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Dr. Freeman Hrabowski - April 20th 2011The Hotel at Kirkwood Dr. Hrabowski speaks engagingly and passionately about “Expanding

U Underrepresented Minority Participation: America’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads.”

Sir Ken Robinson- August 4th 2011Sheraton Hotel, Iowa CityInternationally acclaimed expert on Creativity and Innovation.Sir Ken pushes people to rethink outdated models and assumptions about intelligence and ability. One of his speaking topics is "How to

Profit from Diversity".

Grace A. Odums - Nov. 3rd 2011 Coralville MarriottMuch sought after international conference speaker on change leadership, talent performance improvement/retention and diversity strategic planning with system wide implementation.

SHIFT* Speaker Series 2011

Trainings• Diversity & Inclusion/Cultural Competency Training

This workshop includes 8 two-hour modules which cover:

Upcoming Sessions: October thru November

•Creating Inclusive Environments

•Valuing Generations

•Respecting Individual Differences

•Putting it all Together – Program

Completion & Certification

•Case for Diversity

•What is Diversity, Really?

•Awareness Building

•Understanding Cultural Competency

• CRASH Dialogue

Transformative workshop based on the multiple Oscar winning movie

"Crash".

Upcoming Sessions: November

Conferences• Courageous Leaders Conference

This interactive conference will look at the critical skills

courageous leaders need to create and cultivate inclusive

work cultures.

2 day event internationally renowned presenter

SHRM recertification, 10 hours

• Student Diversity Leadership Conference

High School juniors and seniors; educators and school

administration

Develop their understanding of diversity and its impact on

the community and the global market place

Free day event which features keynote speaker and

presenters facilitating interactive workshops

• DF Ambassadors

• Inclusive Communities Publication

• Findit! – “Connect To All Things Diverse”

• Spanish Conversation Circle “At Your Site”

• Consultations/Presentations

Other Comprehensive

Resources