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All 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
Mar 25, 2025 05:00 PM Collider Cup & Expo 2025 The Collider Cup is a business pitch competition, celebrating the graduation of our latest Co-Starters at Collider cohort. ('commerce', 'diversity', 'workforce', 'Entrepreneurship', 'collider')
Mar 24, 2025 12:00 PM Community Family Well-Being Event Planning A meeting to brainstorm creative ways to shape the upcoming Family Well-Bing event. Key discussion points include: Activities that your group may be able to organize; Cultural displays (art, dance, games); Music and food contributions; Volunteer coordination ('culture', 'diversity')
Mar 22, 2025 01:00 PM Road to Home Ownership (3/22/25) Black History & Homeownership; Preparing to get a mortgage loan; Homebuyer resources; Looking for a home & making offer; Importance of Insurance ('Housing', 'education', 'Diversity', 'governance')
Mar 12, 2025 12:00 PM Family Unity and DEIA in Our Current Climate In this episode, our presenter will focus on family unity and the importance of supporting our immigrant neighbors in the current climate of fear and uncertainty. We will also continue to learn more about Creating Safe Spaces at Work, a theme we began to investigate during our February episode. This ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement')
Mar 08, 2025 07:00 PM TaikoArts Midwest TaikoArts Midwest will perform a high-energy, all-ages event at The Historic Chateau Theatre as the culmination of their week-long Sound School residency. We hope to see you there! ('culture', 'arts')
Mar 01, 2025 12:00 PM BLACK EXCELLENCE EXPO Come see and support Black and Minority businesses in the local and surrounding areas ('diversity', 'NAACP', 'Entrepreneurship')
Mar 01, 2025 11:30 AM Common Cause: Community Townhall Directly ask your state legislators what they're doing to improve you everyday life! ('diversity', 'housing', 'governance', 'Culture', 'health', 'key', 'civic engagement')
Feb 26, 2025 10:00 AM A View of Black History Remembering the Past to Create a Better Future ('Diversity',)
Feb 15, 2025 05:30 PM UMR Black Student Union: Ebony Night Harlem Nights Roaring 20s ('diversity', 'Education', 'NAACP', 'UMR')
Feb 12, 2025 12:00 PM Safe Spaces at Work: Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging In today’s evolving workplace landscape, fostering a culture of safety and inclusion is more critical than ever. With ongoing conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), employees and organizations alike are navigating challenges in creating environments where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. ('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement')
Feb 10, 2025 01:00 PM Advancing Health Equity Empowering Immigrant and Refugee Communities ('health', 'diversity', 'key')
Feb 01, 2025 10:00 AM Reflection to Action: Human Rights, Racial Justice, and Lessons from Skin Deep Skin Deep is a PBS documentary written by Prexy Nesbitt and Marian Marzynski. The documentary examines the fight against legal, institutionalized racism in the United States and South Africa, from the 1950s through the 1990s, through interviews with the people who took their protests against segregation and inequality into the streets and beyond, forcing remarkable changes. To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity. ” - Nelson Mandela ('diversity', 'NAACP')
Jan 30, 2025 06:30 PM Sister City Trips to Japan & Germany Conducted by Ed-Ventures Travel On behalf of the Mayor's International Relations Committee, the purpose of the meeting is to provide information about our Japan and Germany trips and generate interest. ('education', 'diversity')
Jan 25, 2025 12:00 PM 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the 2025 Lunar New Year Festival! Asia Mall invites you to join us on Saturday and Sunday, January 25th and 26th, from 12PM-5PM. This event marks the third official Lunar New Year celebration since our opening. Join us for an unforgettable day of traditional performances, cultural showcases, and community spirit. ('culture', 'Diversity')
Jan 21, 2025 05:30 PM Rochester Area Foundation Racial-Healing Please join our local National Day of Racial Healing Event (details below) 𝐂𝐨-𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐲: Olmsted County and Rochester Area Foundation ('youth', 'anti-racism', 'Diversity', 'Diversity Council')
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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
Part 1: Immigration Justice is Public Health Feb 09, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM — Virtual Meeting
Rochester Area Housing Alliance Feb 2026 Feb 11, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Virtual Meeting
When Calendars Reflect Community Faith, Equity, and Public Education Feb 11, 2026 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM — Zoom
The Art of Detachment Feb 14, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — 1723 1st ST NW Rochester, MN 55901
Chinese New Year Celebration Gala Feb 15, 2026 02:30 PM - 05:30 PM — Lourdes High School Auditorium
Breathing and Brain Health – Seokmun Hoheup Method Feb 16, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — 125 Live
Ready to Lead 2026 Spring Cohort Feb 17, 2026 04:30 PM - 07:30 PM — Rochester Area Foundation
Homeownership and Wealth Building Workshop Feb 21, 2026 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM — RAEDI Offices Downtown | 221 1st Ave SW Suite 600, Rochester MN
Ebony Night 2026: Once Upon A Night | Rochester Branch of the NAACP presents UMR Black Student Union Feb 21, 2026 05:30 PM - 09:30 PM — Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area (Rochester, MN) 10 East Center Street, Rochester, Minnesota 55904
Black Excellence Expo Feb 28, 2026 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM — 125 Live
Upcoming events…
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Ref: PB Report

