Statement in Support of Student Action on August 24-25, 2021
August 26, 2021
The Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) program stands in strong support of the hundreds of students who gathered outside of the Phi Gamma Delta house on August 24th and 25th to demand that the organization be disbanded after repeated reports of sexual assault. This protest recognizes both reports of a recent abhorrent event and a larger problem on and beyond our campus. Sexual assault is an epidemic, and we echo the students’ call for university action and accountability.
Students, faculty, or staff in need of resources for emotional trauma in the wake of these events will find confidential support in the following offices:
Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education (CARE)
402-472-3553
Voices of Hope, 24-hour Help Line
402-475-7273
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
402-472-7450
We support all survivors and invite them to reach out to us if there are tangible ways we can be of assistance.
Katy Holland, Assistant Professor of Psychology and WGS
Rose Holz, Professor of Practice and Associate Director of WGS
Emily Kazyak, Associate Professor of Sociology and WGS
Jennifer Kruse, Lecturer, WGS and Communication Studies
Shari Stenberg, Professor of English and WGS, Director of WGS
More details at: https://www.unl.edu/wgs/advocacy-statements