KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The 5th Annual Hike the Hill in Heels at the University of Tennessee kicked off Sexual Assault Awareness month Monday.
All are encouraged to take part in this event by putting on a pair of heels and hike from the HSS Lawn to Ayres Hall on Monday, April 1. The hike is set to start at 12:45 p.m. It goes until 2 p.m.
The event is put on to raise awareness about sexual assault and contribute to The Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee.
The Center for Health Education and Wellness department is in charge of this event and are handing out shirts and unique posters to all participating in the event.
"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, UT policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity. Reports or complaints of sex discrimination or prohibited conduct, or questions about the university’s policies, procedures, resources, or programs concerning any of those issues, may be directed to the university’s Title IX coordinator or one of the university’s deputy Title IX coordinators.