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Repeating Events
First Thursdays 1pm—3pm
In the Pride Center with Pastor Kathryn, LuMin
Card Making, Beaded Identity Bracelets, Mandalas, Rock Painting and more.
Drop in, chat, and find support in both queer and spiritual identities!
Second Wednesdays 12pm—2pm
In the Pride Center with Planned Parenthood
Stop by for support, resources, and good conversations!!
Events
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Chinese Culture and Cuisine: a Global Initiatives Week Event
Enjoy authentic samples of Chinese cuisine made by Viterbo Chinese students while watching “Flavorful Origins,” an intriguing Netflix film on Chinese culinary traditions. All are welcome! Hosted by United Nations of Viterbo student organization.
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Make Change Film: Tribal Justice
The Make Change Community Action film series is returning! The first film that will be shown this year will be called “Tribal Justice.” It re-centers the lives and complexities of indigenous peoples and because it underscores the invaluable work being done by tribal courts to embed resources and support into its systems of accountability.nFilm Synopsis: […]
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Border Politics: Documentary and Discussion
Join us at the La Crosse Public Library for a viewing of “Border Politics.” Open discussion to follow. This documentary follows human rights barrister Julian Burnside as he traverses the globe examining the harsh treatment of refugees by most Western democracies.
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Bishop Augustine talks about South Sudan
On November 14th Bishop Patrick Augustine will be coming to the Common Ground Campus Ministry building to talk about his work with refugees and other minorities in South Sudan.
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5th Annual Hate Bias Response Symposium
Join us for a two-day symposium on hate/bias prevention, response, and healing, built around a social justice framework, in an effort to facilitate and sustain educational/organizational systems that are more safe, equitable, and just.nThe event will be held on December 3 & 4 at UW-La Crosse in the Student Union. This year’s theme is Harnessing Radical Hope […]
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration
Presenting: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award and Lynda Lowery Student Leadership AwardnFeatured Speaker: Lynda Blackmon Lowery – History: Past, Present, and FuturenThis event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.nDonations of non-perishable food items for the Hunger Task Force are encouraged.
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Make Change Film Series: Voices of the Sea
The New Make Change Film Series is watching “Voices of the Sea,” a Cuban documentary that highlights the hardships Cubans face in their country, but also while trying to immigrate. We will be serving an ajiaco, a traditional Cuban soup. The film screening will occur on Tuesday, March 3rd from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in room 401 […]
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Gendered Budgets: A Policy Tool to Combat Sexual Violence on College Campuses?
Gender Responsive Budgeting is a pivotal policy tool used in public budgets around the world to achieve gender parity and equity. This talk explores cases of gender responsive budgeting implemented on college campuses around the world and proposes a new perspective to combat sexual violence on college campuses in the United States.
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White Privilege Lunch & Learn
Please Join us for our first Lunch & Learn of 2020!nDuring this presentation, attendees will learn about White Privilege, and what this means as individuals.nRegistration is limited, please register today so you don’t miss this valuable training!nWe are honored to have Heather Quackenboss as our Guest Speaker. Heather is the Human Development and Relationship Educator […]
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All Are Welcome: Celebrating Community Diversity and Resisting Racism
The UWL Anti-Islamophobia Working Group, Weigent-Hogan Neighborhood Association, La Crosse Interfaith Shoulder-to-Shoulder Network, and the La Crosse Public Library invite you to:nAll Are Welcome: Celebrating Community Diversity and Resisting RacismnSaturday, April 25, 2020n3pmnWeigent Park playground (SE corner of 15th St. & Cass Ave., La Crosse)nJoin community leaders, neighbors, and city officials at Weigent Park as […]
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White Privilege Encore Training
Please Join us at no charge to you, for our White Privilege Encore Training!nThis presentation will allow audience to learn and understand more about White Privilege, and what this means as individuals.nRegistration is limited, and you can’t miss this valuable training!nWe are honored to have Heather Quackenboss as our Guest Speaker, one more time this […]
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Free Drive-Through Testing for Covid-19
La Crosse County Health Department is partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard and the City of Onalaska to host a community drive-through COVID-19 testing site. This is a nasal swab test. Testing is still available at local health care partners for those with symptoms.nThis testing site is open to anyone age 5 years and older […]