Who We Are. What We Do.

 Since 2002, V-Day at Westminster has raised money for the Rape Recovery Center just blocks down the street and spreads awareness about sexual violence and prevention strategies throughout the community.  



The Vagina Monologues Poster

We started with a benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues and are now one of Westminster’s longest standing volunteer organizations.  In 8 years, students have raised over $60,000 total for the Rape Recovery Center.  Each year, V-Day also supports an international spotlight in an effort to end sexual violence worldwide. Previous spotlights include the Women of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Women of Katrina.

Events such as a silent auction, an art auction, a knitting sale, a clothing swap, and, of course, performances of The Vagina Monologues raise most of our funds.

More events aimed towards creating a more aware and safe community environment free of sexual violence, such as The Clothesline Project, the "You Talk, I'll Listen" campaign, a Congo Teach-In, “These Hands Don’t Hurt Women,” the V-Men Workshop and Petition, and the Paint the Campus Red statistics, information and quotes display.

V-Day at Westminster is a completely student-run organization.  The V-Day committee is made up about 20 male and female students from a variety of majors and interests.  In addition, the committee involves the support of school clubs and sports teams; last year’s supporters included the Theatre Society, Social Science Club, the Knot-It Club, and ARWC.  V-Day also receives incredible support from Westminster departments, especially the Center for Civic Engagement and the Diversity Center.  Approximately 50 local businesses, local artists, the Rape Recovery Center and UCASA also support V-Day at Westminster.

 

"The Vagina Monologues" Cast, 2008



~ Peace and Happiness ~
Stacy
Vagina Warrior Extraordinaire