Diversity Forum 2014 in Review

Pulse 2014: Diversity’s Evolving Paradigm & Practical Approaches”

Monday, Nov. 10, 2014

Keynote Speaker Rebecca Ryan
Keynote Speaker Rebecca Ryan

On Monday, Nov. 10, nearly 600 Diversity Forum participants were welcomed by UW-Madison Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf.   Then featured keynote speakers and national thought-leader Rebecca Ryan, entrepreneur, author, founder and co-owner of Next Generation Consulting spoke on the changing demographics globally and in our nation.                  

*See  Provost Mangelsdorf’s welcome and Ryan’s Keynote Presentation 
A Continuing Discussion: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act Faculty Panel

Civil Rights Act 50th Anniversary Faculty Panel
Civil Rights Act 50th Anniversary Faculty Panel

Moderated by Will Jones. Panelists include: Patty Loew, Stephen Kantrowitz, Ben Marquez, Carrie Sperling and Karma Chavez.  This distinguished faculty panel opened a fascinating discussion on the history, evolution and current state of Civil Rights in America. They have agreed to continue sharing their expertise begun during the observation of the Civil Rights Act 50th Anniversary in March 2014.

*See the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act Faculty Panel

 

 

Keynote by Peter Aranda: “The Business Case for Diversity” 

Keynote Speaker Peter Aranda
Keynote Speaker Peter Aranda

Peter Aranda, Executive Director and CEO of The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, a non-profit alliance that includes some of the country’s best business schools, major corporations and sought-after MBA candidates spoke to Diversity Forum participants on Monday afternoon.

*See Peter Aranda’s afternoon keynote
Town Hall on Race, Community & Law Enforcement, Moderated by Interim Vice Provost & Chief Diversity Officer Patrick J. Sims

Town Hall Panel on Race, Community and Law Enforcement
Town Hall Panel on Race, Community and Law Enforcement

Panelists include: Madison Police Chief Mike Koval, University Police Chief Susan Riseling, and Madison Community Leader Dr. Floyd Rose. This Town Hall panel discussion examined contemporary topics in the relationship between law enforcement, the communities they serve and how diversity, education and educational institutions factor into evolving approaches, as well as compare and contrast how national trends are reflected in the Greater Madison Area.

*See the Town Hall on Race, Community and Law Enforcement

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Tuesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day

 Keynote by Major General Marcia Anderson:  “It Is Not Where You Start That Matters – It Is Where You Finish”

Major General Marcia Anderson
Major General Marcia Anderson

Major General Marcia Anderson,  Acting Assistant Chief and Deputy Chief, Army Reserve, has served since 1 October 2011, as the senior advisor to the Chief, Army Reserve on policies and programs for the USAR including force structure, Congressional budget and appropriations process, development of manpower and personnel policies, as well as Department of The Army and Department of Defense Matters.

*See Major General Marcia Anderson’s Veterans Day Keynote