Caldwell University Gets Award for 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' Event

Caldwell University’s Department of Athletics was honored for its participation in “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” a national event that raises awareness to prevent violence against women.

The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) awarded the university its “2014-15 CACC Community Engagement Award,” which is presented annually to one institution that best promotes the community engagement initiative adopted by Division II. A committee of senior woman administrators from the CACC selects the winner from the pool of nominees provided to the conference each spring.

The award also includes a $1,000 grant that can be used towards other various community engagement initiatives in the future.

According to a release, on October 15, 2014, nearly 100 male Caldwell University student-athletes and staff members donned women’s high-heeled shoes Wednesday afternoon and walked around campus as a part of Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.

The event also raised over $1,400 that was donated to the New Jersey Battered Women’s Shelter.

Photo of the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event courtesy of Caldwell University