Building Our Legacy Conference 2019September 30 – October 1
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Monday, September 30 — Day One |
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. |
Registration / Networking
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8:30 - 9:00 a.m. |
Conference Opening
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9:00 - 9:20 a.m. |
Somos Latinas: Voices of Wisconsin Latina Activists
Andrea Teresa Arenas, AuthorHear from Somos Latinas author Andrea-Teresa Arenas as she shares her work of bringing 25 powerful narratives to light. As part of the Somos Latinas Digital History Project, the stories are drawn from the activist interviews they helped conduct which are housed at the Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison, Wisconsin. Hear about collaborative community builders as they work for change as Somos Latinas details the inspirational lives and works of Latinas who have changed their world and history. Learn why sharing our stories is vital to our connection, our community, and our empowerment. |
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
Project Management Essentials: Part 1
Paula Steinhorst
This session covers the fundamentals of project management. Intended for people who have work projects or have heard about project management but are unsure how to leverage it. Join this session to learn how to be more effective with your projects and learn the next steps to deepening your project management skills. |
8 Dimensions of Health: Part 1
Teri HelmkeLearn about how health is not just about your physical well-being. Explore the multiple dimensions of health to better identify indicators of your wellbeing holistically. |
Activity: Somos Latinas
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10:45 - 11:45 a.m. |
Project Management: Part 2
8 Dimensions of Health: Part 2
Activity: Somos Latinas
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11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
Lunch
Community Matters: Building my village
Alejandra Vasquez & Silvia GomezThis session focuses on how to build community, whether you are new to Dane County or born and raised here. How do we build and maintain our community connection, our familia? |
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. |
Navigating the workspace as an underrepresented person - Representation matters
Brian JonesLearn about what it means to be a maximizer of talent and things we do to minimize effectiveness from our teams as we introduce concepts from the book Multipliers by Liz Wiseman. |
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Job Search Skills Peter GrayLearn how to find your next career move and how changes in technology, networking, and the future of work can be leveraged to your advantage. |
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Negotiating your wage Summer Rector & Tania Ibarra, CPA
It’s time to end the pay gap for good. During this workshop you will learn how to negotiate for higher pay and more comprehensive benefits no matter the job or level of seniority. |
Communication, Elevator Speech
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Strengths Finder
Gretchen Rixie & Luz Arroyo
What are your strengths? This session will explore your best attributes and what they mean for mapping out your career. You will take a pre-conference assessment (emailed following registration), then learn the results in session. |
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. |
Aaron Bobrow Strain will introduce his book The Death and Life of Aida Hernandez, a timely look into “detention centers, immigration courts, and the inner lives of Aida and other daring characters.” The Death and Life of Aida Hernandez reveals “the human consequences of militarizing what was once a more forgiving border” and shows us that “the heroes of our current immigration wars are less likely to be perfect paragons of virtue than complex, flawed human beings who deserve justice and empathy all the same."
3:30 - 3:45 p.m. |
Closing Remarks
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3:45 p.m. |
Day Two Conclusion
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