Information to Anchor Your Simmons Experience

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In This Edition

• Upcoming Events
• St. George's University Information Session

• Alumnae/i Panel Discussion: Improving Health Equity and Access

Health & Wellness

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in October. For many, home is a place of love, warmth, and comfort. It’s somewhere that you know you will be surrounded by care and support, and a nice little break from the busyness of the real world. But for millions of others, home is anything but a sanctuary. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the “Day of Unity” in

October 1981 observed by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became an entire week devoted to a range of activities conducted at the local, state, and national levels. Learn More About Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) 

Drop in to Betsy’s Friends Peer Support Hours hosted every week.

Office hours are a time when anyone can come meet with a peer supporter. Students may discuss relationships, being a survivor, and more. Office hours will be in person in the near future, but for now, you can join virtual office hours using this Zoom room. 

• Tuesday: 9-11am with Hayden
• Thursday: 2-4pm with Miranda
• Friday: 10am-12pm with Amani

Follow @vpeo_simmons on Instagram to hear about programming and Betsy’s Friends weekly meetings! 

Resources at Simmons

• Resources for Survivors at Simmons | Visit Page
• Violence Prevention & Educational Outreach Program (VPEO) | For more information, contact [email protected] To schedule a meeting with our confidential resource, contact [email protected] or [email protected]
• Counseling Center | Visit website | Send an email | Phone: 617-521-2455
• Title IX Team | Make a report of sexual harassment | Sara Simberg, Assistant General Counsel, Title IX Coordinator | Suite A-230 | Phone: 617-521-3289 | [email protected]
• If you are experiencing an urgent matter and are on campus, please contact Public Safety: 617-521-1112. If you are off campus, please call 911 or visit your local emergency room.

National Resources

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) | www.ndvh.org
• National Dating Abuse Helpline | 1-866-331-9474 | www.loveisrespect.org
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) | www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
• Domestic Violence Initiative | (303) 839-5510/ (877) 839-551 | www.dviforwomen.org
• Women of Color Network | 1-800-537-2238 | www.wocninc.org

Student Experience

Upcoming Events

Decorating the Sukkah Tabling

Hosted by Hillel

Wednesday, October 12 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM | Academic Quad

A Conversation with Malinda Lo

First Year Read

Wednesday, October 12 | 5:00 - 6:00PM | LKP Main College Building

Field Hockey v. St Joseph's

Wednesday, October 12 | 5:00 PM | Daly Field

The Art and Music Liaison Meet and Greet

Wednesday, October 12 | 5:30 PM | Trustman Art Gallery, MCB 4th floor

Soccer v. Regis

Wednesday, October 12 | 7:00 PM | Daly Field

Drag Show!

Hosted by Jennifer Eckert Center for Leadership & Engagement (JE CLE) and the Trans and Nonbinary Collective (TaNC)

Thursday, October 13 | 7:00 PM | LKP Main College Building

Volleyball v. Rivier

Thursday, October 13 | 7:00 PM | Holmes Gym

October Coffee Shop Hour

Hosted by the REEF Support Center

Thursday, October 13 | 11:30AM - 1PM | Fens Table

Homecoming Weekend

Friday, October 14 - Sunday, October 16

Hillel Homecoming Shabbat in the Sukkah

Friday, October 14 | 4:00 -5:30 PM | Academic Quad

Tea De-Stress, Face Masks and Tea in Quadside (Biweekly)

Friday, October 14 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Quadside

Cross Country @ Suffolk

Saturday, October 15 | 1:30 PM | Franklin Park

Dining Corner

Bartol Hall

Join the dining team for the following upcoming celebrations and features:

• Thursday, October 13: La Latina Cocina Station
• Monday, October 17: National Pasta Day Station

Common Grounds and Fens Cafe

Join the dining team for the following upcoming specials and features:

• Greens to go: Apple Pecan Salad
• Deli: Thanksgiving Melt
• Restaurant Rotation: Road Trip America
• Clean Plate: Apple Chai Chicken Salad

Simmons Dining Feedback Requested

Each year, Simmons Dining looks to improve our offerings and service. Your feedback is critical in this process. Participants in the survey are eligible to win one of four e-Gift cards of $50 or $150. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. We thank you for your time and consideration.

Academic Spotlight

St. George's University Information Session

Come learn about SGU's School of Medicine!

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | MCB A-151

The Tutoring Center

The Tutoring Center, located in the Center for Student Success, assists students in becoming independent and successful learners.

If you are new to the Tutoring Center, you can register and schedule an appointment. Students are allowed 2 hours of tutoring per week.

Making a Difference

Alumnae/i Panel Discussion: Improving Health Equity and Access

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, join the Latinx Affinity group virtually as they host an alumnae/i panel discussion on health equity and access, featuring the following panelists and moderators:

• Marcela Aldaz-Matos ’06MBA, Chairwoman of ALPFA and Co-Founder, CEO of ARKA HR
• Catalina Gutierrez-Perez ’13MSW, Director of Mental Health and Advocacy Services at the Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County
• Nicole Taikeff Gabela ’21MPH, Project Manager for MGH's Community Access, Recruitment & Engagement (CARE) Research Center
• Sophie Salas ’24 - Moderator
• Destiny Figueroa ’24 - Introducer

2 p.m, Saturday, October 15 | Register by October 12.

Stay safe, and be well.

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