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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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') |
Apr 10, 2024 12:00 PM | Empowering Women in the Workplace | Heather will provide a brief overview of the significant legislative milestones enacted by the Minnesota Legislature since women's Suffrage. Additionally, she will delve into Minnesota-specific data concerning women, shedding light on pertinent details regarding recent legislation and its implications for women in the workforce. | ('DMC', 'Diversity', 'CMRC', 'key') |
Apr 10, 2024 10:00 AM | April 10, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance: "Rural Trends 2024: Housing Supply and Demand" | "Rural Trends 2024: Housing Supply and Demand" (Ben Winchester from the U of M Extension office) "Economic Vitality Funding Update" (Taryn Edens, City of Rochester) | ('RAF', 'housing', 'openbeam', 'key') |
Apr 09, 2024 10:00 AM | RPS April 2024 Family Engagement Meeting | Youth Voice & Student Leadership, with a presentation facilitated by Sarah-Louise Henry, RPS Coordinator of Youth Empowerment, Department of Equity and Engagement. | ('RPS', 'diversity', 'rps', 'community', 'key', 'education') |
Apr 04, 2024 06:00 PM | 2025 Minnesota Joint Disparity Study Public Forum 2 | ('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') | |
Apr 02, 2024 12:30 PM | 2025 Minnesota Joint Disparity Public Forum 1 | ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship') | |
Mar 28, 2024 12:00 PM | MPR Rochester RDAC Spring 2024 Meeting; Chandra Kavati, Senior Vice President, Chief Partnerships & Revenue Officer. | Topics include: Quarterly updates Possible Topics; | ('diversity', 'MPR', 'Diversity') |
Mar 25, 2024 04:30 PM | CMRC March 25, 2024 Meeting | Topics: University of Minnesota Rochester Campus & Climate Action Plan; Three Rivers Community Action, BIPOC Homeownership Mentor Outreach, CMRC Updates: ACHLA and Pamoja Women actions regarding Post Secondary assists | ('diversity', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Diversity', 'CMRC') |
Mar 23, 2024 07:00 PM | Pamoja Women's Annual Iftar Dinner | Please register to join Pamoja Women in a fast-breaking food sharing evening in the holy month of Ramadan. | ('key', 'CMRC', 'community') |