Wear Purple Oct. 15 to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence

Posted: 2026-10-11 04:40:47 Expired: 2026-10-18 04:40:47

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NDSU is observing Purple Thursday on Oct. 15, a national day of action for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and invites the campus community to wear purple.

Purple Thursday is a national day of action held each October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Community members wear purple to raise awareness of domestic and dating violence, show their commitment to healthy relationships, and support ending violence. NDSU Health Promotion encourages you to take part on Thursday, Oct. 15.

Stop by the Table

The Health Promotion table will be in the MU from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, and Thursday, Oct. 15. Stop by for information, resources, and a Purple Thursday button.

Request Buttons for Your Office

Offices and departments can request Purple Thursday buttons at https://ndstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bapAzetZYE1KPnE. Supplies are limited. Buttons can be picked up at Student Health Service or sent by mail to campus offices and departments.

Questions

Contact the Health Promotion team in Student Health Service, Wallman Wellness Center Room 102, or visit https://www.ndsu.edu/studenthealthservice/.

-- Academic Affairs: Haley Hamel