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Men At Saint Xavier University Prepare To 'Walk A Mile In Her Shoes'

By Howard Ludwig | March 23, 2016 6:49am
 A group of male participants listens to statistics on violence against women just ahead of the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event last year. The march aims to put a spotlight on rape, sexual assault and gender violence.
A group of male participants listens to statistics on violence against women just ahead of the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event last year. The march aims to put a spotlight on rape, sexual assault and gender violence.
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MOUNT GREENWOOD — A group of men will strut around the Mount Greenwood campus of Saint Xavier University March 30 in high heels.

The student-coordinated march is part of the second annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. The event aims to put a spotlight on rape, sexual assault and gender violence.

Those participating from the school at 3700 W. 103rd St. include men from the university's faculty, staff and administration. The march takes place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and will serve as a kick off to Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April.

The march is free to attend and open to the public. For more information or to participate, contact Samantha Maher-Sheahan, associate dean of students at 773-298-3122 or mahersheahan@sxu.edu.

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