Moraine Park Technical College

Diversity Club Safe Talk - Student Panel
2020-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Students share their perspectives on what diversity means at MPTC.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97134905759
Meeting ID: 954 8243 6724
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Unity the Band
2020-10-02 16:00 - 22:00
Don’t miss this THELMA favorite! Unity the Band is an award-winning original roots reggae group based in Wisconsin. They have been nominated for 2018-2019 Artist of the Year and 2019 World/Reggae/Ska/Latin and are the 2018 WAMI winner for World/Reggae/Ska/Latin. Their intense touring schedule of varied venues around the Midwest has honed an interactive outdoor stage show with positive party vibes and the knack for drawing club crowds into the irie groove.
They treat fans to original music blending with influences of roots, rock, blues, funk, and reggae into their own unique sound. Fronted with island-smooth energetic confidence by Kai “Pita” Katobalavu on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, the band’s talents include the smooth bass lines of Tim Perkins, Anthony Robert Bessen laid-back guitar riffs and vocals, the cool intensity of Logan Pier on keyboards, and innovative steady ease of Kelvin Ayres behind the drum set.

Virtual Wisconsin Latinx History Sharing
2020-10-06 19:00 - 20:00
The Chicanx & Latinx Studies Program is coordinating with Somos Latinas co-author, Dr. Tess Arenas, for this event. The event will entail sharing about the oral histories of Latinx womxn in Wisconsin.
https://today.wisc.edu/events/view/152346

Decolonization and Indigenization of Agriculture: The Foundation of Building a Resilient Regenerative System
2020-10-06 19:00 - 20:30
Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin is the owner-founder of Regeneration Farms LLC, and founder and president of the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance. This talk will focus on regenerative poultry as a foundation of laying out the strategic, methodological application of a decolonizing and indigenization process for an industry sector.
Free. Register by October 2: forms.gle/s15eyFDUwVsruBan6.

Preserving the Wisdom of the Land and Traditional Food Systems through Education
2020-10-13 19:00 - 20:30
Elena Terry is the founder and executive chef of Wild Bearies, and the food and culinary program coordinator for the Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance. She is a member of the Hočąk (Ho-Chunk) Nation.
Free. Register by October 9: forms.gle/s15eyFDUwVsruBan6.

FDL: Japanese Kanji Art
2020-10-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Japanese kanji – one of the hottest trends in the art world! Request your name or favorite word and it is painted in Japanese right before your eyes. Free for students. First come, first served.

Increasing International Connections for Knowledge Mobilization
2020-10-15 15:00 - 16:00
Campus Compact’s National Webinar series returns for 2020-2021 with more to support and inspire you. Topics touch on issues of relevance to faculty, staff, students, and their partners in education and community building. Be sure to tune to each session for information, tools, and resources to help you in your work.
https://compact.org/event/increasing-international-connections-for-knowledge-mobilization/

Diversity Forum 2020
2020-10-27 08:00 - 16:00
The 2020 Diversity Forum will feature a keynote address by Robin DiAngelo, PhD, author of the widely acclaimed bestseller “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism.”
https://today.wisc.edu/events/view/148839

The African American Land Ethic
2020-10-27 19:00 - 20:30
Lillian “Ebonie” Alexander is the executive director of the Black Family Land Trust. The BFLT defines the African American Land Ethic as blending the concepts of phenomenology, Leopold’s land ethic, and cultural competence to describe African Americans’ historical relationship with the land and how that relationship dictates the value placed on land ownership in the United States, particularly in the rural south.
Free. Register by October 23: forms.gle/s15eyFDUwVsruBan6.

