Cultural Diversity, Diversity Conferences
 

News - August 2010
Enewsletter
Rochester General Health System Joins WDN
VA Medical Center Recognized as Diversity Leader
Phylicia Rashad is Keynote at SUNY Brockport Diversity Conference 9/16
There are benefits to membership! Consulting and training available for Leadership & Premier Members
Advancing Structural Equality is August 26
Expert Forum: Creating Cultural Transformation through Small Acts of Inclusion By Bill Guillory
Expert Forum: What Shall We Weave With These Two Strings? By Joe Gerstandt
Expert Forum: Bias Spotter Partnerships By Sondra Thiederman
News - July 29, 2010
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Workforce Diversity Network Launches New Expert Forum
News - June 2010
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Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center Joins Workforce Diversity Network
Beyond Recordings: From Fear to Hope Workshop July 15
WDN Member a Finalist for Prestigious “W” Award
YMCA of Greater Rochester Announces Enhancement of Diversity Scholarship Winners
Article: Stories from Holocaust Survivors
By Terry Howard
News - April 2010
Enewsletter
Follow the Workforce Diversity Network on Facebook
Free Webinar April 29: Practical Steps for Defeating Bias in the Workplace
Anne M. Kress Inaugurated MCC’s 5th President
MCC General Counsel Receives Daily Record Award
Students Play Role of Ambassadors in NYC
Bookshelf Review: Is It Bias? Making Diversity Work
Article: A few thoughts about diversity training… By Joe Gerstandt
News - March 2010
Enewsletter
Follow the Workforce Diversity Network on Facebook
Call for Proposals: The College at Brockport’s Tenth Annual Diversity Conference
Community Workshop - Making Connections: Fostering Dialogue around Race is March 31
Community Workshop - Making Connections: Fostering Dialogue around Race is March 31
B’nai B’rith Selects Procter & Gamble for 2010 Distinguished Achievement Award
Article: White House Chief of Staff Provides Teachable Moment for Inclusive Communications
By Tim O’Brien, APR
Article: A New Era of Diversity: From Compliance to Business Impact
By Mary Ann Downey
Article: My interview with '60 Minutes'
By Terry Howard
Article: The Evolution of Diversity: From 'The Right Thing' to Business Strategy
By Anne Lindberg
News - January 2010
Enewsletter
BMW Joins Workforce Diversity Network
USO (United Service Organizations) Joins Workforce Diversity Network
David Garrow, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Speaks at Nazareth MLK Celebration on Jan. 18
Expressions of King’s Legacy – A Weeklong Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. -- January 25 - 29, 2010
Kevin McDonald Appointed Chief Diversity Officer at RIT
Elsie Y. Cross Dies – An Influential Leader in Organizational Development and Diversity Training
Article: Pitching Diversity
By Bruce A. Jacobs
Article:Managing Diversity for Success
By Elizabeth K. McArthur
Article: Stereotypes will Mess You Up!
By Joe Gerstandt
Article: The Different Faces of Diversity: The Professional Principles of Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce
By Sharon Douglas
 
News - October 2009
Enewsletter
Free Workshop October 23: Disability IS Diversity: Tapping into the Talents of New Yorkers with Disabilities
Judge Makes Case for Teaching at MCC - Students Benefit from her Extensive Experience in Supreme Court
Deepening Relationships around Race Workshop is December 3
Save the Date: NCBI Leadership Development and Empowerment Series
Article: Talent Management
By William A Guillory, Ph.D.
Article: Simma’s Seven Step Solution for Successful Inclusive Leadership
By Simma Lieberman
News - September 2009
Enewsletter
YMCA  Named a 2009 AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50
Alfredo Gonzales Joins Lifetime Care as Diversity & Inclusion Manager
Free Webinar on Diversity & Inclusion September 17
Community Workshop - Making Connections: Fostering Dialogue around Race is September 30
Workshop on Welcoming Diversity/Dismantling Prejudice -- October 8
Diversity Summit and Awards Luncheon &  AIMD 25th Anniversary Celebration is October 15
MCC Receives $50,000 Grant to Assist Latino Students
A Summit of Sisters: Representation, Resistance & Resilience of/by Black Women in America is  October 21
Llano Named VP of Northern NY for the National Society of Hispanic MBAs New York Chapter
21st Annual Employer Recognition Awards Breakfast is October 1
Rodriguez Promoted to Manager, Diversity and Inclusion at Excellus
Save the Date: NCBI Leadership Development and Empowerment Series
Article: Publisher’s Perspective:  Isn’t it time to stop using the term “minority” to describe all  individuals, racial and ethnic groups who are not White? By Barry Cross, Jr.,  
News - August 2009
Enewsletter
Conference: A Time For Healing, Educating, And Rebuilding.
