Diversity PeopleNovember 8, 2021 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
In The Mix DiversityNovember 3, 2021 IN THE MIX: Together While Apart Eau Claire’s annual Hmong New Year celebration will take 2021 off
On Campus Diversity Community OrgsNovember 1, 2021 Native American Heritage Month Marked With Campus, Community Events pop-up pow wow, art exhibit, virtual presentation among activities
DiversityOctober 19, 2021 Making History, Remembering History: UWEC Professor Co-Directs Hmong History Exhibit Project exhibit slated for 2025 will commemorate 50th anniversary of Hmong resettlement in Wisconsin
On Campus DiversitySeptember 21, 2021 Campus Events Will Mark Hispanic Heritage Month UWEC, UW-Stout celebrate Latinx culture through Oct. 15
Diversity Community OrgsSeptember 21, 2021 Toward One Wisconsin Diversity Event Shifts to Fully Virtual Conference UWEC English prof Dorothy Chan will serve as artist-in-residence
Visual Art DiversityAugust 4, 2021 We Are the Chippewa Valley: Art Initiative Amplifies BIPOC Voices Eau Claire Public Arts Council launches new project to recognize and appreciate the work of BIPOC individuals in the Chippewa Valley
DiversityJuly 21, 2021 Blending Creativity, Tradition: True Lor Vue Brings Passion for Art to Leadership Role new Hmong association director brings education, artistic background to her position, hoping to create more collaborations
Music DiversityJuly 16, 2021 [PHOTOS] Midwest Artist Academy Hosts Drumming Workshop, Highlighting Vibrancy Of Korean Culture high school students experienced countless opportunities to explore creative arts this week as part of inaugural arts academy
Diversity Community OrgsJune 21, 2021 [PHOTOS] Chippewa Valley Celebrates Juneteenth celebration in Carson Park features music, spoken word, and awarding of inaugural Uniting Bridges Diversity Awards
Diversity EventsJune 16, 2021 Chippewa Valley Will Celebrate Juneteenth in Carson Park event to feature musical and spoken-word performances, and will recognize Uniting Bridges’ Diversity Award recipients
DiversityJune 15, 2021 UnitedHealthcare - 2021 Honoree - Uniting Bridges Diversity Awards Providing people from all backgrounds access to individualized healthcare and insurance is at the heart of United Healthcare’s mission.
DiversityJune 15, 2021 Pa Thao - 2021 Honoree - Uniting Bridges Diversity Awards Founder of Black and Brown Womyn Power Coalition, and first female director of the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association.
DiversityJune 15, 2021 David Carlson - 2021 Honoree - Uniting Bridges Diversity Awards Founder of We Adapt, regional organizer for the ACLU, and social justice advocate.
LGBTQ+ Diversity BooksJune 9, 2021 Zesty New Zine: LGBTQ+ Community Center Publishes First-Ever Zine to Celebrate Pride Month small publication features voices and artwork from local LGBTQ+ individuals
News Women DiversityMay 26, 2021 A New Face in the City: Dr. Jeneise Briggs Starts Role as New EDI Coordinator listening, learning, and having compassion are at the core of Briggs’ position with the city, county
Film Diversity While Black Project: Story-Based Project Hopes to Shed Light on Microaggressions UW-Stout alum collaborates with Twin Cities-based creator to win video award for new anti-racism effort May 19, 2021
DiversityMay 17, 2021 Chi-Hi Grads Create Change, One Story at a Time social media-based social justice organization shares anonymous stories of discrimination, harassment in the Chippewa Valley
On Campus DiversityMay 4, 2021 UWEC Celebrates Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month campus events planned throughout first week of May
On Campus DiversityMay 3, 2021 Remember the Missing: Red Dresses Spotlight Crisis for Indigenous Women UWEC campus display planned for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Awareness Day May 5
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