Denim Day Reception Tonight
Join University Programs in celebrating student art made for Denim Day with a reception on Monday, May 3, 2022, at 5 p.m. in the Anne Kittrell Art Gallery.
Join University Programs in celebrating student art made for Denim Day with a reception at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, in the Anne Kittrell Art Gallery. There will be light refreshments and a talk on sexual assault awareness by Miss Arkansas Collegiate, Lauren Stephens. As part of her Miss Arkansas Collegiate platform, Miss Stephens focuses on her BRAVE (Building Respect and Values for Everyone). This event is a part of University Programs’ Sexual Assault Awareness Month Series.
Content warning: Contains Mention of Sexual Assault
About Denim Day: In 1992, an 18-year-old Italian woman was raped by her 45-year-old driving instructor. She reported the incident to authorities. He was then convicted of rape and sentenced to jail. Years later, his conviction was appealed to the Italian Supreme Court on the argument that the sex was indeed consensual because the young woman’s jeans were tight, and she must have helped him remove them. The supreme court agreed and overturned his conviction.
We wear jeans on Denim Day to support sexual assault survivors and as a reminder that no matter what you wear, consent is never implied. Denim Day is April 27, 2022.
For questions or for accommodations due to disability please contact the Office of Student Activities, osa@uark.edu or call 479-575-5255. University Programs is a program in the Division of Student Affairs.
About the Division of Student Affairs: The Division of Student Affairs supports students in pursuing knowledge, earning a degree, finding meaningful careers, exploring diversity, and connecting with the global community. We provide students housing, dining, health care resources, and create innovative programs that educate and inspire. We enhance the University of Arkansas experience and help students succeed, one student at a time.
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Contacts
University Programs,
Office of Student Activities
479-575-5255,
osa@uark.edu
Scott Flanagin, executive director of communications
Division of Student Affairs
479-575-6785,
sflanagi@uark.edu
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