2011 Diversity Day Celebrations Coming Soon

Plans are being made for Diversity Day celebrations that are held annually around the Agency. Participation is voluntary, but these events are a great way to get to know your co-workers and a wonderful, informal learning opportunity.

Region 1
March 18, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Carroll Office
Staff members dined on corned beef to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and viewed displays of “Hobbies of the Heart(land)” to learn more about what their colleagues do during their “down” time.

Region 2
March 18, noon-1:30 p.m., Guthrie Center Office
Staff members celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a potluck and listed to a presentation from staff member Summer Boes on the topic of foster care.

Regions 3 & 4
Plans will be shared soon

Regions 5, 6 & 7
April 8, Ames Office
Staff members will participate in a lunch & learn during which time they will watch a video about Kunawan Refugees.

Regions 8, 9, 10, 13 & 15 & Johnston REC & Administration Center staff
April 20 (Correction from original date that was published), 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Johnston REC, Conference Rooms 3 & 4
Staff members will dine on a potluck in which ethnic dishes are encouraged. A cultural competence documentary (title to be announced) will be viewed and discussed after the potluck.

Region 11
April 8, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Indianola Office
Diversity Day will include a “Foods from Other Cultures” potluck luncheon. Outside of participating in events at the office, staff can sign up to volunteer for the Warren County Habitat for Humanity, attend a cultural event or read a book from our selected book list. Participants can share their experiences during the Diversity Day luncheon. We will display our participation on an electronic survey graph and compare it to last year to see if we have increased participation in cultural and diverse experiences.

Region 12
March 22, 3:00 p.m., Location TBA
Staff members will watch the documentary Temple Grandin about how a young autistic woman succeeds against all odds.

Region 14
April 29, 12:00-1:30 p.m., Newton Office
Staff members will listen to guest speaker Marissa Schletzbaum, a 16-year-old student with Down syndrome, who will share information about her disability and supports that have helped her be successful. A potluck lunch will follow.