Moraine Park Technical College

38th Annual Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival
2019-10-30 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | UW Oshkosh Fond du Lac Campus, Prairie Theater 400 University Dr., Fond du Lac
The Thomas Edison Black Maria film Film Festival’s 38th Annual Festival tour returns to the UW Oshkosh – FDL campus. The program features a selection of all genres including animation, documentary, experimental, and narrative shorts from the festival’s 2019 touring collection. Films will be shown in the Prairie Theater. Free, public welcome.
https://www.blackmariafilmfestival.org/page.php?content=content-TourSearch

American Indian Heritage Month Begins
2019-11-01

Native American Talking Circles
2019-11-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-20 19:00 - 21:00
Traditional Native American communication is organized in a Circle. A circle has no head. When sitting in a circle, we move with the energy of Mother Earth around Father Sun, in a clock wise motion. In a Talking Circle, we remove the physical barriers between us, so there are no tables. This was the way of the Ancients.
While we call this a Talking Circle, only one person speaks. That person holds a sacred item as a sign of their sacred voice. They may choose to speak or simply hold that sacred item in our presence. When finished the sacred item is passed to the next person. The others in the circle learn to listen until each holds the sacred item.
Topics are as varied as the individual speakers. A teaching may set the focus on a topic for sharing. Each individual is called to share from their Spirit whether or not it is related to a teaching. This is the energy of the sacred item as it guides us to our individual truth.
All are welcome. We only ask that those present carry an open heart and an attitude of respect. Our primary purpose is to recognize and share our sacred connection, our sacred relationship with each other and all Creation.
For more information click here.

Old World Christmas Market
2019-11-29 - 2019-12-01
Sponsored by the History Center Washington County
Washington County Fair Park, West Bend
Enjoy food and crafts from German and
Local Artisans. Market is indoors.

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The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee: Native American from 1890 to the Present - Study Circles Online Conversation
2020-01-27 16:00 - 17:00
The Disproportionality Technical Assistance Network, or “The Network,” is offering a unique opportunity for all participating school staff, equity teams, and partners for continuing our personal and professional racial equity work, with a focus on the American Indian student experience. Join us in a Study Circles Online Conversation and the exploration the book, There There by Tommy Orange. Each online session will use Orange’s book as a foundation for the conversation while exploring the impact of the opportunity gap on our American Indian students in the state of Wisconsin.
The Study Circles Online Conversations help to address racial and ethnic barriers to student achievement and family involvement by engaging school staff, community members and partners in dialogue and problem solving.
Click here for more information.

The Relentless Business of Treaties: How Indigenous Land Became U.S. Property - Study Circles Online Conversation
2020-01-28 16:00 - 17:00

Black History Month Begins
2020-02-01 00:00

WB: Black History Jeopardy with FREE LUNCH
2020-02-11 11:30 - 12:30 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
Black History Month Jeopardy
Tuesday, February 11th from 11:30-12:30pm in Cafe
In celebration of Black History Month, stop by the Commons Cafe and play one of America’s favorite Game Shows … Jeopardy! There will be lots of prizes to win, as well as a Complimentary LUNCH for you!
Free Lunch for Students with an ID and Staff – $1
Sponsored by the West Bend Student Senate and the Diversity Club

Celebrate CommUNITY
2020-02-15 10:30 - 15:00
You are invited to the 13th Annual Celebrate CommUNITY event!
Location: FDL Fairgrounds Expo Center
Saturday, February 15, 2020 10:30am – 3:00pm.
Admission: $5.00, 12 years old and under: FREE
For more information click HERE.

Fond du Lac Celebrate CommUNITY
2020-02-15 11:00 - 15:00
Starting at noon, come enjoy live entertainment, free ethnic food sampling, children’s activities, face painting, a scavenger hunt, and much more family fun.
There will be a silent auction until 2:00 p.m.
Food and beverage concessions available 11:00 am -3:00 pm.
Admission is $5.00. Children 12 and under FREE
Any individuals or groups who are interested in showcasing their diversity, but have not registered for a booth, should email their request to: unitedfordiversity@gmail.com.
View details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/363666164301743/

WB: African Soul International Performance in honor of Black History Month
2020-02-19 11:30 - 12:30 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
African Soul International Performance
Wednesday, February 19th from 11:30am-12:30pm
Cafe Stage
African Soul International, based out of Los Angeles, has touched 100,000 lives by empowering, educating and bringing the joy of African culture, history through their music and dance! Their artistic team consists of professional, master artists from across our country and Africa.
The African Soul International mission is to present and preserve the best of African culture through the dances, songs, rhythms and stories of the African and African-American experience. We are very excited to have the opportunity to bring them to MPTC West Bend in honor of Black History Month.
Sponsored by West Bend Student Senate

Native American Talking Circle
2020-02-21 19:00 - 21:00
Join us the third Friday of the month at 7 pm – February 21, March 20 and April 17
Traditional Native American communication is organized in a Circle. A circle has no head. When sitting in a circle, we move with the energy of Mother Earth around Father Sun, in a clock wise motion. In a Talking Circle, we remove the physical barriers between us, so there are no tables. This was the way of the Ancients.
For more information click here.
LOCATION: FOND DU LAC CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY AND HEALING
74 South Main Street
Suite 301
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone: 920-921-9404
email: info@fcsh.org

