August Webinar - Social Media Safety
Social Hour - Des Moines
Marshalltown
August 29, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
If you work with the Latino community and would like to join the coalition meeting, please contact us.
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Des Moines
August 8, 2019. 9:00 AM to 11: 00 AM
For more information or to be added to the email list, please contact us.
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Cedar Rapids
September 15, 2019
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Iowa City
Ottumwa
Quad Cities
Storm Lake
Congratulations to the 2019 Passport to Prosperity Honorees
Each year, Iowa International Center honors several immigrants and refugees in Iowa who have made major contributions to their communities. These honorees have made significant changes to the social, economic, and cultural environments in their communities. Alongside these honorees, Iowa International Center also recognizes long-time support of our mission of enriching lives and building pathways to prosperity through the Dr. Judith Conlin Welcoming the World Award.
LGBTQ Advisory Council - Des Moines
Candidates must live or work in Des Moines to qualify.
Formed in 2017, the Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission's LGBTQ Advisory Council raises awareness, educates, and advocates for the civil rights of LGBTQ+ residents and visitors to ensure the city’s department and services are fair and inclusive. LGBTQAC seeks change agents committed to advancing opportunities in housing, employment, city services, and public accommodations.
Apply today!
For more information, visit their website or contact Emily Cohen at eacohen@dmgov.org or (515) 283-4284.
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Applications to join UnityPoint Health – Des Moines’ Young Advisory Council (YAC)
Join YAC and help shape the future of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines
YAC looking for young, diverse professionals from the ages 22-40, who want to provide diverse perspectives and innovative solutions to UnityPoint Health – Des Moines’ Board Members.
As ambassadors for UnityPoint Health, YAC members will learn more about healthcare, meet other individuals looking to make a difference and use their knowledge as modern consumers to help lead the organization in the right direction.
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Iowa Literacy Award Nominations
Community Wellness Bash - Council Bluffs
Healthy Mind in Healthy Body Workshop - Storm Lake
Statewide Social Justice in Education Conference
Date: Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 8:00 am to Friday, August 9, 2019 - 5:00 pm
Event Location: Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St. Des Moines, IA 50309
This conference is being held to provide personal and professional development opportunities on social justice and equity issues in education. The goal of the conference is to create a forum for an exchange of promising practices and research-based strategies to ensure access to equitable environments, multi-cultural instruction, rigorous and unbiased curriculum, and safety nets including community services and accelerated interventions.
ELLA Summit-Quadd Cities
Calling all Latinas for the first Empowering Latina Leadership Alliance Summit!
Hear from some amazing and accomplished Latinas from different sectors. Enjoy a Selena inspired brunch at the historic Hotel Blackhawk with views of the Mississippi River while networking with like-minded women on Saturday, August 10th from 9:30AM-2PM.
Latino Celebration at the Iowa State Fair
Back to School Bash - Des Moines
STEM BEST Webinar
Multicultural Reception - Des Moines
2019 Latinx Youth Summit - Iowa City
The Latinx Youth Summit is part of the 21st Annual “Strengthening and Valuing Latinx Communities in Iowa” conference to be held in Iowa City, Iowa.
7th Annual Midwest School Mental Health Conference
4th annual Summit on School Climate & Culture
The Summit on School Climate & Culture is one of the nation's premier events in helping educators improve school climate and culture through professional development, skill building and application of best practices and research. Now in its fourth year, this event features a line-up of nationally-recognized speakers and presenters, allowing educators to engage with leading experts in education and school improvement. Plan to attend this professional development event to find out more about how positive school climates and cultures are key to student, school and district improvements.
Café Tacvba in Des Moines
Café Tacvba - 30th Anniversary Tour - August 30, 2019.
Pridefest - Ames
Dolores Huerta in Des Moines
Dolores Huerta, one of the most important, yet least known activists of our time, Dolores Huerta is a legendary American labor leader, civil rights activist, and prominent feminist.
It was Huerta who coined the phrase Si Se Puede! (Yes, We Can!)
U.S. Latino/a Studies Symposium
Mercado on Fifth-Quad Cities
Commission Call | August 2, 2019
Commission Meeting | August 30, 2019 | Des Moines
Iowa Latino Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | October 19, 2019 | Des Moines Art Center
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