual Workshop CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nAs part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence\, join\nSVPRO\, in collaboration with SASC\, for a VIRTUAL WORKS HOP as\nthey explore what a healthy or unhealthy relationship can look li ke\,\nsound like\, and feel like. This workshop will have a focus on build ing\nconsent culture awareness with tactics and tips to practicing healthy \nconsent in all aspects of our lives\, intimate relationships\, or\nother wise. \n\nREGISTER AT: \n\nTEAMS LINK TO JOIN\nWORKSHOP: https://teams. microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_N2E0YWQ2M2QtZWU4OC00NzcwLWJiNzUtO WRjY2IxODJkZjJm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22723a5a87-f39a-4a22 -9247-3fc240c01396%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2234511a57-a295-45a8-9792-01bd367c2fe f%22%7d\n DTSTAMP:20250524T031657Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR