PICK UP YOUR T-SHIRTS TODAY!

In the morning at Sample Gates, Woodburn Clocktower, or Kelley 

In the evening at Wilkie, Wright, Collins, or McNutt!!

Here’s the official T-Shirt! 

Be sure to pick yours up on April 14th at the Sample Gates, Woodburn, Kelley, GLBTSS, Wilkie, Wright, Collins, or McNutt!

And then WEAR IT on April 15th!

Are you a VOLUNTEER for the Day of Silence at IU??

I love you!!

All volunteers: please pick up your Volunteer Box on Tuesday, April 13th or Wednesday, April 14th (before your shift of course) in the CLDC in Read.  The CLDC is open from 3pm-10pm on Tuesday and Wednesday.  There are two people at each location, so if one of you are not able to make it to the CLDC, then please email me (Liz) at eeeggles@indiana.edu and I’ll find a way to get you that box!!  

The Volunteer Boxes will contain around 60 t-shirts, silence cards, a sign up sheet (for names and signatures of those who take the vow) and a banner for your table or location.  

If you are volunteering at the Sample Gates location or the Woodburn Hall location, there are no tables provided by the University, but if you would like to bring a chair or a table then please feel free!  

If you are volunteering at a residence hall, then there should be a table ready/requested for you.  

If anyone has any questions, please email me or call me!! eeeggles@indiana.edu/8329784500

Thanks so much for making this day a reality!!

Link to National Day of Silence Website

National Day of Silence at IU

What is the National Day of Silence?

The National Day of Silence is a nation-wide event in April when hundreds of thousands of students come together to take a pledge of silence in hopes of promoting empathy and respect for members of the GLBT community. The community and their allies are silenced daily as a result of anti-GLBT name-calling, harassment and lack of appreciation for their aspirations, goals, and needs. 

Why is the Day of Silence Important?

GLSEN’s 2005 National School Climate Survey found that four out of five LGBT students report verbal, sexual or physical harassment at school and 29% report missing at least a day of school in the past month out of fear for their personal safety.  The silence of GLBT youth and adults can be responded to with a visible display of support and empathy towards those who have felt silenced or are unable to express themselves as a result of harassment.  In order to meet the needs of students and faculty on campus, we are organizing a Day of Silence at IU.  

What will the Day of Silence be like at IU?

This year, we will be handing out t-shirts and taking pledges to be silent on Wednesday, April 14th.  Then, participants will wear their t-shirts on the following day (April 15th) and refrain from speaking.  We will have a “Breaking the Silence” reception, hosted by the CommUnity Education Program, The Savants, and Union Board.  Food will be provided by B-town Menus.  We hope you can join us for both events!

When is it?

This year, the Day of Silence will be held at IU on Thursday, April 15th.  Come pick up a t-shirt at any of the campus locations on April 14th and take your vow of silence.  This vow of silence is a pledge to be silent on the following day.