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This Weeks Articles for 8/30/2024 ...

1. UW-Madison creates freedom of expression videos.....
2. LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Bootcamp...
3. Q&A with Chris Peguero...
4. Charleston Named Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Excellence...
5. Campus Climate Progress Report | Fall 2024...
6. Cedarburg Diversity Committee to host blood drive in honor of 9/11 National Day of Service ...
7. Packers, NFL invite local businesses to apply for the 2025 NFL Draft source program ...

As first-year and transfer students start classes this fall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, they must watch a new presentation about freedom of expression on campus.

The seven videos cover the First Amendment, academic freedom, campus speakers, talking across differences, offensive speech, activism and civil disobedience. Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin provides introductory and closing remarks.

“To disagree with one another, with your professors, and even with me, it’s part of learning to think critically,” Mnookin says in one video. “I also ask you to disagree productively, with respect for our common humanity.”...

CEDARBURG — The city of Cedarburg Diversity Committee is hosting a blood drive at Cedarburg City Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in recognition of 9/11 Day of Service.

All attempting donors will receive a 9/11 remembrance T-shirt, while supplies last.

Appointments are highly encouraged. Secure your spot by visiting or calling 877-232-4376. The blood drive will take place in a meeting room in the lower level of City Hall, W63N645 Washington Ave.

The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber is proud to host our LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Bootcamp.

Our next LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Bootcamp will be held September 19 in Stevens Point.

Participating in the Entrepreneur Bootcamp will provide LGBTQ+ and allied individuals with the skills and information they need to launch and grow their business.

Each of the sessions will be facilitated by industry experts, certified trainers, and other business leaders from the community. Topics that will be covered include:

• Starting with the Right Legal Structure
• Ideation & Planning
• Market & Customer Research
• Marketing & Branding
• Business Financials & Human Capital
• Raising Start Up Money & Launching
• Supplier Diversity...

...At the conclusion of the Entrepreneur Bootcamp, all those that complete the program will leave with the tools they need to develop a comprehensive business plan to launch their business. In addition, those leaving the program will receive access to the Chamber`s online learning platform to continue their business plan development...

During the day, Knipple works as the graduate programs assistant within the School of Education where he ensures graduate students have a seamless application and enrollment process and helps answer students’ questions. But come nights and weekends, Knipple puts on his shared governance super hero cape to fight the good fight as an active member of UW-Stevens Point’s Common Council, including the 2023-24 chair of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Policy Committee.

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GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – On Wednesday, GBAPS leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new inclusive and ADA-compliant playground at Aldo Leopold Community School. It’s a project that’s been years in the making.

Students, families and staff were all in attendance to celebrate the occasion.

This is the third inclusive playground in the district, joining Baird Elementary and Jackson Elementary.

Officials say the playground was designed with help from Aldo Leopold students.

“Our students being a part of the design, the revision, and the completion of this project, is immensely, immensely rewarding,” said Trina Lambert, principal at Aldo Leopold Community School. “They will respect this playground, they will love this playground and they will play on it every day knowing that they were a part of it.”...

Milwaukee`s Mexican Fiesta, one of the largest Mexican festivals in the Midwest, returns to the Summerfest grounds this weekend to celebrate 51 years of culture, music, food and family fun.

The annual festival ? which benefits the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation ? features a diverse lineup of music and dance performances, the popular car and motorcycle show, traditional art and cultural demonstrations, and plenty of tasty food. Fest-goers can experience the Di?a de los Muertos parade, compete in the jalapen?o eating contest, and try authentic tequila and Pan de Feria.

Here`s what you need to know about Milwaukee`s Mexican Fiesta 2024.

Your guide to Milwaukee`s Mexican Fiesta 2024: Performers, food, car show and more

Claire Reid

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, faculty, and staff feel welcome and supported. This work has been guided by the campus Diversity Framework and its 10-year implementation plan R.E.E.L. Change.

As R.E.E.L. Change sunsets, we strive to meet four priorities reflected in this Campus Climate Progress Report:

• Build a culture of organizational learning deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all, alongside a commitment to free expression and civil engagement across differences;
  
  
• Foster a culture of belonging to enhance the recruitment and retention of students, staff, and faculty, especially those from underrepresented and underserved populations;
  
  
• Facilitate an effective model of distributed strategic diversity leadership for shared visioning and implementation;
  
  
• Utilize and maximize data to inform equity-minded policies, practices, and decision-making.

Individuals and groups from across campus have embraced this work and devoted significant time and energy to making systemic change. Below are some recent examples of the efforts in these areas.

On Sept. 10, from 10 am. to 3 pm., the city of Cedarburg Diversity Committee will host a blood drive at City Hall, W63N645 Washington Ave. The blood drive is part of the committee`s effort to amplify 9/11 National Day of Service. Many in our community recall where they were on 9/11/01 and experienced profound loss themselves. As we hold close the memory of those that perished, one way to honor the lives lost is by participating in this year¹s blood drive at City Hall.

As a thank you, all attempting blood donors will receive a 9/11 remembrance T-shirt, courtesy of Versiti Blood Center, while supplies last...