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Last Updated January 28, 2026



RPS Strategic Plan and Goals Review

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  • Background
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  • Part 1 Goals and Part 2 Goals

Last Updated January 23, 2026



Collider Foundation Updates

Jan 2026 Newsletter: Notes from the Executive Director; Thanks to Our Supporters; Our events; What's New

Last Updated January 18, 2026



Lifestyle Wellness

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Restorative Justice Circle Collaboration with RPS

RPS Family Engagement Jan 2026 Intro

Gemini Perspectives of PB Op Ed

2025 Restorative Justice Circle Training; RPS Collaboration to improve school attendance

2024 Project Legacy Collaboration

 References: About Restorative Justices; 

Last Updated January 17, 2026



Chateau Theatre Upkeep

Jan 2026 City Council Study Session

Dec 2025 DMCC Board Meeting

Feb 2025 DMCC Board and  City Council Proceedings

References: AI summary of PB Reporting  

Last Updated January 13, 2026



Public Transit Sustainability

Jan 2026 City Council Study Session

Rochester Public Transit (RPT) is currently operating under financial conditions that are not sustainable over the long term.

Last Updated January 13, 2026



Community Education Connector Wanted

Connector Description and Application:

A stipend of $2,000 is available to individuals (age 17+) or organizations who are selected
Last Updated January 13, 2026



Rochester Cultural Center Grand Opening

Announcement

Grand Opening Flyer

Photos

 

Last Updated January 10, 2026



Del Webb Senior Housing

Jan 5, 2025 City Council Meeting: Request for Actions: Adopting a Resolution approving Major Land Subdivision No. CD2025-042PLAT, by Pulte Homes of Minnesota LLC, to subdivide approximately 141 acres into 300 residential lots and six outlots.

AI Summary 

Last Updated January 07, 2026



1Q 2026 Announcements

Jan 5, 2026: Resolution: Reaffirming Rochester’s Support for its Somali Community and Commitment to Inclusion.

2026 Summer Paid Internship Positions: City Clerk, community Development, Communications & Engagement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Legislative Affairs, Library Communications, Office of the Mayor, Parks & Recreation , Public Music, Rochester Public Utilities Safety, and Transit & Parking.

 

 

Last Updated January 05, 2026



Loom Apartments (Onward)

Dec 2025 DMCC Board Meeting: Request for Extension Authorize an extension of the $4 million GSIA allocation to this project until August 15, 2026.

May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting

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Civic Center North (Sherman)

Dec 2025 DMCC Board Request 

 May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting

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2026 County Property Tax

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DMC Home Innovation Lab - Aging in Place

Dec 2025 DMCC Board Meeting: The Home Innovation Lab will combine research, technology, and design to create and evaluate “tech-enabled age-in-place” living environments that improve health, comfort, and independence for older adults.

Apr 2025 DMC Real Estate Summit: Aging in place talk

Last Updated December 15, 2025



Discovery Square Biolbab In Rochester

December 2025 DMCC Board Meeting:

  • Request for Action Memo
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Last Updated December 14, 2025



10 Year Housing Units

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2025 Maxfield Report

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