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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
Jun 14, 2022 11:00 AM United Way: Power of Purpose ('diversity', 'united way', 'community')
Jun 13, 2022 12:30 PM bystander to UpStandard ('Diversity', 'covid')
Jun 10, 2022 11:00 AM June, 2022 Rochester Area Foundation DEI Practitioner Luncheon (By Invitation) What does a thriving DEI Practitioner Community Look Like? ('RAF', 'diversity')
Jun 09, 2022 04:00 PM Village Garden Open House Rescheduled from May 19 to June 9 due to weather ('food', 'Diversity')
Jun 07, 2022 09:00 AM MPR: Implicit Bias Workshop for Regional District Advisory Committee Members ('MPR', 'Diversity')
May 25, 2022 05:30 PM bystander to UpStandard ('Diversity', 'covid')
May 23, 2022 05:30 PM Human Library for Mayo Department (Private Event) ('Diversity', 'Human Library')
May 23, 2022 08:30 AM 2022 Minnesota Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit ('diversity', 'Entrepreneurship')
May 21, 2022 12:00 PM Rochester PRIDE ('Diversity',)
May 18, 2022 11:30 AM bystander to UpStandard ('Diversity', 'covid')
May 11, 2022 12:00 PM Economic and Cultural Exchange (Invitation Only) Explore the cultural and economic development connectivity potential between MN Metro and Rochester-area resources from a BIPOC perspective and specifically from an MN Asian perspective ('Diversity', 'Entrepreneurship', 'Culture', 'openbeam', 'Asian')
May 05, 2022 08:30 AM Rochester Nonprofit Consortium Commitment to Racial Justice: Day of Learning ('Diversity', 'npc')
Apr 27, 2022 07:00 PM Human Library at Bethel Lutheran ('openbeam', 'Diversity', 'Diversity Council', 'Human Library')
Apr 23, 2022 07:45 PM Rochester Muslim Community Circle: Ramadan Dinner ('faith', 'Diversity')
Apr 21, 2022 04:30 PM April 2022 CMRC General Meeting Topics include: Updates from City, County and RPS ('Culture', 'Diversity', 'CMRC')
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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
Feb 2025 Rochester Vision 2050 Community Engagement Feb 10, 2025 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM — TBD
Advancing Health Equity Feb 10, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM — Hill Theater, RCTC Campus
RPS Feb 2025 Family Engagement Meeting: RPS Chemical Health Counseling Feb 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Virtual
When Driving is Not an Option Feb 11, 2025 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM — 100 2nd Avenue Southwest,Rochester,55902,US 100 2nd Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55905-0006, United States
UMR Black Student Union: Ebony Night Feb 15, 2025 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM — Chateau Theatre
History Center: Seeking A New Understanding of MN's Role in the Underground Railroad Feb 20, 2025 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM — History Center
BLACK EXCELLENCE EXPO Feb 22, 2025 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM — TBD
The Sound of Gospel Music Feb 28, 2025 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM — Mayo Civic Center
United Way of Olmsted County Centennial Gala Mar 15, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM — J. Powers at the Hilton in Downtown Rochester
Upcoming events…
Community News

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City Council Approval of Seneca Site for Sports Complex

Authorizing finalization of negotiations with Seneca Foods Corporation to purchase the approximately 160 acres of property in the amount of $5,000,000 for the Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex, to be finalized by survey of the property.

Last Updated February 04, 2025


ISAIAH: Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

Jan 2025 Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

Feb 2025 News and Call for Actions

Last Updated February 01, 2025


Rochester Sports Complex Community Inputs

ISIAH:  Ask Rochester City Council to Ensure Equitable Benefit of the Regional Sports Complex: "We believe it’s important that this complex offer equitable community benefit to residents and particular families who lack accessible recreation spaces and affordable, structured programs for their children."

Last Updated February 01, 2025


2024 – 2026 OLMSTED COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CHIP)

A Collaborative Community Effort Led by: Olmsted County Public Health Services, Olmsted Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic

The Community Health Assessment and Planning (CHAP) Process is about improving the health and well-being of residents in Olmsted County. Every three years the community conducts a health needs assessment to determine Olmsted County’s health priorities; formulate a plan to address the needs; and publish an annual progress report. Olmsted County Public Health Services, Mayo Clinic, and Olmsted Medical Center engage with diverse partners across our community to lead this process.

