Community Calendar

I Am Not Your Negro envisions the book James Baldwin never finished, a radical narration about race in America, using the writer’s original words, as read by actor Samuel L. Jackson. Alongside a flood of rich archival material, the film draws upon Baldwin’s notes on the lives and assassinations of Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and […]

We live in times that are changing rapidly. This rate of change, and the fact that La Crosse is home to many diverse people, creates the imperative for intercultural competencies in the workplace. Join us for a presentation on intercultural communication by Ayesha Patniak, of the UWL Communication Studies Department.nThe presentation will explore questions such […]

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:nMarch 6 – EducationnMarch 27 – FolktalesnApril 10 – Wellbeing – In collaboration with Counseling […]

Let’s Talk About Work. Come to this ShopTalk event to hear ideas and stories about work, and share your own. ShopTalk conversations are about the past, present, and future of work in Wisconsin. On Tuesday, March 6 the La Crosse Public Library will be hosting Office Corey Saffold of the Madison Police Department for a […]

Please join us for this FREE event that will consist of a panel of women from around the world. This program will consist of a panel of women from Colombia, Ghana, India and Romania. They will share what they have learned and discuss both advances and continuing challenges in achieving gender equity in their native […]

Event Description:nQueer families raising children represents a recent development of increasing LGBT visibility in urban China. This presentation will examine how Chinese lesbian and gay couples pursue and achieve parenthood in a new social context.nAcknowledging the lack of social recognition and institutional supports in participants’ negotiation of queer parenthood, this research focuses on the formation […]

Always wanted to learn more about Islam and Muslims? Attend this class and you will have a better understanding of what Islam teaches and what Muslims practice. The class will introduce basic terminology, demographics and differences between religion and culture. You will learn about the beliefs and practices of Muslims as well as religious 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:nMarch 27 – FolktalesnApril 10 – Wellbeing – In collaboration with Counseling & TestingnApril 24 […]

Kumu Hina is the story of Hina Wong- Kalu, a transgender native Hawaiian teacher and cultural icon who brings to life Hawaii’s long-held embrace of mahu — those who embody both male and female spirit, and were traditionally respected as caretakers, healers, and keepers of ancient traditions.

This presentation covers Islamic teachings about the different roles of Muslim women in society, including cultural differences. We will talk about common misconceptions regarding Muslim women and explain gender equity in the spiritual, social, and economic aspect of life. Muslim women and culture/diversity will also be discussed. The presentation is concluded with examples of Muslim […]

Social Justice presentations throughout the week: https://www.uwlax.edu/social-justice/events/