Outreach and Education Events

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Clothesline of Voices (PDC) - October 13, 2026

To kick off the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), in collaboration with Survivor Advocacy Services and Partners Against Violence, the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX hosted a Clothesline Project display on the Palm Desert Campus. CSUSB community members received information about DVAM, resources on warning signs and navigating intimate partner violence, and were able to create T-Shirts to contribute to the display. 

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Clothesline of Voices (SB) - October 1, 2026

To kick off the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), in collaboration with Survivor Advocacy Services and Partners Against Violence, the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX hosted a Clothesline Project display on Coyote Walk. CSUSB community members received information about DVAM, resources on warning signs and navigating intimate partner violence, and were able to create T-Shirts to contribute to the display. 

Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Open House - September 24, 2026

Celebrating the office remodel and rename, the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX hosted an Open House in the SMSU office location. Students, staff, and faculty within the CSUSB community were invited to meet the OCRTIX staff, learn about the office services, and engage in conversation about why consent mattered to them and the broader campus community. The event offered a refresher on resources, served as an opportunity to promote the upcoming Title IX training deadline, and allowed CSUSB community members to connect with the office. 

Spring Fest – March 27, 2025

Spring Fest is an annual resource fair held just before Spring Break to educate CSUSB students on various aspects of safety as they prepare for time away from campus. This year, the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX hosted an interactive table featuring a Title IX-themed trivia activity designed to engage students while raising awareness about their rights, available resources, and ways to prevent sexual misconduct. The event offered a fun and informative way for students to stay informed and empowered going into the break.

Spring Into Safety: Respect, Consent, and Change – March 25, 2025

In partnership with Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX facilitated an educational workshop tailored for FSL members, focusing on building a safer and more respectful campus community. The session covered key topics such as affirmative consent, drug and alcohol-facilitated sexual assault, bystander intervention, and hazing awareness and prevention. Through open dialogue and interactive discussion, students were equipped with the knowledge and tools to recognize harmful behaviors and take action to support their peers.

Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself – March 19, 2025

In collaboration with the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, OCR participated in the 'Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself' event, aimed at promoting student safety and informed decision-making. This engaging program offered critical education on the dangers of driving under the influence, the realities of alcohol-facilitated sexual assault, and practical harm reduction strategies related to alcohol use. By fostering awareness and encouraging responsible choices, the event empowered students to look out for themselves and their peers.

Cupid's Protection Plan: Stalking Awareness Month Workshop – January 30, 2025

In collaboration with University Village, the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX concluded Stalking Awareness Month with an interactive workshop designed to raise awareness about the complex and often misunderstood dynamics of stalking. The session provided students with valuable information on recognizing different forms of stalking and offered practical tools and safety strategies to help protect themselves and others. This educational event emphasized the importance of early intervention, community support, and personal empowerment.

Stalking: Know It, Name It, Stop It – October 30, 2024

Everyone has a role to play in knowing, naming, and stopping stalking.  This workshop provided a basic overview of stalking, focusing on defining stalking, identifying stalker behaviors, and recognizing the prevalence and dynamics of this often misunderstood form of abuse. Participants will also leave the session with guidance and information on how to support victims and connect them with resources.

Breaking Barriers Workshop – October 15, 2024

To recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX partnered with Survivor Advocacy Services to provide a workshop to the CSUSB community related to Domestic Violence and the ways different communities are affected. This presentation discussed the barriers marginalized communities face when experiencing Domestic Violence and as they seek justice. 

SAAM Resource Fair – April 24, 2024

The SAAM (Sexual Assault Awareness Month) Resource Fair provided students, staff, and faculty the opportunity to explore the support services available for survivors, both on campus and in the local community. Intentionally planned on Denim Day, the SAAM Resource Fair emphasized the importance of working together to prevent sexual violence and ensure a safe campus community. To kick-off the event, OCR staff spoke on the history of SAAM, the relevance of Denim Day, and the support of the agencies and organizations present at the fair. The OCR table facilitated an interactive activity for students to take a deeper look at the media they are consuming (shows, movies, books, etc.) and reflect on how stalking is portrayed, many times as romantic. 

Boundaries Bring us Closer Workshop - April 16, 2024

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX partnered with Survivor Advocacy Services to facilitate “Boundaries Bring us Closer: A Workshop on Setting and Expressing Boundaries.” This workshop provided a space for participants to both build an understanding for the foundations and importance of boundaries, as well as practice articulating these boundaries via scenarios that reflected different types of relationships (co-workers, family, friends, significant others, etc.). OCR staff designed an activity and correlating worksheet that helped guide participants through self-reflection, identifying their stressors, desires, and personal values that lay the foundation for the boundaries they may implement in their lives.

Health Howl – April 9, 2024

At the beginning of April, the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX attended “Health Howl”, an event hosted by The Retreat to give students, staff, and faculty an opportunity to explore information and activities related to the multiple dimensions of wellness. The OCR table provided participants an opportunity to utilize coloring pages designed by Recognize Violence, Create Change, with messages related to consent culture and survivor empowerment, to practice self-care. This mindfulness activity was presented alongside educational materials and resources representative of the Nondiscrimination Policy, including bystander intervention, discrimination against protected classes, and sexual harassment awareness.

Spring Fest - March 26, 2024

In anticipation of Spring Break, the Student Health Center hosted Spring Fest. This event provided students with important information regarding safety over the break. CSUSB departments and local agencies empowered students with crucial education surrounding substance use, the importance of hydration, and other key elements of holistic health. The OCR table focused on educating students on the practical ways they can intervene in crisis situations. Participants received information about the "4 D's" of bystander intervention (Delay, Distract, Direct, and Delegate) then had the opportunity to cast their vote on which method they believed would work best for them in various scenarios. This activity served as a reminder that we never know when a situation may happen that requires intervention, so it is best to be prepared.