Join Safer for Dating Violence Action Month, October 2026
This year’s Dating Violence Action Month (DVAM) theme is: “Your Wings Already Exist: Choose Your Direction.” The dragonfly imagery indicates a focus on transformation, growth and resilience, which are present themes in our events this month. This October, we hope to empower everyone to cultivate relationships that help them thrive.
Follow our outreach campaign all month long on Instagram at @Campushealthandwellbeing, Follow our updated events at Cal Poly Now, and join us for the following events!
Your Wings Already Exist Intro BoothStart off DVAM with Safer! Play games, grab a zine and learn how to support a safer campus community.
Thursday, Oct. 1 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | UU Plaza |
A Whole Latte Red FlagsCozy up with a pumpkin spice latte while exploring healthy relationships and red flags.
Monday, Oct. 5 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Safer Office (UU-217G) |
Burning LoveCurate your favorite self-love songs, burn them onto a CD and take home the perfect self-care soundtrack.
Thursday, Oct. 8 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Mustang Way |
Crafting BoundariesDesign a collage aesthetic that reflects your values, boundaries and intentions.
Tuesday, Oct. 13 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Dream Center (UU-217I) |
Staff/Faculty Creamery TourFaculty and Staff are invited to join Safer for a tour of the Creamery and conversations on how to be a survivor ally. RSVP Only.
Purple Thursday, Oct. 15 Noon – 1 p.m. | Cal Poly Creamery |
Purple PLURsday RaveJam out with us at this purple-themed, rave-style event with live music, kandi making and all things Peace, Love, Unity and Respect.
Purple Thursday, Oct. 15 3 – 6 p.m. | Health Center Lawn |
Beyond "Dump Them"Learn how to recognize warning signs and support a friend through navigating an unhealthy relationship... and pick up a free squishy!
Monday, Oct. 19 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Dexter Lawn |
Lunch and Learn: Invest in Your $elfLunches provided for this meaningful conversation about financial wellness and safety planning with Safer advocates.
Wednesday, Oct. 21 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | CHW Conference Room (27-11) |
ObsessedExplore the relationship dynamics, red flags and healthy behaviors portrayed on screen in today's most popular movies and TV shows.
Tuesday, Oct. 27 6 – 8 p.m. | Baker Science, Room 107 (180-107) |
Category is... Ghouls Night OutEnjoy fierce drag performances and relationship-themed trivia in honor of DVAM! We’ll be closing out the month with giveaways and a show you won’t want to miss.
Thursday, Oct. 29 4 – 6:30 p.m. | The Forum |
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