The Chippewa Valley’s steadily growing Hispanic/Latinx population has spurred discussion on how best to welcome diverse newcomers into the community and to help them develop their own leadership for the future.
There is general agreement that learning how to understand people who are different is a stepping stone both to establishing bonds now and providing inspiration for future representative leaders. There is also a consensus that education will be a key ingredient in the mix.
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Public invited to attend conference of Latin Americanists at UW-Eau Claire’s Davies Center on Oct. 12-13
The North Central Council of Latin Americanists will meet at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on Oct. 12 and 13.
The group’s annual interdisciplinary conference will be held on the third floor of UW-EC’s Davies Center. Sessions are open to both the campus and the broader Chippewa Valley communities. There is no charge for attendance.