Inaugural Kaplan Safe Campus Awards Showcase Sammy Chapters at Their Best!

Written by Amy Bucheit SAM Foundation Senior Director of Development

Created to make Sigma Alpha Mu the fraternal leader combating sexual assaults, the Jacob Kaplan Safe Campus Award was presented to two chapters that are working to make their campus and communities safer for everyone. We are excited to announce this year's two winners, Drexel and Alabama! Keep reading to find out how these chapters are exemplifying True MDH!

Our Mu Eta Chapter at Drexel worked with Drexel Secret, a Women's Empowerment Organization on campus, and held this event at the chapter house. The representatives from Drexel Secret were knowledgeable and discussed topics in a way that every brother understood. The chapter was able to ask questions, pose various scenarios of cases, and talk through how to respond or go forward. The chapter is already planning future collaborative events to continue our partnership with Drexel Secret. Going forward, they will also start working with Drexel Public Safety to host events that are open to not just the chapter, but the Drexel student body. This will create more opportunities for all students to learn about the resources available to them, and how to be safer in various social situations.

Tau Chapter at Alabama has spearheaded an exceptional initiative called the Sammy Safe Box, aimed at supporting the Tuscaloosa Safe Center-a 24/7 sexual assault center dedicated to aiding survivors. The Sammy Safe Box event spans an entire month and unites all 70 Greek Organizations in a collective effort. Each chapter hosts a dedicated box within their house, serving as a collection point for vital supplies required by the Tuscaloosa Safe Center. Additionally, there are various fund-raising opportunities throughout the month to generate monetary donations. The Tau Chapter's commitment to creating safe campuses and supporting survivors of sexual assault is unwavering. Through the Sammy Safe Box event, they have fostered a collaborative spirit among all Greek groups on campus and positively impacted the Tuscaloosa Safe Center's ability to offer crucial services.

If you have questions about the award or how to apply, please contact Maria Mandel, Director of Scholarships and Grants at mariam@sam-fdn.org.