Take Back the Night 2026: Shatter the Silence
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Event Summary
We are excited to share this upcoming event hosted by the UMBC Women's, Gender, and Equity Center. Take Back the Night is a historic movement that began in 1975 to protest gender-based violence and reclaim community spaces for survivors. UMBC continues this tradition annually to foster a safer, more supportive campus environment.
Event Details
- Host: Women’s, Gender, and Equity Center (WGEC)
- Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: The Commons, Main Street
How to Get Involved
The WGEC is looking for student volunteers to help "Shatter the Silence." To learn more about specific volunteer roles and to register for training, please visit
the official volunteer sign-up form.
You can also find the sign-up link by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting the WGEC
group page on myUMBC.
This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
Posted: February 9, 2026, 2:46 PM