Dear friends, The last year at YWCA La Crosse has been a time of excitement, challenge, and growth. For those things, I am truly thankful. It is with a heavy heart that today, I am writing to let you know […]
Read MoreJoin 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.
Read MoreThe Greater La Crosse Area Diversity Council has elected a new President, Shane Gesler. As a Client Relations Leader-Recruiter for Manpower, Shane has helped hundreds of people from the area find employment. Watch coverage of this story, here.
Read MoreOn Jan. 21, Gov. Tony Evers presented Patty Loew, a UW-La Crosse Alumna, with Wisconsin’s 2019 MLK Heritage Award during a statewide broadcast ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the State Capitol. Read the full article here.
Read MoreJoanne 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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreA Note from the Executive Director: The transition into Executive Director has been very exciting! Jodi Vandenberg-Daves, our previous Director, has been incredibly helpful, and accommodating through this process. I am honored to “take on the torch”, as I take […]
Read MoreJoin 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. […]
Read MoreThis year, from September 15th to October 15th, we observe the National Hispanic Heritage Month.
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