Fall 2017 EditionAlumni & Friends Magazine
Not alone
A photo series on the historic Monument Quilt at Peden Stadium
Staff report | October 25, 2017
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More than one thousand OHIO community members gathered in Peden Stadium this October to view The Monument Quilt, a public healing space for survivors of sexual assault created through thousands of individual quilt squares that each tell a story. This photo series showcases the historic event.
In October, more than one thousand sexual assault and abuse survivors and allies gathered at OHIO’s Peden Stadium to view The Monument Quilt, a public healing space by and for survivors of sexual assault. The occasion marked the first time the quilt has been displayed in its entirety on a college campus. Photo by Evan Leonard
The Monument Quilt is an ever-evolving collection of stories that are written, stitched, and painted onto red fabric to commemorate and empower victims of sexual abuse. Photo by Evan Leonard
Michelle Ferrier, associate professor in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, experiences the collection of more than one thousand rape and abuse survivor stories. Photo by Madeleine Hordinski, BSVC '20
Dr. Geneva Murray, director of OHIO’s Women’s Center, gives opening remarks to begin the day-long presentation of the quilt. Photo by Evan Leonard
Students embrace as Dean of Students Jenny Hall Jones speaks out against sexual violence on campuses and across the country. Faculty, staff, and prominent guests spoke throughout the day. Photo by Evan Leonard
Andrea Neutzling, a survivor of sexual assault she suffered while serving in the military, shares her experiences with the crowd, including with OHIO President M. Duane Nellis, right. Photo by Evan Leonard
At ground level, The Monument Quilt is a massive mosaic of reds and whites. From the view of a drone, the display spells “Not Alone,” a message of public support to survivors, rather than of public shame. Photo by Mallory Golski, BSJ '19
