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Key DEI Events

 

This is a collection of what is deemed to be events having impacts on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  

 

See the Diversity Beam for notable DEI projects. 

 

Start Date Title Description Tags
Dec 19, 2023 02:00 PM Pop-Up Flu and Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Pop-up Vaccination Clinic sponsored by Community Wellness Clinic, Chinese Community Center, Pandemic Responders, Homeland Health, Stay Safe MN. First 50 signups to get CDC incentive of $100. ('key', 'community health', 'cmrc', 'Covid')
Dec 14, 2023 07:30 AM 4Q 2023 December HAPP Meeting Improve health indicators definitions; Community Health Thoughts; 2021-2023 CHIP Recap; Collective Impacts; Mayo Clinic and OMG Updates ('CHNA', 'community', 'CHAP', 'Health', 'openbeam', 'key')
Dec 12, 2023 05:30 PM Chaunukah with Chabad of Southern Minnesota ('faith', 'Diversity', 'community')
Dec 12, 2023 03:30 PM Dec 12, 2024: The Year of Respect--Mission:Valuing Others! You and many other community leaders are invited to join in this effort to begin to bring about positive change in 2024. We need your influence during the next 12 months to transform a negative environment into a community which is Full of Respect, and Who Value Others! ('networking', 'key', 'civic engagement')
Dec 11, 2023 12:00 PM Mayo Clinic DEI: Pathway Programs Part II ('Diversity',)
Dec 09, 2023 11:30 AM Journie: Graduation Class of Fall 2023 We have reached a milestone in our journey 🎓 RSVP to join us: [email protected]. Our youth who suffer trauma in various ways have successfully completed the 8 Steps to Promotion Workshop. The workshop is an 8 week program that focuses on life skills. Despite the challenges they continue to face at home and in society they continued dedicating their time to personal growth. Because of that, we want to acknowledge their hard work and efforts by giving them memorable experiences outside of their local neighborhoods to expand their creative conscience. An investment in our youth is an investment in our future. Help us celebrate our local future leaders. Support our graduate field trip by donating to our GiveMN fundraiser link in our bio. This program is made possible by our amazing sponsors at @uwolmsted @125livemn ('youth', 'Education', 'diversity', 'key')
Dec 01, 2023 10:00 PM December 2023 Bi-Monthly Community Co-Design Meeting (By Invitation) We will be 1) offering updates on co-design projects and training, 2) sharing guidance and tools for co-design project preparation (what questions to ask, how much will it cost, how long will it take, etc), and 3) discuss future co-design opportunities, barriers, and ways we might be able to support them/you. ('DMC', 'diversity', 'openbeam', 'key', 'co-design')
Nov 22, 2023 12:00 PM Business Practices – a key lever to drive equity in the workplace and community Garfield Bowen Vice President of Social & Environmental Justice, 3M ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'CMRC', 'key')
Nov 17, 2023 09:30 AM November 17, 2023 DMCC Board Meeting Five year DMC Plan Heads Up, Shared Lab Spaces, Riverfront Small Area Plan 2.0, UMR developing human potential for healthcare industry, Bioech Hub, West Transit ('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship')
Nov 14, 2023 10:00 AM RPS November 2023 Family Engagement Meeting at Franklin and MAF Elementary School Thank you to Principal Sam Pearson for welcoming us, to staff and families at Franklin for hosting our meeting, and special thanks to Jennine Staven (Franklin Family Engagement Liaison) and Intisar Khan (Franklin Community Schools Site Facilitator), who presented on Franklin Family Engagement & Community Schools Highlights. ('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'community')
Nov 11, 2023 04:30 PM ICAM: DIWALI CULTURAL EVENT Indian Cultural Association of Minnesota (ICAM), with the support of the Hindu Samaj Temple, will be organizing in person Diwali cultural event this year. This vibrant affair combines Music, Dance, and other attractions that have come to be intrinsically associated with Diwali. ('Diversity', 'Culture', 'openbeam', 'key', 'CMRC')
Nov 08, 2023 10:00 AM November 8, 2023 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (By Invitation) Barriers to both rental and homeownership along with a great discussion. ('RAF', 'Housing', 'openbeam', 'key', 'housing')
Nov 04, 2023 05:00 PM Rochester Branch of the NAACP, 2023 Freedom Fund Banquet - Thriving Together Uniting community, leaders, activists, and experts of all ages to build a brighter future for all of us. ('diversity', 'NAACP', 'openbeam')
Nov 03, 2023 12:00 PM CMRC Special Meeting: BUILD Up Trust Open meeting to gauge interests in coordinating NIH Build Up Trust Grant or future similar opportunities. ('mental health', 'Diversity', 'health', 'openbeam', 'key', 'CMRC')
Oct 28, 2023 11:00 AM Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage: Rochester Listening Session Discuss the State of Black and African Communities in Rochester. Open to the Public ('Diversity', 'cmrc', 'governance')
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Two types of event information being shared in the following:

1. A list of Beam aware upcoming community events of all types. 

2. A list of noteworthy past events that have one or more of the following contents: presentation slides, video recordings as well as takeaways. 

Upcoming Events
Public Hearing 2 - Rochester 2040 Comprehensive Plan Sep 08, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM — Rochester Public Utilities’ Community Room (4000 East River Road NE, Rochester)
Virtual Event – Local and Statewide Affordable Housing Aid: Case Studies Sep 09, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM — Virtual
Rochester Housing Alliance September, 2025 Sep 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Rochester Area Foundation- 12 Elton Hills Drive
America's City for Health - DMC Development Plan 2025 Update Sep 10, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM — Virtual
3Q 2025 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) Sep 11, 2025 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM — Olmsted Medical Center
SBDC - Financial Literacy Sep 16, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM — SBDC Offices
Hispanic Business Resource & Networking Event Sep 17, 2025 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM — 221 1st Ave. SW, 6th Floor, Rochester, MN
2025 Destination Medical Center Annual Meeting Sep 18, 2025 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM — Chateau Theater and Peace Plaza
Latino Fest Gala Sep 19, 2025 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM — Chateau Theatre
Latino Fest 2025 Sep 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM — Chateau Theater (Peace Plaza)
Upcoming events…
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LINK - Bus Rapid Transit New Budget Increase

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2025 Race to Lead Survey

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