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 |
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May 09, 2024 04:00 PM | Three Rivers Restorative Justice Work Shop | Interested in learning about the principles of restorative justice and what role it can serve in the community | ('human potential board', 'diversity') |
May 09, 2024 09:00 AM | Women of Wellness (WOW) Conference 2024 | Forge meaningful connections with like-minded individuals, as you share in the collective journey towards greater well-being and fulfillment | ('diversity', 'community engagement') |
May 08, 2024 12:00 PM | Working Toward Equality for Minnesotans of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage | The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans is an executive branch, non-cabinet agency tasked with the responsibility of working for the implementation of economic, social, legal, and political equality of Asian Pacific Minnesotans. The council serves Minnesota’s Asian Pacific Islander communities through advocacy, engagement, and cultivating strong partnerships. | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'Housing', 'Asian', 'key', 'CMRC') |
May 08, 2024 10:00 AM | May 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance (1st Generation Down Payment Assistance Program ) | Presentation & Discussion: 1st Generation Down Payment Assistance Program | ('RAF', 'housing', 'openbeam', 'key') |
Apr 30, 2024 05:30 PM | DMC: How Parking Explains the World | Author Henry Grabar ignited a national discussion with his book Paved Paradise, a discussion that recently had him cited by the White House. | ('DMC', 'transportation', 'transit', 'key', 'ISAIAH') |
Apr 29, 2024 03:30 PM | Study Session: Rapid Transit & West Transit Village/DMC Update | Project Schedule, FTA Critical Path; City/Mayo Agreements; Communications Planning; DMC Updates (Business Development; Historic District) | ('transit', 'transportation', 'key') |
Apr 24, 2024 06:00 PM | Skills for Disagreeing Better Convened by Braver Angels, MPR and UMR | • More understanding of the values and concerns of people who differ from you politically • Better skills for listening in a way so that the other person feels heard • Better skills for sharing viewpoints in a way the other person might hear -- even if they disagree | ('UMR', 'MPR', 'openbeam', 'key', 'civic engagement') |
Apr 24, 2024 09:30 AM | DMC 2024 Real Estate Developer and Investment Summit | Welcome to the 2024 Real Estate Developer and Investment Summit presented by Destination Medical Center and ULI Minnesota! Join us on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Mayo Civic Center for an exciting day of networking and learning about the scale and scope of opportunities in Rochester, MN. At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with real estate developers and investment professionals from around the region. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out, this summit is designed to provide valuable insights and opportunities specific to the Rochester, MN market. | ('EDA', 'community engagement', 'housing', 'key', 'real estate') |
Apr 23, 2024 01:00 PM | April 2024 Rochester Vision 2050 Community Engagement | Our city has undertaken a broad array of initiatives to create a bright future for her citizens and constituencies. These should be guided by a clear, optimistic, aspirational vision. 2050: Far enough for limitless possibilities; close enough to begin today to serve Rochester’s next generation and beyond. Vision 2050 Steering Committee guides this initiative A large volunteer group will put “Vision in Action”, using co-design to engage the community to share ideas and priorities for Rochester’s future. | ('co-design', 'governance', 'community', 'key', 'openbeam') |
Apr 22, 2024 05:00 PM | Community Townhall Uplifting Student Voices | Convened by NAACP, Rochester, MN | ('community health', 'diversity', 'community') |
Apr 22, 2024 04:30 PM | CMRC April 22, 2024 Meeting | Topics: City of Rochester DEI Action Plan Updates ; CMRC Collaboration Status | ('diversity', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Diversity', 'CMRC') |
Apr 20, 2024 11:00 AM | NAACP Not In Our Town | We, the Rochester Branch of the NAACP, stand united in condemning the recent hateful incident involving the use of a racial slur against black and brown people in the immediate vicinity of Rochester Century High School. This reprehensible act not only undermines the values of our community but also sends a disturbing message to our youth who should feel safe and respected. | ('Diversity', 'community') |
Apr 17, 2024 07:00 PM | Barbershop Talk: Racism in Rochester | Moderators: Bud Whitehorn, Andre Crockett, Tawonda Burks; In response to the racial slur written in cups on a bridge crossing East Circle drive near Century High school this weekend, a group of our local community leaders are coming together to have a conversation about racism in Rochester at a Community Town Hall. This event will be Wednesday from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Century High School. | ('diversity', 'community') |
Apr 17, 2024 04:00 PM | Community Involvement Session: Candidate Training | Join United Way of Olmsted County and BIPOC community leaders for a training for individuals interested in running for office | ('Education', 'Diversity') |
Apr 16, 2024 05:00 PM | Journie: Open Road Workshop | The main objective is to enhance access to higher education opportunities for minorities and low-income families in Olmsted County. | ('youth', 'Education', 'diversity', 'CMRC') |