The campaign, from noon to 2 p.m. on McMicken Commons, advocates an end to violence against women. Members of two campus organizations and UC baseball players, led by Coach Brian Cleary, have agreed to pass out ribbons and ask men to sign a pledge to end violence against women. Individuals will also be invited to create their own T-shirts to add to the exhibit on campus. A self defense workshop, taught by UC Women's Center assistant director Robin Arnsperger and women s advocate and sexual assault response coordinator Rani Varghese, will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. in the aerobics room at Laurence Hall. McNeal's first four characters are based on stories that her grandmothers told her as well as historical documentation and research.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Lunch will be offered.