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GLADC Lunch and Learn: “Creating a Culture of Inclusion in the Workplace”

February 27, 2019

Join us for a lunchtime hour of learning with Patricia Markos, Professional Studies Director-UWL, and Shaundel Spivey, Connections Manager-WTC. Hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce that will positively impact performance, team dynamics, and services provided to customers. What’s key to foster a culture of inclusion in your organization.

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Joanne Bland

Joanne Bland Presentation

January 30, 2019

Joanne Bland, participant in the “Bloody Sunday” and Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965 and co-founder/ former Director of the National Voting Rights Museum will be speaking on campus next Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at 6pm in 1400 Centennial.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Holiday Celebration

December 18, 2018

What does it mean to be an American? During the January 21, 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Holiday Celebration, Civil Rights Activist David Dennis will ask us to reflect upon how we can still become an untied whole out of our great 21st century diversity.

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White Privilege Conference

December 10, 2018

For interested individuals at UWL and throughout the La Crosse community, there will be two options to attend one of the planning meetings to learn about and discuss the process to attend the 20th Annual National White Privilege Conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa scheduled for Thursday – Saturday, March 21st – 23rd 2019.

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Annual Conference: Embracing and Integrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Engagement Initiatives Into Your Business Comprehensive Strategic Plan

October 2, 2018

Join us to learn from expert speakers who will share best practices for addressing inequities in today’s workplace. Define equity, diversity and inclusion and what it means when creating a company culture as your company prepares for successful strategic planning. […]

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GLADC Lunch and Learn: Workplace Accessibility for People with Disabilities

June 8, 2018

Join us for a lunchtime hour of learning with a presentation on the myths and incorrect information that companies may have about disability accommodations.

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GLADC Lunch and Learn “Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace”

March 14, 2018

At a moment when many organizations are re-examining their policies and practices around sexual harassment, this presentation will provide up-to-date information on best practices to address sexual harassment in the workplace, what to avoid, and even better, how we can […]

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GLADC Lunch and Learn Program: Intercultural Communication in the Workplace

December 19, 2017

We live in times that are changing rapidly. This rate of change, and the fact that La Crosse is home to many diverse people, creates the imperative for intercultural competencies in the workplace. Join us for a presentation on intercultural communication by Ayesha Patniak, of the UWL Communication Studies Department.

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GLADC Annual Conference: Pro-Active Strategies for Inclusion in Today’s Workplace and Community

September 21, 2017

Join us to learn from a broad array of expert speakers who will share best practices for: addressing hate and bias incidents, learning to be positive and proactive mentors and allies, developing and supporting inclusive leadership, and creating an LGBTQA-Friendly […]

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Being a Female Hmong Professional

March 3, 2017

There is an increasing number of Hmong women completing their degrees every year in the United States. For a Hmong woman, finding balance between career, community, culture, and family can be challenging. In this presentation, Maysee shares personal stories and […]

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Multi­cultural Resource Guide

This guide lists established and emerging resources that reflect and celebrate cultural diversity in our area.

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