Greek Life at the U of A Hosts It's On Us Week

The Charlie & Cappy Whiteside Greek Life Leadership Center is proud to announce its annual It's On Us Week to be held Oct. 3 - 7 on the U of A campus.

"Our goal is to continue providing educational opportunities and resources for all U of A students to prevent sexual assault," said Parice S. Bowser, director of Greek Life. "This includes working with both faculty and staff to create a change. We all can play a major role by stepping up, stepping in and speaking out to stop sexual assault. It's On Us, Arkansas."

It's On Us, launched in 2014, began as a campaign started by the White House under former President Barack Obama and then-Vice President Joe Biden, to raise awareness and help put an end to sexual assault on college campuses. The campaign serves as an opportunity for students to be a part of the solution. It's On Us asks everyone to step up and realize they can help end sexual assault. 

The aim in hosting this week is to provide opportunities to support survivors, provide educational opportunities, educate individuals on consent, debunk various myths surrounding sexual assault and sexual violence, and to bring awareness to the problem. 

The It's On Us campus campaign has over 82 sponsors and aims to reach a broader base of the population through its pledge and awareness efforts. Everyone is encouraged to sign the official It's On Us pledge, which will then put their name on the pledge list on the official website.

When asked about the importance of the week, current Panhellenic President Kinsey Landry said, "The Panhellenic Council is an organization for women led by women. With an overwhelming number of sexual assault survivors being women, it's important for our council to take an active stance against sexual assault and raise awareness. Through educational programming and conversations that take place during It's On Us Week, we hope sexual violence can come to a stop. We understand that the work that happens this week must continue. There is no place for sexual assault on our campus."

This year, Greek Life has partnered with a variety of campus and community partners including the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, United Greek Council, Greek Life Facilitators, Order of Omega, Associated Student Government, University Housing, RESPECT, Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence, NWA Center for Sexual Assault and the U of A Title IX Office. A schedule of events can be found below:

Monday, Oct. 3

The Launch: It's On Us Week Kickoff
Arkansas Union South Terrace
11:30 a.m. to noon

It's On us Week Tabling
Union Mall
Noon to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 4

It's On Us Week Tabling
Union Mall
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Online Dating Violence Prevention Program
Arkansas Union 503
6- 7 p.m.
Presented by Order of Omega

Glow Run Event
Arkansas Union Mall
7:30 p.m.
Presented by Associated Student Government

Wednesday, Oct. 5

Letters to Survivors
Union Mall
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

What is a Healthy Relationship?
Arkansas Union 509 - 510
5-6 p.m.
Presented by Greek Life Facilitators

Thursday, Oct. 6

Beyond the Screen
Arkansas Union 513
5-6 p.m.
Presented by Greek Life Facilitators

New Member SAPP Training - CLOSED EVENT

Friday, Oct. 7

TEALGate & Take the Pledge
Arkansas Union Mall
Food from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Whiteside Greek Life Leadership Center at 479-575-5001.