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:20230312T070000 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:685cea5e687a5 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:20250626T063614Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:685cea5e6b70c DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250609T110000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250609T130000 URL:/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/events/ responding-disclosures-sexual-violence-open-session-staff SUMMARY:Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence - Open Session for Sta ff\n& Faculty CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nJune 9\n11AM-1PM\nRegister here [https://portal.uwa terloo.ca/events/11228/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:20250626T063614Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:685cea5e6c4a4 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:20250626T063614Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:685cea5e6d57c 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:20250626T063614Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:685cea5e6e31f 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:20250626T063614Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:685cea5e6efa9 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:20250626T063614Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:685cea5e70549 DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T140000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T160000 URL:/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/events/ responding-disclosures-sexual-violence-0 SUMMARY:Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nThe Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) are holding\na _RESPONDING TO A DISCLOSURE OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE_ tra ining for STAFF\nAND FACULTY on THURSDAY\, MARCH 7TH from 2-4PM in E7 FACU LTY HALL.\n\nThis training will help prepare participants to supportively respond\nto a disclosure of sexual violence\, and build confidence in thei r\nability to respond. \n\nFACILITATORS: SVPRO Case Managers: Jay Love an d Taneah Ugwuegbula\n DTSTAMP:20250626T063614Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:685cea5e71220 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 ݮƵ 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:20250626T063614Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:685cea5e71e9a 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 UݮƵ\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:20250626T063614Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:685cea5e72c4c DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240227T100000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240227T200000 URL:/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/events/ what-were-you-wearing-survivor-art-installation-0 SUMMARY:What Were You Wearing? Survivor Art Installation CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nJoin the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Of fice (SVPRO) and\nSexual Assault Centre for ݮƵ Region [https://www.s ascwr.org/]\n(SASC) for the What Were You Wearing? art installation. What Were You\nWearing? is an art exhibit based on student-survivor description s of\nthe clothes they were wearing when they were sexually assaulted.\nSe xual assault survivors are often asked\, “what were you\nwearing?”\, i mplying that what someone wears can cause a sexual\nassault.\n\nTHIS MYTH ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLENCE IS USED TO BLAME SURVIVORS AND JUSTIFY\nTHE ACTIONS OF THOSE WHO CAUSE HARM. SURVIVORS ARE NEVER TO BLAME FOR\nTHEIR EXPERIENC E(S) OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE. WE ALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO WEAR\nWHAT WE WANT. \n\ nThe \"What Were You Wearing?” Survivor Art Installation originated at\n the University of Arkansas in 2013. Created by Jen Brockman and Dr.\nMary Wyandt-Hiebert\, the project was inspired by Dr. Mary\nSimmerling’s poem \, _What I Was Wearing_. Oregon State University\ninterpreted and recreat ed a virtual exhibit\n[https://wwyw.forestry.oregonstate.edu/].\n\nThis se mester\, the SVPRO in partnership with SASC is recreating the\nexhibit to highlight the pervasiveness of victim-blaming and the harm\nand trauma it causes survivors.\n\nWHEN:\nTuesday\, February 27\, 10am to 8pm\nWednesday \, February 28\, 10am to 8pm\n\nWHERE\nݮƵ Centre\, Multi-Purpose Room (SLC - MPR)\n DTSTAMP:20250626T063614Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:685cea5e739ec DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T100000 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240228T200000 URL:/sexual-violence-prevention-response-office/events/ what-were-you-wearing-survivor-art-installation-0 SUMMARY:What Were You Wearing? Survivor Art Installation CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nJoin the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Of fice (SVPRO) and\nSexual Assault Centre for ݮƵ Region [https://www.s ascwr.org/]\n(SASC) for the What Were You Wearing? art installation. What Were You\nWearing? is an art exhibit based on student-survivor description s of\nthe clothes they were wearing when they were sexually assaulted.\nSe xual assault survivors are often asked\, “what were you\nwearing?”\, i mplying that what someone wears can cause a sexual\nassault.\n\nTHIS MYTH ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLENCE IS USED TO BLAME SURVIVORS AND JUSTIFY\nTHE ACTIONS OF THOSE WHO CAUSE HARM. SURVIVORS ARE NEVER TO BLAME FOR\nTHEIR EXPERIENC E(S) OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE. WE ALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO WEAR\nWHAT WE WANT. \n\ nThe \"What Were You Wearing?” Survivor Art Installation originated at\n the University of Arkansas in 2013. Created by Jen Brockman and Dr.\nMary Wyandt-Hiebert\, the project was inspired by Dr. Mary\nSimmerling’s poem \, _What I Was Wearing_. Oregon State University\ninterpreted and recreat ed a virtual exhibit\n[https://wwyw.forestry.oregonstate.edu/].\n\nThis se mester\, the SVPRO in partnership with SASC is recreating the\nexhibit to highlight the pervasiveness of victim-blaming and the harm\nand trauma it causes survivors.\n\nWHEN:\nTuesday\, February 27\, 10am to 8pm\nWednesday \, February 28\, 10am to 8pm\n\nWHERE\nݮƵ Centre\, Multi-Purpose Room (SLC - MPR)\n DTSTAMP:20250626T063614Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR