April is Survivors of sexual violence include people of any age, race, gender, religion, and ability. Not only is sexual violence universally common, for college and college-age students, the statistics grow even more alarming—one in four will experience some type of sexual violence in their college years.
Saint Mary's is the only women’s college in the state of Indiana, and one of 31 in the United States. As an institution whose mission is to empower and educate women, it is our responsibility to talk about sexual violence, to raise awareness of its impact, and support women who speak up. That conversation continues on Saint Mary's College campus on October 6, 2026 for the next Raise Your Voice Symposium.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, October 6
9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Faculty and Staff Training
Rice Commons
Led by Beth White, President & CEO of the Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Prayer Service
Lizzy Seeberg Memorial Garden
Led by the Center for Faith, Action, & Ministry
This prayer service will provide a moment of reflection, solidarity, and hope as we kick off Raise Your Voice. Join us at the Lizzy Seeberg Memorial Garden, outside of Riedinger House, as we come together in support and empowerment, honoring those affected by sexual violence and grounding ourselves in preparation to deepen our understanding of this pervasive issue.
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Raise Your Voice Keynote Luncheon
Stapleton Lounge
Registration is required for this event. Click here to register
Join us a Saint Mary's alumna, Liz Hanlon Sands ’04, Shares her story of strength and advocacy.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Student Session
Rice Commons
Presented by Connie Adams ’08
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Safety Tailgate
Library Green
Connect with campus and community resources to empower you to make safe decisions on and off campus.
“WHAT WERE YOU WEARING” EXHIBIT
Available for viewing in Stapleton Conference Room April 13 - 15. Also available for viewing virtually.
“What Were You Wearing” is an art installation that answers the question frequently asked of survivors. This display features narratives and re-creations of outfits based on survivors' experiences within our campus community.