Exploring the Socio-cultural Trauma and Stigma of the Urban Community
Alfredo Gonzales Joins Lifetime Care as Diversity & Inclusion Manager
Univ. of Penn Launches PhD Prep Program for Black Males
2009 Ohio Diversity Latino Talent & Leadership Conference is September 16, Columbus, Ohio
September 17 - College at Brockport to Host 9th Annual Diversity Conference “Sharing the Dream” - Keynote Speaker: John Quiñones
EO of Western NY Presents The Four Agreements in the Workplace and Beyond with don Miguel Ruiz - September 18, GEVA Theatre
Conference Celebrating Professional Women of Color: You Can’t Fail Because Your History Says You Can’t - September 18
Article: “The Perfect Diversity Storm” – A Diversity Ambush or Set Up
By Mauricio Velásquez, MBA – President, CEO – The Diversity Training Group
Article: Research Reveals Four Lessons About Diversity and Inclusion
By Kevin Oakes
Article: Crossing Cultures
By Ed Frauenheim
News - July 2009
Enewsletter
July 10 - Full-day Workshop - Welcoming Diversity/Dismantling Prejudice
Call for Presentations: Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity
MCC General Counsel Recognized for Service
Al Sigl Center Announces New Name
The Frederick Douglass Resource Center "Cuts the Ribbon" on New Home
Article: Creating Successful Mentoring Partnerships
By Ann M. Johnston
News - June 2009
Enewsletter
Free Workshop: Make Your Contacts Count: Networking Know-How for Business and Career Success
Three Young Persons Awarded Scholarships from the YMCA of Greater Rochester
B’ani B’rith Announces International Distinguished Achievement Award
Diversity: The Write Stuff– L.A. Book Contest Winners Announced
First Annual Men of Color Summit
Gay and Lesbian Pride Month - LGBT Career Management Resources
Article: Diversity...What it is
By Joe Gerstandt
Article: Diversity...What it isn't
By Joe Gerstandt
Article: Everyday Collaborative Conflict Resolution: A Quick-Study Tutorial
By Susan Woods, Henderson Woods, LLC
News - April 2009
Enewsletter
Harris Beach Selects 2009 Diversity Scholarship Recipients for Third-Year Law School Studies
Thomas Warfield wins RIT Isaac L. Jordan Diversity Award
RIT's Interracial Partners Program Builds Bridges, Forges Friendships
RIT & PricewaterhouseCoopers Sponsor Program with Jefferson High
National Society of Hispanic MBAs hopes to top $1.4 million awarded in 2008 in 2009 Scholarship Program
GAGV Announces New Executive Director
Wegmans lntroduces New, Expanded Multicultural Hair Care
Product Selection
Tools: Global Diversity and Inclusion Benchmarks
By Julie O’Mara and Alan Richter
Article: Creating and Maintaining an Inclusive Workforce
By Steve Hanamura
Article: Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Series Part 4: Intercultural Literacy: Reading Others More Accurately
By Jorge Cherbosque, PhD; Lee Gardenswartz, PhD; Anita Rowe, PhD
News - March 2009
Enewsletter
RIT Diversity Day is April 1 -- Engagement as a Vehicle for Retention
Diversity Journal Describes How Diversity Professionals Can Use New"Social Network Analysis" Tool
Register Now! The Cam Marston Webinar: Mixing, Managing, and Maximizing Four Generations in the Workplace - April 30, May 12, June 11, 2009
Black Women and the Radical Tradition: National Conference
Two Monroe Community College Programs Receive Outstanding Student Affairs Program Awards from the State University of NY
DiversityInc Announces 2009 25 Noteworthy Companies - Eastman Kodak Co. Named to List
Entries Sought for Diversity Essay Contest - Due March 30
Article: Engaging Employees: Pay Attention to Messages You’re Overlooking By Brigid Moynahan
Article: The Paralysis of Political Correctness by Valda Boyd Ford
Share Your Story in the New Video, OUCH! Your Silence Hurts
Article: Emotional Intelligence & Diversity Series Part 3: Affirmative Introspection: Looking Inside for a Pat on the Back and a Kick in the Pants
News - February 2009
Enewsletter