The community is invited to celebrate Black History Month
2020-02-29
You are invited to celebrate Black History Month from 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 29 at the Fond du Lac YMCA.
The event will honor famous African Americans who made a difference in the nation, as well as people living in Fond du Lac today who continue to follow in the footsteps of past leaders.
The theme of this year’s event — hosted by Ebony Vision — is African Americans and the vote. Admission is free and food with be served.
A black history display will be available for viewing all month in the main lobby of the Fond du Lac Public Library. A hair coaching session for families who have adopted African American children or have biracial children is also being offered at the library, beginning at noon on Feb. 22.
Those attending the Feb. 29 event are asked to bring a non-perishable item to help support local food pantries.
For more information, visit the website ebonyvisionfdl.org.

Women's History Month Begins
2020-03-01

Irish American Heritage Month Begins
2020-03-01

WB - Laura Colbert Presentation: "A Woman's Perspective" from a Veteran of the Iraq War"
2020-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 | West Bend Campus Room T-101
In honor of Women’s History Month, the West Bend Student Senate and Student Veterans Club presents: “A Woman’s Perspective” from a Veteran of the Iraq War
Laura Colbert, the author of “Sirens: How to Pee Standing Up – an alarming Memoir of Combat and Coming back Home” who served in the Iraq War from May 2003 through July 2004 as a Military Police Officer, will be sharing the story of her tour in Iraq and her struggles coming home.
Tuesday, March 10th from 12:00pm-1:00pm in T101 (WB Auditorium); Live streaming in Fond Du Lac (E-141) and Beaver Dam (K-204)
Complimentary heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served
The presentation is intended for an audience of all ages and is open to Staff, Students and the Public.
Laura will have copies of her book for sale.
For more information, please contact Sandy Botham at sbotham@morainepark.edu

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2020-03-21

Hmong Statewide Speaker Series
2020-03-21 09:00 - 15:00, 2020-04-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2020-04-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2020-04-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-02 09:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-15 18:00 - 21:00
Hmong residents are more than refugees. They are Wisconsinites. They are teachers, police officers, nurses, farmers, university faculty.
That was the message delivered at the Hmong Institute earlier this week in a news conference to announce a slate of events to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Hmong Diaspora. The diaspora — dispersion of people outside their native country — is the result of thousands of Hmong people fleeing genocide following the Vietnam War, which is still fresh in the minds of elders who lived through it.
From March until May, a speaker series will tour the state, dedicated to discussing the Hmong journey to the United States and the impact it has had both on the Hmong community as well as Wisconsin as a whole.
Menasha Public Library, March 21, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Keynote speech from former Minnesota state Sen. Mee Moua on what it was like to be a Hmong refugee.
La Crosse Hmong Community Center, April 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Keynote speech from WHEDA Deputy Director May yer Thao.
Marathon County Historical Society in Wausau, April 18, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Keynote speech by MaiGer Moua, adjunct professor at UW-Stevens Point, about celebrating race relations.
UW-Milwaukee Student Union, April 25, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.: A military veteran panel discussion moderated by Chia Youyee Vang about Hmong soldiers allying with the U.S.
Madison College, Goodman South Campus, May 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Keynote speech by Yang Sao Xiong, assistant professor at UW-Madison, about education.
On May 15 there will be a final celebration banquet at Madison’s Monona Terrace from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. featuring Judge Kristy Yang and including reflections on all of the diaspora stories that have been told.

For further information click HERE.

Fond du Lac Boys and Girls Club Multicultural Fair
2020-03-26 08:00 - 17:00
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Vietnam Veterans Educational Opportunity
2020-03-30 09:00 - 14:00
Vietnam Veterans Association, Chapter 351 of Appleton WI will be on the Fond du Lac campus Monday, March 30th: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the cafeteria. The event will consist of a panel discussion (11:30 am – 12:30 pm) with several Vietnam veterans who will focus on the history, politics, and legacies that were part of the Vietnam experience, as well as their personal recollections, and an interactive 90-foot traveling display of artifacts, equipment, and memorabilia available from 9:00 – 11:30 am, and again 12:30 -2:00 pm.
For more information, please contact Steve Pepper.

Celebrate Diversity Month
2020-04-01

Cinco de Mayo
2020-05-05

Casa Guadalupe Celebration
2020-05-16 08:00 - 17:00
Casa Guadalupe often has community cultural events and fundraisers during the year that bring awareness to our important and impactful literacy programs, while also bringing together our diverse community. Click here to be linked to the web page.

Fiesta Latina
2020-05-16 12:00 - 19:00
Casa Guadalupe Education Center 501c(3) nonprofit, invites the community to our 8th annual Fiesta Latina Fundraiser and Latin American Cultural Celebration!
FREE admission to this community event at Regner Park in West Bend!
All funds raised will help us continue our literacy and education programs for the local Hispanic community, as well as build a scholarship fund for Hispanic high school students in our Dream to Succeed Program!
Click here for more information.
