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Leadership Development Institute

CONFERENCE PROGRAM at a Glance

WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 18, 2009
Emerging Issues Forum


Registration - 7:45 am - 8:45 am
Welcome - 8:45 am - 9:00am


Segment 1: Identifying the Issues – 9:00 am – 10:30
am

Segment 2: Exploring the Personal Impact of the Issues on Diversity Leaders - 10:45 am - 12:00pm

Segment 3: Addressing the Issues: World Café - 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Segment 4: From Dialogue to Action - 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm


Leading Lights Award Reception - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

THURSDAY ONLY - November 19, 2009

Diversity Dialogue Series


Registration - 7:45 am - 8:45 am


Dialogue Sessions - 9:00 am - 12:15 pm

"Ask the Diversity Experts" Luncheon - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Dialogue Sessions - 1:45 pm - 5:00 pm

 

THURSDAY-SATURDAY - November 19-21, 2009
Diversity Leadership Institute


Registration (Thursday only) - 7:45am - 8:45am


Workshops (Thursday—Saturday) - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

"Ask the Diversity Experts" Luncheon (Thursday only) - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Workshops Continued (Thursday-Saturday) - 1:30 - 5:00 pm

Dance as a Dimension of Diversity (Friday) - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Leading Lights Award Reception
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm


The Leading Lights Diversity Awards celebrate exemplary leaders in the nonprofit sector whose demonstrated courage, innovation and commitment to diversity light a path to a more inclusive society.

 

“Ask the Diversity Experts” Luncheon
Thursday, November 19, 2009

12:00pm - 1:30pm


Have you ever wanted to just sit down with someone who completely “gets” your industry-specific diversity challenges? Here’s your chance! This luncheon features leading experts in diversity in higher education, K-12 schools, government, health care, mental health and human services, corporate, international NGO’s, and environmental issues. Sign up to have an expert answer your questions and provide invaluable advice on your diversity challenges.

 

Dance as a Dimension of Diversity
Friday, November 20, 2009

5:30pm - 7:30pm


Over the course of human history, dance has been a vital form of cultural expression and celebration. This evening will take you on a world tour through the lens of dance, with performances, presentations and demonstrations that range from Middle Eastern dancing to Caribbean rhythms to traditional African Dance. So bring your dancing shoes and join us!