WB: Make n Take: Dream Catcher in honor of Native American Heritage Month
2020-11-04 11:00 - 13:00 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
Wednesday, November 4th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (or while supplies last) in Commons Area
The word in most Native American languages for Dream Catcher is the same word used for “spider” (hence the web-like base of the ever-popular dream catcher). Students create their own dream catcher, which is said to protect their creator from nightmares.
Stop by the Commons and honor the Native American culture by making your own Dream Catcher!
Sponsored by the West Bend Senate

The Arc of Citizenship Bends Toward Justice When We Work Alongside Communities
2020-12-10 15:00 - 16:00
Campus Compact’s National Webinar series returns for 2020-2021 with more to support and inspire you. Topics touch on issues of relevance to faculty, staff, students, and their partners in education and community building. Be sure to tune to each session for information, tools, and resources to help you in your work.
https://compact.org/event/the-arc-of-citizenship-bends-toward-justice-when-we-work-alongside-communities/

Honoring Ways of Knowing for Biocultural Restoration and Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
2021-01-14 15:00 - 16:00
Campus Compact’s National Webinar series returns for 2020-2021 with more to support and inspire you. Topics touch on issues of relevance to faculty, staff, students, and their partners in education and community building. Be sure to tune to each session for information, tools, and resources to help you in your work.
https://compact.org/event/honoring-ways-of-knowing-for-biocultural-restoration-and-resilience-in-the-face-of-climate-change/

Avoiding Microaggressions within Service Learning and Community Engaged Learning
2021-02-11 15:00 - 16:00
Campus Compact’s National Webinar series returns for 2020-2021 with more to support and inspire you. Topics touch on issues of relevance to faculty, staff, students, and their partners in education and community building. Be sure to tune to each session for information, tools, and resources to help you in your work.
https://compact.org/event/avoiding-microaggressions-within-service-learning-and-community-engaged-learning/

BD: Make and Take: Beaded Bracelets & Keychains
2021-03-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Beaver Dam Campus, Commons Area
Join the Diversity Department as we piece together goals and dreams though beading. Create a bracelet or a key chain in celebration of elevating women everywhere.
Sponsored by the Diversity Department.

FDL: Make and Take: Beaded Bracelets & Keychains Copy
2021-03-30 11:00 - 12:30
Join the Diversity Department as we piece together goals and dreams though beading. Create a bracelet or a key chain in celebration of elevating women everywhere.

WB: Make and Take: Beaded Bracelets & Keychains
2021-03-31 11:00 - 12:30 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
In Honor of Women’s History Month, come join the Diversity Department as they piece together goals and dreams through beading. Create a bracelet or a key chain in celebration of elevating women everywhere.
Sponsored by Diversity Relations

Virtual Presentation: Alicia Garza - Co-founder of The Black Lives Matter Global Network, Author, & Principal at Black Futures Lab
2021-04-07 19:00 - 20:15 | Virtual
Alicia believes that Black communities deserve what all communities deserve — to be powerful in every aspect of their lives. An author, political strategist, organizer, and cheeseburger enthusiast, Alicia founded the Black Futures Lab to make Black communities powerful in politics. She is the co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, serves as the Strategy & Partnerships Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and is a co-founder of Supermajority, a new home for women’s activism. Alicia has become a powerful voice in the media and frequently contributes thoughtful opinion pieces and expert commentary on politics, race and more to outlets such as MSNBC and The New York Times. She has received numerous accolades and recognitions, including being on the cover of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World issue and being named to Bloomberg’s 50 and Politico’s 50 lists. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart (One World Penguin Random House), and she warns you — hashtags don’t start movements. People do.
EVENT LINK: HTTP://BIT.LY/ALICIAGARZAATUWO

WB: Bias/Stereotyping Lunch 'n Learn
2021-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | West Bend Campus, Room T-101, 2151 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
The Student Senate would like to have an open conversation about the topic of Bias/Stereotyping: what we can learn about it and how it has an effect in today’s world.
A light lunch will be served, as we sit down, talk openly and positively about becoming better informed on this important topic.
Sponsored by the West Bend Student Senate

WB: Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Lunch
2021-09-29 11:30 - 13:00 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
Stop down to the Cafe/Commons and help us kickoff Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebratory lunch! Diversity and Inclusion will have a fun contest to help you learn more about the Hispanic Culture!
Free for Students with an ID ; Staff – $1
Sponsored by the West Bend Student Senate & Diversity and Inclusion

Free Thanksgiving Meal from Holy Family Catholic Community
2021-11-24 12:00 - 16:00
Free meals for Thanksgiving from Holy Family Catholic Community. Pick up only 12 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24. Must reserve by November 12. Capped at 400 meals. Call (920) 921-0580 to reserve.

