Domestic Violence Awareness Week, Fall 2012

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Domestic Violence Awareness Week, Fall 2012

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Iota actives, minus Morgan :( , at the DVA Week Banquet.

This year we had a very eventful and successful Domestic Violence Awareness week organized by our very own Victoria Pietruszka "Reaper"! During the entire week, we (along with the help of our co-sponsors) gave out free purple ribbons and sold purple Livestrong bracelets that said "Love shouldn't hurt" on them. The two main events that we had was a speaker event and our 2nd Domestic Violence Awareness week banquet.

For the speaker event, we had one of the co-founders from Stand Up Guys, Jack, talk about his views on domestic violence and how he thinks it should be dealt with today. He gave a very informative talk that allowed us to see a different point of view on the topic. It was especially interesting to listen the a male's perspective on domestic violence. The presentation was about 45 minutes long followed by a series of thoughtful question and answer. Jack also had some forms that we signed stating the we pledged not to abuse our partners.

The Domestic Violence Awareness week banquet had a huge turn out of over 70 people! In fact the turn out was so big that we even had to turn away some people at the door because there was not enough seating in the dining area. Everyone arrived all dressed up and had a great time enjoying talking with each other an the delicious Italian food served by the Meliora. During the banquet, we had a glowstick ceremony in honor of those who have experienced domestic violence lead by Victoria.

It was a great week and it seems like the Domestic Violence Awareness week banquet is starting to become an annual event! Thanks to the hard work of all the sisters, we were able to make Domestic Violence Awareness week successful!

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Sigma Psi Zeta is the first and only multicultural Asian Interest Sorority on the University of Rochester campus. We emphasize leadership, scholarship, advocacy, community service and cultural awareness.

Sigma Psi Zeta works to promote awareness of the Asian/Asian American cultures and heritages amongst the students and faculty of our campus. We believe the strength of our foundation derives not just from the unity of our sisterhood, but also from the individuality of our members.

The Iota Chapter of Sigma Psi Zeta was established by Wincheng Lin and Jeanette Moy on December 1, 2000 at the University of Rochester. These women, united by their desire to affect change on their campus and the surrounding communities, create a lasting sisterhood, and promote unity among women and those of the Asian/Asian American community, set forth to bring a charter of Sigma Psi Zeta to their campus in the Spring, 1999. As friends, and later as roommates, they occasionally discussed the creation of an asian-interest sorority. They wanted an organization that would be beyond the bonds of friendship and instead hold bonds of sisterhood. Jeanette's older sister was a Sister of the Alpha Chapter of Sigma Psi Zeta, and after careful consideration, the two desired to join the organization that Sister Zoe had joined years before. It was not until Fall 2000, however, that their vision was realized. Their friendship was unparalleled, and with each other's support, no challenge was insurmountable. With much perseverance, determination and work, these ladies, known now as Trax and Fenix, became the Iota Charters.

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Sunday, November 25, 2012