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A N N O U N
C I N
G:
The
2007 Statewide Equity
and
Multicultural Conference
At the Kalahari Resort and
Convention
Center in
Wisconsin Dells
November 15 &16, 2007
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Developing Partnerships and Building Coalitions for
Social Justice
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The room
rate will be $79 for two people, which includes water
park passes.
There will
be an additional charge of $10 for each person over two
in the room
Early
registration remains at $95
and we will again
have the
special student rate of $30. Please note
that we have
added a student group rate of $17 for
groups of
five or more.
WEDNESDAY -
Special Pre-conference Workshop on Student
Non-discrimination and Harassment - $50
This
can be sent to:
Clif Morton,
WSHRA Treasurer, E8768 Cut-off Road,
New London,
WI 54961
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Conference HighlightsTHIS
IS ONLY THE BEGINNING! WE WILL HAVE SECTIONALS
THAT WILL SHARE THE LATEST ON:
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Civic
Engagement Curriculum |
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Service -
Learning |
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American
Indian Studies Issues Including Tribal Sovereignty,
Cultural Preservation and Bias in Schools |
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Diversity
Circles |
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Legal Updates
and Research on Discrimination, Harassment and
Bullying |
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Disproportionality |
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Poverty and
Education |
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Equitable
Discipline in Diverse Classrooms |
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How to Teach
About Conflict in the Middle East |
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GLBT Issues |
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The Challenges
of Bilingual Education |
WE WILL ALSO
FEATURE SPECIAL SESSIONS OF INTEREST TO DIVERSITY CLUBS
AND OFFER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
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Call
for Essays and Papers
We
will be creating a new issue of our journal for 2007!
We are seeking papers and essays to be submitted by
October 1, 2007 to be featured in our journal. For
more information please visit our
Essays and
Papers page.
Our Purpose
The purpose of the Wisconsin State Human Relations Association is to support
and promote the development of educational programs in the state of Wisconsin
which recognize and value human diversity. The Association seeks to promote the
concept of cultural pluralism in our schools and in our society, and to
facilitate change in educational institutions in order to foster respect for the
rights of human beings, human dignity and the promotion of human rights.
History
The Wisconsin State Human Relations Association was established in 1981 by
educators in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary institutions. With the
assistance of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the Association
has promoted the concept of multicultural education through conferences,
workshops, a newsletter, and participation in state and national forums on
teacher education and cultural diversity.
Membership
Membership in the Association is open to all persons in the state of
Wisconsin who are interested in promoting the principles of multicultural
education and fostering equal educational opportunities for all students
in grades K-12 and in institutions of higher learning.
WSHRA Executive Council Members
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Ray
Dusseau
President
Wisconsin Lutheran College
8800 W. Bluemound Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414)443-8859 - Office
(262)780-0157 - FAX
E-Mail:
dusseau@wlc.edu
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Marguerite W. Parks
President Elect
Educational Foundations Department
UW Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(920) 424-7210 - Office
(920) 424-0858 - FAX
E-Mail: parks@uwosh.edu
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Kent Koppelman
Past President (*03-*06)
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
Educational Studies, Dept. Chair
220 Morris
LaCrosse, WI 54601
(608)785-8130 - Office
(608)785-8137 - FAX
E-Mail:
koppelma.kent@uwlax.edu
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Clif Morton
Treasurer
E
8768 Cut-off Rd.
New London, WI 54961
(920)982-6908 - Home
E-Mail: clif@athenet.net |
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Jose E Vega
Member-At-Large
College of Education &
Professional Studies
University of
Wisconsin-River Falls
410 S 3rd Street
River Falls, WI 54022
(715)425-3697 - Office
(715)425-0622 - FAX
E-Mail: jose.e.vega@uwrf.edu
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Kris Mickelson
Secretary
Education Department
Edgewood College
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711-1997
(608)663-2374
E-Mail:
kmickelson@edgewood.edu |
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Teri Staloch
Member-At-Large
Newsletter Editor
Interim Director, Masters of Education-Professional Development
269 Morris Hall
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608)785-8146 - Office
(608)785-8137 - FAX
E-Mail:
staloch.teri@uwlax.edu
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Bola Delano-Oriaran
Member-At-Large
Teacher Education Department
St. Norbert College
Boyle Hall 218
100 Grant Street
De Pere, WI 54115-2099
(920)403-3229 - Office
(920)403-4078 - FAX
E-Mail:
bola.delano-oriaran@snc.edu |
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Florence L. Johnson
Co-Vice President for Membership
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Department of Educational Policy and Community
Studies
Enderis Hall, Room 541
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(414)229-6550 - Office
(414)355-4874 - Home
E-Mail: flojo2580@aol.com
Best Contact is Home:
6003 W. Calumet Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414)355-2580 |
Julie Kailin
Co-Vice President for Membership
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Department of Educational Policy and Community
Studies
Enderis Hall, Room 541
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(414)229-623 - Office
(414)940-0847 - Cell
E-Mail:
jkailin@uwm.edu or
julikailin@aol.com |
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LaVerne Jackson-Harvey
Liaison-Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Office of Urban Education
101 W Pleasant Street/Suite 204
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414)227-4359 - Office
(414)227-4462 - FAX
E-Mail:
laverne.jackson-harvey@dpi.state.wi.us
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