Father Carr's Thanksgiving Meal Drive-thru
2021-11-25 10:30 - 12:00
Receive a free Thanksgiving meal. Advance reservations are required and must be made by November 22. Pick up at Father Carr’s Campus: 1062 N Koeller Dr in Oshkosh. Call 920-231-2378 to register.

West Bend Area Free Thanksgiving Meals
2021-11-25 11:00 - 13:00
St. Mary’s Parish (West Bend) – call to reserve (504) 351-4655
Faith Lutheran (Germantown) – call to reserve (262) 628-1155
St. Michael’s Church (Kewaskum) – call to reserve (262) 388-9710

Free Thanksgiving Meal - Beaver Dam
2021-11-25 11:00 - 15:00
Beaver Dam area: Cantafio’s Buckhorn Steakhouse – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. sit down meal. Call to reserve 920-885-9984.

WB: Black History Month Trivia
2022-02-07 11:30 - 12:30 | West Bend Cafe
Stop down to the Cafe on Monday, to play Black History Month Trivia!
In honor of Black History Month, we’re giving you the opportunity to not only learn more about the Black History but also to win MPTC apparel and gift cards!
Sponsored by Diversity Relations and the Student Senate

WB: "Get the Scoop" Informational Fair with FREE ICE CREAM
2022-08-23 11:00 - 13:00 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
Did you know that over 90% of students who are engaged in activities/clubs etc. throughout their college career are more likely to graduate and more importantly, have a more rewarding college experience?
Be sure to stop by our “Get the Scoop” Informational Fair on Tuesday, August 23rd from 11:00am – 1:00pm in the WB Commons for your chance to ‘Get the Scoop” on the many opportunities and resources that are available at Moraine Park Technical College for your benefit!
And the ICING on the cake…you’ll receive a FREE ICE CREAM cone for stopping by and meeting the many knowledgeable leaders who head up their area!
Sponsored by the West Bend Student Senate

Martin Luther King Jr. Lunch
2023-01-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Cafeteria in FDL, WB, & BD
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, three iconic speeches will be streaming on a loop in the cafeteria on each campus on Thursday, January 26 from 11:30am-1pm. Stop by to eat your lunch, watch, and listen.

Grey Table Talk: Should Black History Month Exist?
2023-01-27 11:30 - 12:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-103, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Open group discussion about a current topic in world news and events. Listen and engage at your own comfort level.
February is widely accepted as Black History Month. We’ll discuss its effectiveness, the precedent it sets, and the consequences of its existence. Come with an open mind for an engaging discussion.

Slave Codes to Black Codes
2023-03-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-103, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Examine how the laws of slavery bled into the laws of post-emancipation, and how they affect the US today.
Attend virtually or in FDL Room A103

Trans Women Are Women
2023-03-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Fond du Lac Campus – Room A112, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936-1940, United States
With guest speaker Benjamin Mier-Cruz, Assistant Professor of Gender & Women’s Studies at UW Madison
Dive into the history of trans women and gain a deeper awareness for what it means to be feminine and to be a trans woman.
Attend virtually or in FDL Room A112

Diversity Mini-Session: Ramadan
2023-03-16 11:30 - 12:00 | Fond du Lac Campus – Room A112, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936-1940, United States
Gain a deeper awareness of Ramadan and what it means to those who observe it.
Attend virtually or in person in FDL Room A112
