The Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education

The Aurora Center for Advocacy & Education The Aurora Center provides Advocacy and Education for sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Campus.

The Aurora Center's mission is to recognize and reduce sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking on campus and to create an atmosphere where all members of the community can learn, work, and live to their full potential. We provide 24-7 advocacy at our help-line: 612-626-9111.

We have some important news - Aurora’s content will now be posted on the central Office for Student Affairs page - follo...
06/20/2025

We have some important news - Aurora’s content will now be posted on the central Office for Student Affairs page - follow us there!

The Aurora Center office will have reduced open office hours during the summer. Office hours will be 9am-3pm starting Th...
05/12/2025

The Aurora Center office will have reduced open office hours during the summer. Office hours will be 9am-3pm starting Thursday, May 15 - Friday, August 15. The office is open for appointments and drop-ins during this time.

Our 24/7 helpline is always functional, even when our office is not open. Reach a confidential advocate at 612-626-9111 anytime.

Today is International Denim Day!! Are you rocking your denim today?! 👖
04/30/2025

Today is International Denim Day!! Are you rocking your denim today?! 👖

Exciting update - Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan will be the keynote speaker at UMN's Take Back the Night event on T...
04/19/2025

Exciting update - Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan will be the keynote speaker at UMN's Take Back the Night event on Thursday, April 24, 5-7 pm.

We hope to see you there in support of survivors!

Applications are open to volunteer as a Special Projects Volunteer with Aurora! This role staffs our table at campus eve...
04/18/2025

Applications are open to volunteer as a Special Projects Volunteer with Aurora! This role staffs our table at campus events throughout the summer to provide outreach and share about Aurora services. Applicants must be available to volunteer over the summer in the mornings. Apply now until Monday, May 12th here: https://aurora.umn.edu/volunteer

Take Back the Night is the oldest worldwide movement dedicated to ending sexual violence, supporting survivors, and recl...
04/18/2025

Take Back the Night is the oldest worldwide movement dedicated to ending sexual violence, supporting survivors, and reclaiming safety in public spaces. Join us for the signature event of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and participate in a campus march, program, learn about community resources, and free appetizers!

Meet outide of Coffman Memorial Union at 5 PM by Goldy’s Statue. The program will begin at 5:30 PM in the Mississippi Room, third floor room 321. Let’s stand with survivors and take back the night!

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/o5AechrKvU3Zabgv7

What is Denim Day? Denim Day is a global campaign to raise awareness about victim blaming and sexual assault. Stand in s...
04/14/2025

What is Denim Day? Denim Day is a global campaign to raise awareness about victim blaming and sexual assault. Stand in solidarity with survivors on Wednesday, April 23rd by wearing denim, and swing by our tabling event at Coffman Memorial Union to decorate your own FREE denim bucket hat!

Want a FREE taco?! Join us on Tuesday, April 15th from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at Appleby Hall! Learn about resources and way...
04/09/2025

Want a FREE taco?! Join us on Tuesday, April 15th from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at Appleby Hall! Learn about resources and ways to prevent sexual assault.

Calling all poets, musicians, and spoken word artists! 🎶📖 Take the stage and share your voice at our Take Back the Night...
04/01/2025

Calling all poets, musicians, and spoken word artists! 🎶📖 Take the stage and share your voice at our Take Back the Night Open Mic. This is your chance to share, connect, and stand together in strength and solidarity. Want to be part of the lineup? Fill out the form through the link in bio to be considered! Let’s raise our voices and take back the night together.

Link: https://forms.gle/kzrDvnLjoYCpv8bX9

Participate in Sexual Assault Awareness Month programs this April with University of Minnesota community members! Swipe ...
03/28/2025

Participate in Sexual Assault Awareness Month programs this April with University of Minnesota community members! Swipe right to learn more!! For more details about dates, location and timing, go to our website, aurora.umn.edu/saam. Hope to see you there!

Our last, but not least, Masculinity Monday Mythbusting post in honor of M.A.R.C.H.! More to come in 2026! 😤🤩
03/24/2025

Our last, but not least, Masculinity Monday Mythbusting post in honor of M.A.R.C.H.! More to come in 2026! 😤🤩

Thank you so much to all of you who engaged with our Coffee and Connection with Healthy Masculinity table yesterday. To ...
03/21/2025

Thank you so much to all of you who engaged with our Coffee and Connection with Healthy Masculinity table yesterday. To all of our UMN survivors, you are not alone and the Aurora Center is here for you! ❤️💛

Address

128 Pleasant Street SE, Appleby Hall 117
Minneapolis, MN
55455

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16126262929

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