Diversity & Inclusion co-sponsoring diversity conference Nov. 9
Conference theme: “Managing Diversity in Times of Change and Development”
Cultural Diversity Resources Inc., a non-profit organization, is organizing a one-day diversity conference for business professionals, educators and general community Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Comstock Memorial Union. Conference co-sponor is the MSUM Office of Diversity & Inclusion.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear and learn from outstanding and national speakers such as Mark Gorkin, ‘The Stress Doc’ & Organizational Development Consultant; Leah Simley, President, Society for Diversity Executives and Professionals; Prof. Richard Rathge, ND Data Center, NDSU; Associate professor, Ahmed Kamel, Concordia College; Suzanne Koepplinger, MN Indian Women’s Resource center; and Jaclynn D. Wallette, Assistant VP for Equity, Diversity & Global Outreach, NDSU.
Speakers cover key diversity topics to keep us equipped to manage changing times and development such as: “Census 2010 outcomes and its impact for the region, Creating a new diversity strategy, Working with a diverse workforce, learning and understanding Islam, Practicing safe stress in times of change, Sex trafficking of marginalized populations, and Bridging the multi-generational communication divide and Urban Native Americans.” Six (6) SHRM recertification credits approved for Professionals in Human Resources and Continuing Education Units are also available.
Registration is FREE for the first 75 MSUM students!! If you are attending only a particular session please sign up also. CDR offers reduced admission fee for faculty and staff, please contact 477-2652 for more information.
Download the student registration below.
DiversityConferenceStudentRegForm
Send the application to cultural@mnstate.edu