Sexual Assault Awareness Month activities planned throughout April at MTSU

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A lineup of activities are scheduled throughout April at Middle Tennessee State University in observance Sexual Assault Awareness Month thanks to sponsorship and coordination by the June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students.   A comprehensive report from the Department of Justice found that 20–25% of women and transgender students experience sexual assault at some point in college, and 4–6% of men are victims. But, more than 90% of survivors do not report the assault. & “These numbers are troubling,” said June Anderson Center Director Maigan Wipfli. “So we want to continue to raise awareness and keep our students, faculty and staff informed about what to do and where to go for help.” & Sexual Assault Awareness Month kicks off with the “Clothesline Project” in the Student Union Building, 1768 MTSU Blvd. Students can visit the creation station that will be set up in the atrium from 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3.   “The community is invited to decorate T-shirts to acknowledge sexual assault survivors and offer messages of encouragement,” Wipfli said. & The T-shirts will remain on display in the atrium from Thursday, April 3, through Friday, April...