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Feminism on Tap-La Crosse: Environmental Feminism
Feminism on Tap returns to the La Crosse area! Join us to discuss eco-feminism and how environmentalism and feminism intersect. Presenters include Dr. Deb Hoskins from UW-L and Mary Larson of Full Circle Supply. Social: 5 p.m. Panel and discussion: 5:30 p.m.
Roots of Islam in America
This presentation describes the earliest Muslims in this country, namely enslaved West Africans. It features stories and experiences of individual enslaved Muslims, including “Prince”, who is featured in a PBS documentary called “Prince Among Slaves” which was aired in 2007. It also chronicles the development of conversion movements in the African American community, and the […]
Viterbo University Community Health Fair
A great place to find a variety of local health and wellness resources all under one roof. Free health screenings, door prizes and food. Free and open to the public.nTickets: http://www.viterbo.edu/health-services/community-health-fair-2018.
Cultural Coffee Hour – Wellbeing
Cultural Coffee Hour is an event that helps create awareness of international topics and issues while generating respect and appreciation of different cultures. Cultural Coffee Hour is held in the Hall of Nations at 5:00 PM and on the following dates:nApril 10 – Wellbeing – In collaboration with Counseling & TestingnApril 24 – Festivals & […]
Cultural Coffee Hour – Festivals & Celebrations
Cultural Coffee Hour is an event that helps create awareness of international topics and issues while generating respect and appreciation of different cultures. Cultural Coffee Hour is held in the Hall of Nations at 5:00 PM and on the following dates:nApril 24 – Festivals & CelebrationsnThere will be free coffee and cookies. All are welcome […]
WAKE (World Arts through K/Cultural Engagement)
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students and 4th Grade Students from Northern Hills Elementary formally invite you to come to our WAKE event after school on Thursday, April 26, 2018! We have worked hard on researching real world problems that impact people all over the globe and want to present that work to you. We […]
Ramp Up the Conversation Interpreter and ISP Conference
Conference Objectives:n-Increase interpreter skills and performance;n-Engage in self-evaluation and team evaluation to support skill development;n-Develop resources and techniques to expand vocabulary and grammar;n-Practice performance strategies to better handle the pressures and rewards of error-free expectations during encounters.nWho Should Attend?n-Interpreters of all skill levels and languagesn-Interpreter Service Providersn-Anyone who believes that qualified, trained and certified interpreters […]
Ramp Up the Conversation Conference: Interpreter and ISP Conference
A full day educational conference for interpreters and interpreter service providers that will offer an experience and momentum to remember! CEUs available.nConference Objectivesn Increase interpreter skills and performance;n Engage in self-evaluation and team evaluation to support skill development;n Develop resources and techniques to expand vocabulary and grammar;n Practice performance strategies to better handle the pressures […]
Ramp Up the Conversation Interpreting and Interpreting Service Providers Conference
Conference Objectivesn– Increase interpreter skills and performance;n– Engage in self-evaluation and team evaluation to support skill development;n– Develop resources and techniques to expand vocabulary and grammar;n– Practice performance strategies to better handle the pressures and rewards of error-free expectations during encounters.nWho Should Attend?n– Interpreters of all skill levels and languagesn– Interpreter Service Providersn– Anyone who […]
Banvaas (The Exile)
This is a musical play that essays the palace intrigue surrounding the ouster of the mythical prince Ram from the kingdom of Ayodhya in northern India, and his (and others’) reaction to the ensuing series of unfortunate events, ostensibly about three millennia ago. While the genesis of the idea was in preparations for last Diwali […]
Diversity in the Workplace
The program is designed for business owners, managers, nonprofit leaders, and others who are interested in learning how to increase the diversity of their workforce and to improve their workplace environment. Course instructor, consultant and trainer Stacy Shapiro, says “the more we understand ourselves and each other—our cultures, our traditions, our values, our personalities—the more […]
La Crosse Area Hmong History Day
HCCA and the Hmong Community invite you to a celebration of 38 years of Hmong History in the La Crosse area. There will be food, drinks, games, and much more!