Hawk Week 2019
JAYHAWKS GIVE A FLOCK
During Hawk Week, all new students will participate in Jayhawks Give a Flock, KU's bystander intervention program. On Saturday, Aug. 24th, students participating in this program will gain with the knowledge and skills to take action when they see behaviors that put others at risk for sexual assault. These skills include intervening in potentially violent situations, speaking out against rape myths and sexist language, and supporting survivors of sexual assault. More information incluing the time and location of your training can be found by downloading the KU Guide App and navigating to the Jayhawks Give a Flock event on the Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Center page.
A full report on Jayhawks Give a Flock can be found here.
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Program schedule
Please refer to the chart below to find your session time and location for Jayhawks Give a Flock.
Session |
Community |
Location |
Session 1: 9:00-11:00 AM |
Corbin Hall |
Wescoe Hall |
|
Downs Hall |
Engineering Complex |
|
Ellsworth Hall |
Capitol Federal Hall |
Session 2: 12:00 PM-2:00 PM |
Scholarship Halls |
Wescoe Hall |
|
Templin Hall |
Engineering Complex |
|
Hashinger Hall |
Capitol Federal Hall |
Session 3: 3:00-5:00 PM |
Jayhawker Towers |
Wescoe Hall |
|
Naismith Hall |
Engineering Complex |
|
IFC Housed Fraternities:
|
Capitol Federal Hall |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who should I contact if I need accommodations?
Accommodations can be requested through the Academic Achievement and Access Center (AAAC). They are located in Room 22, Strong Hall 1450 Jayhawk Blvd. You can contact them by phone at 785-864-4064 or email them at achieve@ku.edu. For additional information check out their website: https://achievement.ku.edu/contact.
Is childcare available for students with parents?
Childcare will be provided through Hilltop Child Development Center for children (ages 1-12) of volunteers upon request. Please contact the Sexual assault Prevention and Education Center for this request. I live off-campus.
Where should I park?
Off-campus sessions will be held in Capitol Federal Hall and LEEP 2. If your session is in Capitol Federal Hall parking is available in Lot 90, across from the building. If your session is in the Engineering Complex, parking is available in Lot 54, across from the building. The KU parking map can be viewed at https://parking.ku.edu/sites/parking.drupal.ku.edu/files/files/parkingma....
Are there women/femme-only session available?
Yes. KU recognizes that some students who identify as women may prefer to go through a training with other women/femme individuals due to personal religious reasons. Please indicate during the check-in process if you would like to attend one of these sessions during check in.
Is this program required for all first-year students?
Yes. All first-year students are required to complete Jayhawks Give a Flock. However, if you feel this program will be a detriment to your emotional health and well-being due to a personal history of sexual or intimate partner violence, you may schedule an alternative in-person program with the confidential Care Coordinator at care@ku.edu.
All other questions about attending the program should be directed to the Sexual Assault Prevention & Education Center at sapec@ku.edu.