Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 speaks at Schine Student Center as part of the National Week of Action for the “It’s On Us” campaign. Photo by Steve Sartori
Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 visited campus Thursday as part of the White House’s “It’s On Us” campaign and its National Week of Action to deliver a message about ending sexual assault.
Biden gave an impassioned speech to students and other members of the University community to join with the campaign to combat sexual assault across university and college campuses nationwide. Students can take the “It’s On Us” pledge to stop sexual assault.
The event also featured remarks by survivors of sexual assault, student leaders, Chancellor Kent Syverud, U.S. Rep. John Katko G’88 and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. The Syracuse University Marching Band and student a cappella groups performed for the audience.
Take a look at some of the highlights and view a Storify roundup of the event below.
Students greet U.S. Vice President Biden as he arrives onstage at the “It’s On Us” campaign event Thursday. Photo by Chase Guttman ’18
Photo by Chase Guttman ’18
Samantha Skaller ’17 introduces Vice President Biden during Thursday’s event. A sexual assault survivor, she is one of 17 students on the national “It’s on Us” Student Advisory Committee. Photo by Steve Sartori
Photo by Steve Sartori
Students listen to remarks by U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden at the “It’s On Us” campaign event. Photo by Steve Sartori
Photo by Chase Guttman ’18
Photo by Chase Guttman ’18
Photo by Chase Guttman ’18
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand speaks at Thursday’s event. Photo by Chase Guttman ’18
The a cappella group Main Squeeze performs during the “It’s On Us” event Thursday. Photo by Chase Guttman ’18
U.S. Rep. John Katko G’88 addresses the audience at Thursday’s event. Photo by Chase Guttman ’18
Photo by Chase Guttman ’18
Students catch a glimpse of U.S. Vice President Biden following his appearance in Goldstein Auditorium. Photo by Chase Guttman ’18
