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Language Access: Re-cap and Strategies from September Lunch and Learn

September 26, 2017

What can you do, and what does federal law require you to do, to facilitate language access for Limited English Proficient (LEP) employees, patients, clients, and customers? Michelle Pinzl’s illuminating GLADC Lunch and Learn presentation was packed with information and […]

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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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Meet Ann Wales, GLADC Board President

August 7, 2017

Ann Wales serves as President of GLADC’s Board of Directors.  She brings a passion for the work, and a continual willingness to learn and to share, along with years of experience in Human Resources. Ann is a remarkable servant leader […]

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New GLADC Organizational Member Benefit: Job Ads

August 7, 2017

We’re excited to introduce a new Diversity Council member benefit to our 2017 member organizations:  the opportunity to link directly to your organization’s Career Opportunities page from our GLADC website.   We’ve heard from many of you that you would like […]

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Welcome New 2017 GLADC Members!

April 26, 2017

We are pleased to welcome the following new members to the GLADC for 2017.  Organizational members make our work possible, and demonstrate a commitment to our mission of making the Greater La Crosse Area a more welcoming, inclusive place for […]

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Mai Shoua Vang

Meet GLADC Board Member, Mai Shoua Vang

April 26, 2017

Story by Sonia Garcia–Mai Shoua Vang is one of the newest members of the Diversity Council, having just joined in the fall of 2016. She grew up in the La Crosse area where she graduated from Holmen High School. From […]

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El Sol

Viterbo’s Spanish Language Newspaper Creates Student-Community Connections

March 28, 2017

Story by Alicia Quiñones– El Sol is a new student-run newspaper that covers politics related to Spanish speaking people and countries, education, art, sports, and entertainment at Viterbo University. In addition to helping Spanish language students at Viterbo use their language learning in meaningful […]

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Meet GLADC Board Member Thomas Harris

March 28, 2017

Story by Alicia Quiñones– Thomas Harris is the Senior Student Service Coordinator for the Office of Multicultural Student Services at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and has been serving on the Council’s Board of Directors since its establishment […]

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Second Annual Social Justice Week, April 3-7

March 28, 2017

Story by Sonia Garcia– The Institute for Social Justice at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse is hosting the second annual Social Justice Week. “More than One Struggle: Intersections and Activism” will run from April 3-7. All events throughout […]

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Being a Female Hmong ProfessionalBeing a Female Hmong Professional

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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