News Release

Racism workshop

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Debra Leigh, presenter at the Dec. 3 "Dismantling Racism" workshop.

An "Understanding and Dismantling Racism" workshop will provide individuals, institutions and organizations with strategies for breaking down racism in Central Minnesota.

The workshop is 12:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Alumni Room, Atwood Memorial Center.

The fee is $69.00 per person, which includes refreshments, lunch and workshop materials. Register online.

Presenters are Debra Leigh and James Addington.

Leigh, a professor of dance, is the founder and artistic director of the university's Repertory Dance Theater and the Summer Dance Institute. She leads the Community Anti-Racism Education Initiative (CARE), a leading anti-racism organization on campus and in the community.

Addington is a trainer and consultant with the Minnesota Collaborative Anti-Racism Initiative (MCARI) in St. Paul. He has 30 years’ experience in local community development, leadership training, organizational development and strategic planning.

View a flyer and registration form (PDF) for upcoming workshops.

The workshop is sponsored by CARE, MCARI and the Center for Continuing Studies.

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