Remembering Eden Montang: Raising Awareness about Dating Violence and Empowering You to Advocate for Healthy Relationships

Monday, 19 Feb 2024 at 7:30 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union

On June 2, 2022, Iowa State student Eden Montang was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend in the parking lot of Cornerstone Church in Ames. Hear from Eden’s friend, Hannah Beth, as she shares her perspective on Eden’s story to bring awareness to the often unseen, but prevalent occurrence of dating violence. Connect with resources from across campus and in the Ames community through the resource panel, and be empowered to advocate for healthy relationships.February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Become an advocate for healthy relationships. Join us for the ADMYRE program, where you will recognize unhealthy patterns through an interactive simulation, identify helpful resources, and start conversations about healthy relationships. Contact to sign up for the program simulation from 5:30-7pm the night of the lecture, and follow this link to learn more about ADMYRE! This lecture was recorded and can be viewed on the Available Recordings page. 
On June 2, 2022, Iowa State student Eden Montang was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend in the parking lot of Cornerstone Church in Ames. Hear from Eden’s friend, Hannah Beth, as she shares her perspective on Eden’s story to bring awareness to the often unseen, but prevalent occurrence of dating violence. Connect with resources from across campus and in the Ames community through the resource panel, and be empowered to advocate for healthy relationships.February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Become an advocate for healthy relationships. Join us for the ADMYRE program, where you will recognize unhealthy patterns through an interactive simulation, identify helpful resources, and start conversations about healthy relationships. Contact to sign up for the program simulation from 5:30-7pm the night of the lecture, and follow this link to learn more about ADMYRE! This lecture was recorded and can be viewed on the Available Recordings page. 

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