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UWEC Appoints New Interim Leaders for Equity, Diversity Division

after a tumultuous year for EDI division, longtime university faculty step into interim posts

UW-Eau Claire has endured a notable amount of turnover in its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) division in the past year, culminating in the departure of Olga Diaz, the division’s former vice chancellor, in September. In mid-November, the ...

CVTC Keeps an Eye on Diversity

college empowers committee to continue inclusion, equity work

A few years ago, Amara Frock entered a store in a shopping mall with her mother. They were feet away from each other, looking at similar items, but their experiences were very different. Frock noticed the ...

How Can We Foster Diversity in Our Community?

we asked some locals what steps we can take to make the Valley more equitable for everyone

“When I was pregnant with my daughter about 17 years ago, I had a prenatal appointment. My doctor asked, ‘Are you from here?’"

Leading the Fight for Fairness

four award-winning locals who were recently recognized for their social justice efforts

The Chippewa Valley is fortunate to have many people who labor day in and day out to improve the equality of our institutions, our community, and our world. Here are four who were recently honored ...

Employer, College ‘Rise’ to the Occasion for English Language Learners

Rise Baking Company, CVTC collaborate to teach English at regional business

Maria Gabriela Mouzawak shows up at Rise Baking Company with a smile, ready to work. She quickly packs cookies into a box for distribution. She likes what she does, and she’s good at it. But there was one aspect of her life she wanted ...

How to Develop Diversity at Home

resources for you and your family to expand your world views

Numerous community and campus organizations exist to serve diverse groups and the community as a whole ...

Influential Alumni: Blugolds on List of Wisconsin’s Top Asian American Leaders

UWEC’s Dang Yang, E.C. school district’s Kaying Xiong received statewide recognition

Madison365, a nonprofit online magazine, has included two Chippewa Valley educational leaders and UW-Eau Claire graduates – Dang Yang and Dr. Kaying Xiong – on its latest list of Wisconsin’s 34 Most Influential Asian American Leaders ...

Listen & Learn: 3 Local Podcasts Propelling Diversity in the Chippewa Valley

having conversations about tough topics isn't always easy. For these locals, it's an expertise.

Love. Passion. Curiosity. That’s what podcaster Sheng Lor Waldinger wants to convey with her conversational podcast, The Social X Change Project. This locally ...

Giizhig Design Company Highlights Indigenous Experiences, Propels Diversity

“It’s just really important to bring those diverse viewpoints into everything,” the artist says.

Artist and designer Brittany Tainter often questioned the values of corporations she worked for. After navigating tricky transitions between employers throughout the Eau Claire area ...

Local Social Justice Orgs To Check Out

this community exemplifies how to show up for each others. Here's a few groups dedicated to the cause.

It’s no secret the Valley is a place brimming with big-hearted people who truly care about each other. From marching in the streets ...

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