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In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Millersville University has several activities planned throughout the month of February. Red flags will also be on display outside the Francine G. McNairy Library and Learning Forum as part of The Red Flag Campaign. These flags remind those on college campuses to say something in order to address and prevent dating violence. The activities taking place on campus throughout the month are dedicated to the memory of Karlie Hall, an MU student killed by her boyfriend in 2015.
“Dating violence can happen to anyone,” says Jayme Trogus, director of the Center for Health Education and Promotion at MU. “It is very important that as a campus community we help one another learn about and be able to identify the signs of a healthy versus an unhealthy relationship, including that the signs of an unhealthy relationship are not always physically apparent. The Center is planning a month of events to help students learn about relationships, encourage proactive bystander behaviors and understand that help is readily available on our campus.”
Listed below are the activities scheduled throughout the month of February in honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Orange is the national color of teen dating violence awareness, and will be included in several of the month’s activities.
Date: Feb. 1
Event: Dating Violence Wellness Wednesday
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Student Memorial Center, Bookstore Lobby
Date: Feb. 8 and 22
Event: Karlie’s Angels at the MU Basketball Games
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Pucillo Gym
More information: Attend to participate at our Red Flag Table and for a chance to win an orange T-shirt! There will also be a moment of silence before the game to honor Karlie Hall before the Feb. 8 game.
Date: Feb. 14
Event: Wearing Orange for Teen Dating Violence Month
More information: Post pictures to social media using #MUWearsOrangeforLove for a chance to win a prize!
Date: Feb. 14
Event: Healthy Relationships for Valentine’s Day
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Student Memorial Center, Bookstore Lobby
More information: Stop by for a chance to win an orange t-shirt!
Date: Feb. 16
Event: That’s Not Love Table
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Student Memorial Center, Juice Bar
Date: Feb. 21
Event: One Love Foundation’s Escalation Program
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Student Memorial Center, Room 18
More information: Led by MU Peer Educators
