If you were looking for a Halloween party with food, music, contests and prizes the Zombie Prom was the perfect place to be.
Rape Educators and Contacts (REACT) and the Women’s Center sponsored the annual Halloween party this Friday night in the CUB MPR. The Zombie prom is one of REACTs biggest event in association with the Women’s Center in their efforts to inform domestic awareness too.

The goal of REACT is to educate and advocate for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and any form of sexual misconduct and violent crimes. Jillian Klingerman, secretary of REACT, is just one of many volunteers who work closely with women in need. Klingerman stated that the events around campus make a platform to spread awareness to Shippensburg University students about important subject matters of abuse and violence. REACT and the Women’s Center are advocates of students both female and male that are victims of violent crimes. They also encourage SU males to come by to talk or get help involving the same type of issues regarding assault or violence.

Director of the Women’s Center Stephanie Erdice said it’s important for SU students to be aware of their surroundings and the people they are out with and to trust your instincts if something does not feel right. The Women’s Center is not only a place to receive help but a resource on campus as for providing training, workshops and research help. The Women’s Center provides the helpful hands of interns, volunteers and practicum students as well as campus-wide programs during both the fall and spring semesters. Fall events such as the Tulip Planting Ceremony, Stabbed in the Heart and Zombie Prom were for Domestic Awareness month.

All the proceeds benefit organizations like Women in Need (WIN) of Franklin and Fulton Counties and WYCA Carlisle Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Center.

For more information on REACT and the Women’s Center, visit ship.edu/womenscenter/ or visit the first floor of Horton Hall from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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