MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORS
Dear RCGV Community,
How can it be October with the changing leaves all around us? Did September even happen?
In this newsletter, we are excited to highlight the amazing work of our affiliated faculty – we see you Dr. Ruíz, Dr. Holt, and Dr. Johnson! We also have two upcoming events planned and invite you to take part: First, an RCGV lunch for members to learn more about the work that is happening across MSU (RSVP here) will be at Phillps hall on Monday, 10/26. And on Wednesday, 11/16, our very own Alex Reeves is offering up headshot services for members (see below for more details).
We are excited to see what the remainder of 2026 brings for everyone. Please continue to reach out and tell us about your work! We love promoting what you do.
With gratitude,
Becki Campbell and Katie Gregory
WHAT’S NEW AT RCGV?
RCGV members are doing amazing work!
- RCGV member, Dr. Elena Ruíz, was honored for her community-led partnership that supports survivors of gender-based violence: Ruíz received the Community Engagement Scholarship Award and the Distinguished Partnership Award for Community-Engaged Research – Learn More
- MSU adds RCGV member, Dr. Karen Holt, to sexual misconduct advisory group: Dr. Karen Holt and Aaron Schroeder bring research, investigative and survivor-centered expertise to the university’s ongoing prevention and response efforts – Learn More
UPCOMING RCGV EVENTS:
Come have lunch with us!
RCGV will be hosting another member luncheon on Monday, October 26th from 11:30pm – 1pm in room 153 of Phillips Hall! This time can be used to update each other on our recent projects, network, plan future projects together, or find connections you didn’t know you needed. Lunch will be provided by RCGV. Please RSVP here so we can make sure we have an accurate count.
Do you need a new headshot?
RCGV will be offering free, professional headshots to all members on Wednesday, November 18th! This will be a drop-in event at the RCGV studio space in the MSU Psychology building (Room 139D), from 10am-6pm. Come stop by our studio space to get a new professional headshot from our digital media manager, Alex Reeves!
RECENT RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:
RCGV is proud to highlight some of the recently completed work by our members. Are we missing any? Let us know, and we’ll be sure to add it to our next newsletter!
- “Exploring the use of family health histories in the African American community to reduce health disparities: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial” by Dr. Jennifer E. Johnson – Learn More and Read Article
- “A Community Engaged Approach to the Development of the Social Determinants of Health Solutions Lab” by Dr. Jennifer E. Johnson – Learn more and Read Article
- The Modal Profile of Structural Violence: Adaptive Regeneration and the Production of Impunity by Dr. Elena Ruíz – Learn More and Read Chapter
NEED SOME GOOD NEWS?
Enjoy these uplifting news stories of change happening all over the world:
- How Gloria Steinem helped shape feminism and gender equality – Learn More
- Daisy Chain Fields music festival raised $20 million for reproductive rights, and it will have a huge impact on nonprofits supporting women and girls – Learn More
- This group has given domestic violence survivors cash with no strings attached for 10 years and it’s working – Learn More
- Iceland Tops Global Gender Gap Ranking for 17th Consecutive Year – Learn More
- Michigan gives low-income moms $7.5K in direct cash when they have babies and it makes a real difference – Learn More
RCGV IS HERE TO HELP!
RCGV has many ways to help you create and highlight your work:
- Do you have a report you need to design, but don’t know where to start? Reach out to our communications coordinator, Alex Reeves (reevesa7@msu.edu), for advice and design support.
- Did you recently complete a research project that you want to share with the public? Collaborate with RCGV on a Paper to Practice (P2P) series! Email Alex Reeves to schedule an informational meeting and learn more about the process.
- Do you want to showcase your work, but don’t have time for another project? Reach out to Alex Reeves with the work you’d like to be highlighted, and we’ll be happy to feature it on our website and social media pages!
FOLLOW RCGV ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
The RCGV social media accounts will be used to highlight some of the amazing work done by our members, MSU events you might be interested in attending, and facts about gender-based violence. Check them out and give us a follow!