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Creating a Healthier Multicultural Community Public Interactive Presentations
In conjunction with the 2020 Waking Up White Regional Community Learning Collaborative, you are invited to:nCreating a Healthier Multicultural Community Public Interactive PresentationsnSaturday, Oct. 19, 2019 from 10:00am-12:00pm:Unconscious Bias: Can we see our own blind spots?nSaturday, Nov. 16, 2019 from 10:00am-12:00pm: How Did We Get Here? The Hidden Impacts of Racial Disparities on the Well-being […]
Sibshop
Chileda in partnership with DSAW is excited to present Sibshops! A Sibshop is an opportunity for brothers and sisters (age 7-12) of kids with special needs to come together and receive support from each other. Through activities, games and discussion, the youth receive support from their peers who may be experiencing similar feelings of having […]
World Arts through K/Cultural Engagement (WAKE)
The WAKE event 2019 consists of five distinct Asian cultural workshops led by Asian cultural experts representing Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Russian cultural backgrounds. The event is free and everyone is invited and welcome! K-12 students are encouraged to bring their writing piece and/or story projects to the event and share with the community. nTickets: […]
Global Friendships, A Global Initiatives Week Event
Discover the world! Experience world cultures through dance, crafts, games, language and traditional attire with students from UW-L’s Office of International Education and Engagement. Kids can pick up a “passport” and have it stamped at each station! Join us for a special edition of family storytime. In celebration of Global Initiatives Week, we will be […]
Deepavali – Festival of Lights
Cultural Heritage Association of India (CHAI) cordially invites you to celebrate Deepavali (Festival of Lights) on Sunday November 10th 2019. Authentic Indian food with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options and sweets (desserts) will be served. nVENUE: Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Rd, Onalaska, WI 54650nDATE & TIME: November 10th (Sunday) 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmnDRESS […]
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.
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: […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]