Filmmaker and Master Diversity Trainer Lee Mun Wah to lead the 2016 Alverno Community Conference
October 26, 2016
The Alverno Community Conference, an annual day of learning that provides an opportunity
for the extended Alverno community to share current research around a central theme,
will be held on Friday, November 11, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The event is open
to the public and will explore the theme: Embracing Diversity: A Mindful Approach to Inclusion. Through workshops, discussions, and creative activities, the conference aims to
create a safe and nurturing atmosphere for an authentic dialogue on diversity and
inclusion. Participants can choose from 24 topics - all connected to diversity and
inclusion - during two sessions.
The day will begin with a keynote presentation by Lee Mun Wah, executive director
of Stirfry Seminars & Consulting, a diversity training company that provides educational
tools and workshops on cross-cultural communication and awareness, mindful meditation
and conflict mediation techniques. His presentation, What Stands Between Us, will explore how the community can break down walls created out of fear and truly
make a connection through honesty, curiosity and a willingness to be open to new ideas
and relationships.
Following the keynote presentation, concurrent breakout sessions will take place from
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Some of the topics for breakout
sessions include unlearning racism, the biology of sexual identity, cultivating inclusive
leadership, forgiveness, and Milwaukee's future as a global city.
Participants will also have an opportunity to help create a weaving using strips of
newspaper from around the world. The art project will demonstrate how people of different
backgrounds and cultures can be woven together as one. The drop-in art session is
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information about the 2016 Alverno Community Conference, or to register,
visit http://www.alverno.edu/communityconference/. Additional questions can be directed to 414-382-6087, or email institute@alverno.edu.
Published on October 26, 2016 | Categories: Newsroom migrated press release