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2011 Sioux Falls Diversity Conference

Our World in Sioux Falls, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011

Ramkota Hotel: 3200 West Maple Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57107

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    • Extended deadline for registrations is Friday, Nov. 4, 2011

Agenda

Welcome and Keynote (7:30am -9:30am)

7:30am – 8:00am:  Registration – Ramkota Convention Center East Lobby

8:00am – 8:10am:  Welcome with Andre Oliver, Sioux Falls Diversity Council – Rushmore Hall

8:10am – 9:30am:  Keynote: “The Art and Practice of Cultural Humility” Frances Kendall – Rushmore Hall

9:30am – 9:45am:  Visit Vendor Booths - Lobby

 

Breakout Session 1 (9:45am – 10:55am)

  • What Can I Do Tomorrow?: Frances Kendall – Rushmore Hall
  • Integrating Traditional and Modern Medicine: Dr. Donald Warne – Classroom #2
  • Talent Has No Boundaries: Workforce Diversity Includes People with Disabilities: Panel – Amphitheater II
  • Unraveling the Mysteries of the ADAAA: Colleen Moran – Amphitheater I
  • My Encounter with Diversity:  Dr. Dennis Edwards – Classroom #3

10:55am – 11:10am: Visit Vendor Booths - Lobby

 

Breakout Session 2 (11:10am – 12:25pm)

  • Taking the Next Steps: Applying Your Diversity Knowledge: Andre Oliver – Amphitheater I
  • The Power of Mentoring in a Diverse Workplace: Rachel Gage – Harvest Room (lower level)
  • The Spiritual Tapestry of Sioux Falls: Jennifer Wagner – Classroom #3
  • Preventing Discrimination in the Workplace: Vaney Hariri – Amphitheater II

12:25pm – 1:30pm: Lunch /Network with Mayor Mike Huether and attendees– Rushmore Hall  
Visit Vendor Booths - Lobby

 

Breakout Session 3 (1:30pm – 2:40pm)

  • The Benefits and Challenges of Diversity in the Workplace: Panel – Amphitheater II
  • The Spiritual Tapestry of Sioux Falls: Jennifer Wagner  - Harvest Room (lower level)
  • Unraveling the Mysteries of the ADAAA: Colleen Moran – Amphitheater I
  • My Encounter with Diversity: Dr. Dennis Edwards – Classroom #3
  • Integrating Traditional and Modern Medicine: Dr. Donald Warne – Classroom #2

2:40pm – 2:55pm:  Visit Vendor Booths - Lobby

 

Breakout Session 4 (2:55pm – 4:05pm)

  • Taking the Next Steps: Applying Your Diversity Knowledge: Andre Oliver – Classroom #2
  • The Power of Mentoring in a Diverse Workplace: Rachel Gage – Harvest Room (lower level)
  • Talent Has No Boundaries: Workforce Diversity Includes People with Disabilities: Panel – Amphitheater II
  • Preventing Discrimination in the Workplace: Vaney Hariri – Amphitheater I
  • The Benefits and Challenges of Diversity in the Workplace: Panel – Rushmore Hall

4:05pm – 4:30pm: Closing Comments/Wrap up – Rushmore Hall