The Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Chi Omega at the University of Utah hosted a screening of LISTEN, an award-winning ESPN documentary, on Monday, Oct. 6, according to a Oct. 14 statement from the Lauren McCluskey Foundation.
Organized by student leader Kenzy Higgins, the event brought together more than 450 attendees to learn about Lauren McCluskey’s story and raise awareness about relationship violence and stalking.
The screening provided an opportunity for students to reflect on Lauren McCluskey's experiences while seeking help, the institutional failures surrounding her murder, and the role campus communities play in preventing similar tragedies. The event focused on encouraging greater accountability and support for students experiencing threats.
According to the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, the turnout demonstrated a commitment from student leaders to educate peers and advance conversations regarding campus safety.
The Oct. 6 event was part of a broader series of LISTEN documentary screenings scheduled throughout October in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. An Oct. 12 screening was also mentioned as part of this series.
These educational opportunities are made possible through a grant from Miller Family Philanthropy, which funded the University of Utah screening as well as additional screenings scheduled throughout the month. The foundation stated that the support from Miller Family Philanthropy helps bring Lauren’s story and the lessons documented in LISTEN to more students and campus communities.
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation has developed a growing partnership with Alpha Chi Omega chapters across the country through efforts led by Linda Mittelhammer.
Alpha Chi Omega members serve as advocates for the Foundation's mission through fundraising, volunteer engagement, awareness initiatives, and educational programming. These efforts aim to improve campus responses to relationship violence and stalking and to transform campus cultures nationally through research, awareness, and resources.
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation is dedicated to promoting awareness and resources to effectively respond to relationship violence and stalking to create safer campus communities.
