Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Diana Center Lobby 

Drop by to learn about Being Barnard as a campus resource, the support it offers, and other student support services available on campus. Learn more about events this month as we observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Location: LeFrak Theatre, Barnard Hall 

What You'll Learn: 
The trainers are all MALIKAH certified and have years of global experience. Our expert black-belt instructors compiled a curriculum derived from various martial arts styles, built specifically for a modern-day woman. We teach techniques centered on de-escalation- techniques that allow you to leverage the power of your own body and voice so that you can feel safe. All of our classes cover basic blocks, strikes, pressure points, and verbal de-escalation. Our higher-level classes teach on the ground grappling, combination strikes, and blocks. All of our courses are designed to maximize your muscle memory and play to your personal strengths. All of our self-defense classes end with a healing space because we believe that empowerment starts with the heart.

Learn more about MALIKAH here.

April 21, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., drop by the Diana Center Lobby table to meet this year's Clery Interns, learn about our upcoming Clery Lecture Series, and play consent trivia for a chance to win a prize for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: LeFrak Theatre, Barnard Hall 
Register here

This year marks the 20th Annual Clery Lecture, created by alumna Constance Clery ‘53 and her husband Howard K. Clery in memory of their daughter Jeanne. The annual event features a panel of speakers advancing awareness of sexual and gender-based violence awareness and prevention. 

This year’s program will focus on digital safety. As technologies like deepfakes become increasingly sophisticated and students increasingly navigate social media platforms and online dating spaces, the lines between connection, privacy, and manipulation are becoming more complex.  
Meet the Clery Interns behind this year's event and gender-based violence prevention programming. 

Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of digital harm and the ways individuals can proactively protect themselves online.

By the end of this event, attendees will be able to: 

• Identify common forms of digital harm, including non-consensual image sharing, deepfakes, image-based abuse, and online coercion.
• Understand how emerging AI technologies can be used to facilitate manipulation, harassment, and sexual exploitation in digital spaces.
• Challenge myths and victim-blaming narratives surrounding image-based abuse and online exploitation.
• Engage our community in proactive and practical strategies to enhance personal digital safety and counter digital harm by spreading awareness and inspiring those attending to continue to educate others.  
   

About the Panelists

Zaynah Chaudbury, J.D.
James David Hopson 
Dr. Dawn A. Goddard-Eckrich
Jara Traina, J.D

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Futter Field

Being Barnard will be honoring Denim Day on April 29 with an activity and resource table. From 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., join Being Barnard and participate in activities, take stickers, and learn about the history of Denim Day and how wearing denim became a method of supporting sexual assault survivors. Wear denim when you visit or take a picture and tag @BeingBarnard to be featured on our social media.

In 1999, the Italian Supreme Court overturned the rape conviction based on the assumption that the perpetrator was unable to remove the woman's jeans himself because the jeans were too tight. Italian women in Parliament protested by wearing jeans, which led to the rise of a campaign. The first Denim Day was established in Los Angeles, CA by Peace over Violence.

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Location: Zoom, Register here.

Is your match real – or AI? 

Modern dating is increasingly shaped by technology, from AI “wingman” apps, and  AI-mediated conversations to evolving catfishing and romance scams. Join Sloan Thompson (EndTAB) for practical dating app safety tips and strategies for building authenticity, communication, and consent in tech-mediated relationships. 

Columbia Health makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations to attend this event, contact Disability Services at 212-854-2388 or disability@columbia.edu at least 5 days in advance of the event.

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Lerner 555, Register here.

You deserve a break. Take a much-needed pause from your studies and immerse yourself in a world of relaxation and mindfulness at the Self-Care Fair! 

Join us at Lerner 555 to create your personalized self-care kit; build with clay or LEGOs; relax through painting or writing cards; make friendship bracelets, and test your knowledge with quiz games for a chance to win prizes.

Unwind with mindfulness activities led by Counseling and Psychological Services, explore stress management and sleep hygiene tips with Alice! Health Promotion, and learn about community activities with University Life. You can also work on a custom art project with local artist Devin Osorio.

Food and beverages (including ice cream!) provided.  

Who can attend?  

This rejuvenating event is exclusively open to all currently registered Columbia students, including affiliate schools. This event is co-sponsored by InterGreek Council.

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
Location: Zoom, Register here.

Online scams are getting more personal. People are increasingly targeted by online scams like sextortion, romance scams, and catfishing that exploit trust, intimacy, and identity. Join Adam Dodge (EndTAB) to learn how to recognize red flags, support impacted people, and prevent future harm.

Join us in taking a stand against sexual violence on Denim Day 2026 – whether in person or virtually. By wearing denim, you’re making it clear: there is no excuse for sexual assault or rape, especially not what someone was wearing.

Stop by to take the Denim Day Pledge, participate in some myth busting, and have the SVR Peer Educators take your photo for social media. You can share why you wear denim and your commitment to creating a community of compassion and accountability – where survivors are believed and supported.

Learn more about the history of Denim Day. 

Unable to make it in person? You can take the pledge here and upload your Denim Day photos for us to share, or tag @columbiahealth on Instagram to share why you wear denim.

See the specific time and locations for each campus below.

• CUIMC: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Hammer Health Sciences Center, 701
• Morningside: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Lerner Hall Ramps
• Columbia Business School: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Kravis Hall