T1W (Toward One Wisconsin) -- News on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Wisconsin




This Weeks Articles for 3/20/2024 ...

  1. Wisconsin LGBT Chamber announces hire of Supplier Diversity Program Manager...
  2. Outstanding Women of Color Awards Honor Six Women for Exceptional Contributions to Their Communities...
  3. Diversity in Wisconsin`s high schools and the future of DEI in higher education...
  4. Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connection...
  5. Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s “Harmony in Black” celebrates living composers of color ...
  6. In Regents address, Chancellor Mnookin unveils bold new initiatives to innovate for the public good, address global challenges...
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T1W News and Conference Sponsors




wipps

Wisconsin Institute
for Public Policy
and Service


Church Mutual

Church Mutual Insurance






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Conference Updates


Toward One Wisconsin 2024
A Conference on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Conference Theme: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers
May 7-8, 2024
Pablo Center at the Confluence
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Virtual attendance options available
Learn more at t1w.org

Wednesday Morning Plenary Session

Third Space: Jewish Muslim Discourse in Divided Times

The Divided Times Discourse will focus on the fallout from the Israel/Palestine conflict, specifically its effects on Jewish and Muslim communities in the United States and Europe. Centering on the diasporic context, the presenters will further illuminate how and why Jewish-Muslim relations (entailing a long history of intellectual, theological and social entanglements) should not be reduced to the conflict. They will further engage with these relations, both in terms of the conflict and beyond it, as a means to establish a discursive culture in democratic societies, highlighting a “third space”, that is a space between supposedly binary positions. Through this discussion, they will address forms of hate and exclusion, such as antisemitism and Islamophobia, which threaten to undermine democratic culture and unity.

Meet The Speakers

Elisabeth Becker-Topkara

Elisabeth Becker-Topkara is a sociologist, currently a Freigeist Fellow/assistant professor at Heidelberg University and a Faculty Fellow at the Yale Center for Cultural Sociology. Her research and writing focus on the experiences of Jews and Muslims in the United States, Europe, and Israel-Palestine, Jewish-Muslim relations, as well as debunking Islamophobia and antisemitism...

Ufuk Topkara

Ufuk Topkara is a Muslim theologian and Assistant Professor for Comparative Theology in Islamic Perspective at the Berlin Institute for Islamic Theology, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin. Dr. Topkara’s research brings Islamic theology into discourse with Judaism, Christianity, and Modern Philosophy. He has been active in promoting inter-religious dialogue since 2005...


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Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connection


You are invited to join the
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce
for a:

Coffee Connection
April 11th
8:30 - 10:00am

We are grateful to US Bank for hosting and sponsoring this event! Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.  There is no charge for attending.

REGISTER HERE

We’re working on making Wausau a more welcoming and inclusive space for everyone!  Come join us for networking, connecting, and meeting allies!  

If you know me, you know that I "hate" small talk.  But there is something generally different about these events.   It is unique knowing that you are surrounded by a group of welcoming, inclusive and non-judgmental people in a place where you can truly be yourself in a safe and supportive environment. If you haven’t been to a Chamber event yet - you owe it to yourself to give it a try. Honestly. I never thought that “business networking” was a thing I would enjoy, yet here I am. If I can do it, you can.

I hope to see you there!

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2024 Conference Sponsors



Greenheck Group 4 Imprint Cesa 6 True Storage
Northwoods Technical College University of Wisconsin Stout
ECACD





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Beyond Boundaries: DEI Talks


March 28, 2024

Special lunch hour meeting


Our upcoming session, on March 28 at noon, focuses on the critical transition from performative to effective DEI work. We welcome individuals at all levels of DEI expertise to engage in this vital conversation.

We aim to create a community where informal, yet impactful, discussions can flourish. Whether you`re a seasoned DEI professional or someone keen to broaden your understanding, this is a space for you to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful change.

Every month, we dive headfirst into the hot topics and burning questions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion. It`s where ideas collide, perspectives expand, and innovation ignites. These monthly virtual gatherings break the mold and redefining the way we connect in the DEI universe.

