Kick Off Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) 2026 with Us!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women—alongside our dedicated Peer Educators—invites the entire CWRU community to kick off a month of action, education, and support.
Join us for an interactive kickoff event packed with resources, activities, and community connections as we unite to raise awareness and stand against relationship violence.
Event Highlights
- Free Food: Grab a bite while you connect with peers, student leaders, and campus partners.
- Interactive Activities: Participate in hands-on activities designed to foster conversation, reflection, and community solidarity.
- Resource Tabling: Meet with both on-campus advocates and local Cleveland community organizations to learn about support services, prevention efforts, and ways to get involved all month long.
- Connect with Peer Educators: Meet the student leaders spearheading peer-led education and advocacy efforts on our campus.
Event Details
- When: September 30, 2026 4pm-6pm
- Where: Thwing Atrium
- Who: Open to all CWRU students, faculty, and staff
Whether you are looking to get connected with local advocacy groups, learn how to support a peer, or simply grab lunch and show your support, everyone has a role to play in building a safer campus community. Stop by, grab some food, and help us launch DVAM 2026 strong!
Find Your Flow: Fall Break Writing Retreat at the Mather Center
Fall break is the perfect opportunity to pause the daily rush and make meaningful headway on your biggest writing projects. Whether you are tackling a dissertation chapter, polishing a grant proposal, drafting a journal article, or working through course papers, the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women invites you to transform solitary writing into a supportive, shared experience.
Over two full days, our flexible center space will morph into a quiet sanctuary designed entirely for focus, comfort, and productivity. We are structuring the retreat around dedicated, distraction-free writing blocks so you can get into a true flow state, accompanied by the quiet camaraderie of fellow writers working alongside you.
To keep you energized and moving forward, breakfast and lunch will be provided both days. We are also bringing in special guest facilitators to offer guidance, address writing roadblocks, and help you strategize your process whenever you need a fresh perspective or a quick soundboard.
Set aside the time you deserve, settle into a comfortable spot, and write in good company.