Southeast Mo. Stateâs Denim Day raises awareness of sexual assault
Southeast Mo. State University students took a stand against sexual assault by wearing jeans and painting denim squares that will be sewn into a quilt for display.(KFVS)
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State Universityâs Denim Day raised awareness and supported victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
âSo, by doing events like this, weâre hoping to spread awareness that people have a community that is supporting them; and hopefully, theyâll come forward and use organizations like Iota Chi and RASA to help support them,â said Adelia Hancock, president of Redhawks Against Sexual Assault.
Southeast Mo. State president responds to online petition about sexual violence on campus
Southeast Mo. State president responds to online petition about sexual violence on campus By Amber Ruch | December 16, 2020 at 5:09 PM CST - Updated December 16 at 10:29 PM
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri State University President Dr. Carlos Vargas responded to an online petition about sexual violence on campus.
In a letter sent to students, faculty and staff on Wednesday, December 16, Vargas said he has been meeting with people about the petition and the topic of sexual violence on campus.
“As a University President and as a father and grandfather, I can assure you that the way this University works to prevent sexual violence, and to hold offenders accountable, is deeply and personally important to me,” Dr. Vargas said in the letter. “I have read many of your comments on social media, including firsthand accounts of sexual violence from victims. To those of you