Through this Zoom link
or by 
Adding the event to your Outlook Calendar.

“I would like to say, I have learned so much tonight, and I mean from everyone and their stories and their ideas from a very diverse point of view. I love it. Thank you all very much”


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Donna Brazile and Ana Novarro to speak at UW-Stevens Point


Donna Brazile, former chair of the Democratic Party, and Republican strategist Ana Novarro will come to UW-Stevens Point, April 8, for a conversation moderated by Wisconsin Public Radio’s Rob Mentzer. The event, titled The Health of American Democracy in a Polarized World, is sponsored by the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership and is presented by the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS) and UW-Stevens Point.

With years of political expertise and media experience under their belts, Brazile and Navarro are seasoned analysts and are among the best political commentators on television today.  Despite hailing from opposing political parties, these pundits join forces to speak truth to power and provide honest, blunt, and humorous commentary on the American political landscape...

April 8 at 7 p.m

Laird Room at the Dreyfus University Center

1015 Reserve St., 

Stevens Point, WI


Attendees may also access the event via Zoom by registering here.



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Resource Links...


Our resource links continue to grow and were taking up a lot of space in the weekly news letter so we moved them here or at the story link.

Please send us resources, reports, funding opportunities, best practice ideas, and other materials that may help your peers in their DEI journey. We will continue to expand this catalogue of tools and now will be able to include more details about each one...

 


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About T1W Network and T1W News


Organizers of Toward One Wisconsin Conference (T1W), an annual conference on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), have announced the launch of the T1W Newsletter, Website, and Member Network.


News.T1W.org (the weekly newsletter) is a collection of articles, events, and original content, from across the State and Nation on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. We are attempting to keep you informed, archive best practices and promote events that further this cause in the State. Of course the culmination of our efforts is the annual T1W Conference.


In addition to a weekly newsletter featuring DEI news and updates, members have the ability to connect with other professionals, as well as share updates on what they are doing to move the needle on DEI issues in their communities, businesses or organizations.


The Newsletter is sent to between 1,500 and 2,000 individuals each week. While anyone may subscribe for free at the Website, we have worked hard to add DEI Professionals, Government Officials, Business Leaders and Press Outlets to our database. We have an open rate in excess of 40% (well above industry standards) and a substantial number of click-throughs to the original articles or resources. 


We keep all of our articles in a searchable database so that older stories can be recalled months or years after they were first published. This allows us to maintain a best practices resource by exploring what others in the State have done before. 


We also aggregate a permanent collection of resources from across the state and nation. These will allow DEI professionals to see what others have done, review resource materials, share ideas, and expand the resources they make available to their own members. 


The Toward One Wisconsin Conference began with a mission to foster and sustain a statewide culture that understands that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to the state’s continued excellence. Since the first conference in 2019, T1W has brought together thousands of attendees from diverse backgrounds to have broad ranging conversations around the work of DEI and how to move from talk to action.


“It’s incredibly important that this work doesn’t stop once the conference is over each year,” said T1W organizer, Eric Giordano. “The T1W Network will allow those interested in DEI to stay up to date, engaged, and connected to what others are doing.”


Members are encouraged to submit updates, articles, and stories on the work that they are doing. These articles will then be shared on the T1W Network website and newsletter.


Wherever you are on your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) journey, there’s something for you at Toward One Wisconsin.  Whether you’re just starting out and overwhelmed, or you’re a leading activist in your community, this conference and the T1W network will provide best practices, insights and implementation tools to help you take the next steps. Across all sectors of business and life in Wisconsin, parallel efforts are underway to prioritize DEI. We may be in different places based on the diversity of our experiences, but we’re all traveling the same journey: Toward One Wisconsin.



Email us at:

Newsletter Editors

Ken Harwood
Advocating for Wisconsin
Ken  [at] KenHarwood.com
608.334.2174

Luke Rudolph
WIPPS Marketing Communication Coordinator
lrudolph [at] uwsa.edu
715-212-0537

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