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Hiring a Chief Diversity Officer Won’t Fix Your Racist Company Culture

February 3, 2020

Racial equity must be a top priority for everyone, incorporated into how a company hires, makes decisions, and approaches all of its objectives. Read the article “Hiring a Chief Diversity Officer Won’t Fix Your Racist Company Culture” from Catapult, here.

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Nov 14, 2019 GLADC Annual Conference

9th Annual Conference

November 27, 2019

On November 14 we held the Greater La Crosse Area Diversity Council 9th Annual conference. The goal of the conference was to expand and strengthen inclusive communities and workplaces through promoting diversity and equity.

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Finding Knowledge for Expanding and Strengthening Inclusive Communities and Workplaces

October 11, 2019

Join us Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Western Technical College’s Lunda Center for the Greater La Crosse Area Diversity Council’s 9th Annual Conference: “Finding Knowledge For Growing and Strengthening Inclusive Communities and Workplaces.”

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Workforce Connections Business Breakfast Forum: From Handshake to #Hashtags

August 29, 2019

Date And Time: Tue, September 10, 2019 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT Location: Celebrations on the River 2100 Dawson Avenue #400 La Crosse, WI 54603 Workforce Connections, Inc. welcomes Keynote Speaker – Scott Zimmer to speak about the ever changing workforce […]

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Dr. Marcus Lewis

Developing an Inclusive Organizational Culture Within Your Workplace

July 30, 2019

Please join us for our third event of the year! This Lunch and Learn session presented by Dr. Marcus Lewis will help business, industry, government, and non-profits promote inclusive excellence in their workplaces.

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Creating a Culture of Inclusion in the Workplace Event

Happy Summer from The Greater La Crosse Area Diversity Council

July 2, 2019

Our first event this year, “Creating a Culture of Inclusion in the Workplace,” was a valuable networking and educational opportunity for our members, community leaders, and students in the La Crosse area. Dr. Patricia Markus and Shaundel Spivey gave a […]

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Letter from Kelley Waddell, Executive Director, YWCA La Crosse

May 8, 2019

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 […]

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GLADC Lunch and Learn: “Creating a Culture of Inclusion in the Workplace”

February 27, 2019

Join 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.

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Greater La Crosse Area Diversity Council elects new President

February 18, 2019

The 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.

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Sharing the voice of Native Americans

February 4, 2019

On 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.

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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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