Last Updated January 31, 2025


Black History Month Series of Events

(1) 2025 Blank History Month Press Release (2) 2024 Black History Month Press Release

(3) 2023 Black History Month Press Release (4) 2022 Black History Month Press Release;

(5) 2021 Black History Month Press Release  

Last Updated January 30, 2025


2024 Action Plan Mid-Year Update

City of Rochester’s Action Plan, first implemented in 2021, serves as our roadmap for success. It outlines current initiatives aimed at advancing City Council's Strategic Priorities. 

Last Updated January 29, 2025


Channel One Winter 2025 Newsletter

Overcoming Rural Food Insecurity

"At Channel One, 2024 was a record setting year. Across the region, we served over 32% more shopping visits compared to 2023 – 80% more compared to 2022."

Last Updated January 27, 2025


Local family foundation gifts $250,000 to Ronald McDonald House

Per PB ePaper Reporting  

ROCHESTER — Ronald McDonald House Charities Midwest has received one of its largest individual donations to date, courtesy of a local foundation, the charity announced Thursday, Jan. 23, at its Rochester house.

Last Updated January 27, 2025


Rochester International Relations Committee

1. 2025 Sister City Trips: Japan, Germany

2. Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)

3. Meeting Info: Dec 2024 Meeting Minutes; Dec 2025 Mtg Agenda

Last Updated January 25, 2025


Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Guidebook

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Publication: Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Guidebook: "Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) is a proven method for activating our collective dreams for our children. It enables communities to look at the root cause of the issues children and families face, namely racism; to begin healing from trauma and the embedded belief system that upholds racism; and to envision and build a more equitable future."

Last Updated January 21, 2025


Sustainability Associate Internship Opening

Sustainability Associate Intern to support the Rochester Air Network (RAN) program and other sustainability initiatives. 

Last Updated January 18, 2025


One Olmsted: Celebrating 2024 successes of diversity, equity, and inclusion

One Olmsted – Olmsted County’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative – is about envisioning and developing a workplace and community where everyone is treated equitably. Olmsted County staff continue to make progress toward this vision and some highlights of their work in 2024 are noted below.

Last Updated January 18, 2025


Mayor Kim Norton Participates in 93rd U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

Mayor Communication January 17-19, 2025: City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 93rd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Last Updated January 17, 2025


Immigrant RIghts and immigration services

Collection of Information regarding legal services for those who live or work in Southern Minnesota. 

Helpful resources Links

Last Updated January 16, 2025


Rochester Branch NAACP Announces Leadership and New Executive Committee

The Rochester Branch of the NAACP proudly announces the election of its new officers and Executive Committee members for terms beginning January 2025. The newly elected officers were sworn in on January 11, 2025, during the Rochester Branch NAACP Executive Leadership Retreat.

Last Updated January 15, 2025


CAAL Ignite Grant

The Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL) is thrilled to announce the launch of CAAL Ignite, a new grant program offering $10,000–$15,000 to individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses in Minnesota’s Asian American community.

Last Updated January 13, 2025


$2.5 Million RAISE Grant Awarded for Planning and Design of South Broadway Avenue Improvements

The City of Rochester has been awarded $2.5 million in Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). This grant will support the South Broadway Avenue Planning Project, which aims to improve safety and connectivity on South Broadway Avenue between 4th Street and 9th Street Southeast. The RAISE funding will be utilized for planning and design phases of the project.

Last Updated January 11, 2025


Rise for Youth 2025

2025 Summer Program Application Open: "RISE for Youth welcomes applicants from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in medicine and biomedical sciences including African American, Hispanic, Native American/American Indian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students. Additionally, students who have demonstrated an interest in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, healthcare, or another related area are eligible to participate."

Last Updated January 08, 2025


West Transit Village Housing City Council

Per PB reporting:

"A final plan for dividing a 14.1-acre Mayo Clinic parking lot into developable sections is expected to be reviewed Monday by the Rochester City Council. The site, being dubbed “West Transit Village,” sits between Second Street Southwest and Cascade Lake. It is currently used as a Mayo Clinic employee shuttle lot, and Mayo Clinic plans to construct a 2,500-stall parking structure."

Last Updated January 08, 2025


"Heritage language and culture teacher"

PELSB is excited to announce the launch of another Heritage Language Pathway Portfolio Cohorts for teachers seeking K-12 World Languages and Cultures licensure to teach their heritage language and culture!

Last Updated January 02, 2025