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Human Library In Support of RCTC LHW Sabbatical Project

The Human Library of Southeastern Minnesota educates people using human experience, cultivating empathy in such a manner that differences, barriers, and prejudice fall away - we expose and nurture the spirit of humankind by building common understanding and connections.
When Feb 09, 2022
from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM
Where Virtual
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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
Cumulative impacts engagement open house Nov 20, 2025 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM — United Way of Southeast Minnesota 903 W. Center St. Rochester, MN 55902
Hot Stuff: Electrifying Water Heating, Cooking, and Clothes Drying Nov 20, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM — 4001 West River Parkway NW Suite 100 Rochester, MN 55901
RPS Sound School Presents Tuvergen Band Nov 21, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM — Chateau Theatre
Forum and Discussion on ‘Democracy Innovations for Better Public Meetings’ (Date changed to Dec 4) Dec 04, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM — Heintz Center, RCTC
Rochester Cultural Center Grand Opening Dec 06, 2025 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM — 1515 US-14, Rochester, MN 55904
Rochester Public Library Master Plan Review Session 1 Dec 08, 2025 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM — Rochester Public Library - Auditorium
Rochester Public Library Master Plan Review Session 2 Dec 09, 2025 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM — Rochester Public Library - Auditorium
December 2025 Coming to the Table Dec 10, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM — Rochester Public Library
Olmsted County - Operation Green Light Dec 11, 2025 08:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Rochester International Event Center 7333 Airport View Drive SW
Upcoming events…
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Oct 2024 C2C Summit: Students Decoded: The Mental Health Database

Aug 2025 Equity Alliance Series RCI Introduction

 

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Rochester City Council Study Session 4/14/2025 

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Discovery Square Shared Lab Infastructure

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