Welcome! LDA Life and Learning Services Joins Workforce Diversity Network
WDN Member, Dr. Arlette Miller Smith's Poem Featured in Go, Tell Michelle, Wisdom For The Future First Lady
Cultural Issues in a Global Age Residency - February 14
Save the Date! May 14 - Historical Voices Lecture with Garth Fagan: The Arts and Citizen Diplomacy
MCC celebrates Black History Month with “African-American Theatre: An Academic Workshop” - February 24
23rd Annual ATHENA Award Presented to Carestream Health CEO
Article: Emotional Intelligence & Diversity Series Part 2: Affirmative Introspection: Looking Inside for a Pat on the Back and a Kick in the Pants
News - January 2009
Enewsletter
RIT Receives Grant to Study Recruitment, Retention and Advancement of Female Faculty in ‘STEM’ Programs
27th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration at Rochester Institute of Technology
YMCA of Greater Rochester Offering Enhancement of Diversity Scholarship
Free Film Screening - A MLK Commemorative Event: Brother Outsider: The Bayard Rustin Story
Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School Announces January / February 2009 Events Schedule
Article: Emotional Intelligence and Diversity: A Transformational Process for Professional Success and Personal Effectiveness
MCC General Counsel Named Athena Finalist - Awards are Jan. 22
News - December 2008
Enewsletter
2009 HR Executive of the Year Nominations Sought
27th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration at Rochester Institute of Technology
Association of Diversity Councils Announces First Annual Diversity Council Honors Award™
Free Film Screening - A MLK Commemorative Event: Brother Outsider: The Bayard Rustin Story
Article: Doing Diversity In Tough Economic Times 5 Ways to Keep Your Diversity Initiative Alive, By William (Bill) Shackelford
2009 WDN Council Meeting Dates Announced
News - November 2008
Enewsletter
Ford Foundation Offers Diversity Fellowships
Bausch & Lomb's Commitment to Diversity Earns National Recognition
Bausch & Lomb CEO and Executives Featured in National Publications
Excellus BCBS Earns Kudos for its Diversity Effortsgister Now for SHRM Diversity Conference & Exposition
Colgate Rochester Crozer Presents Community Conversation on Race
Take Advantage of Rochester Area Employment Network Resources
Article: Doing Diversity In Tough Economic Times 5 Ways to Keep Your Diversity Initiative Alive, By William (Bill) Shackelford
2009 WDN Council Meeting Dates Announced
News - October 2008
Enewsletter
AARP Announces Best Employers for Workers Over 50 ˆ YMCA of Greater Rochester Ranks # 4 Nationwide!
Bausch & Lomb's Commitment to Diversity Earns National Recognition
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP Sharply Expands its Law School Diversity Scholarship Program
Call for ATHENA Nominations - Deadline for entries: Oct. 22
Register Now for SHRM Diversity Conference & Exposition
Rochester Black Business Association Presents"Growing to the Next Level" 2008 Annual Luncheon and Trade Show October 31
Re-Inventing Your Life: A Blueprint for Your Future
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 20th Annual Employer Recognition Awards Breakfast October 8, 2008
The Arts and Diplomacy: An American in Pyongyang
News - September 2008
Enewsletter
Five WDN Members Recognized by Human Rights Campaign
University at Buffalo Intercultural & Diversity Center to Host Diversity Conference / November 8, 2008
James M. Stewart Named Planned Parenthood President and CEO for Rochester/Syracuse Region
NCBI Rochester Offers Two Half-day Community Workshops / September 18 and October 1
Register Now for SHRM Diversity Conference & Exposition
Article: What Kind of Diversity Training Really Works? By Gregg Ward
Why Sensitivity Training Is Insensitive and Patronizing
By Simma Lieberman
 
News - August 2008
Enewsletter
Welcome New Member! QED Technologies
Register Now for SHRM Diversity Conference & Exposition
The YMCA of Greater Rochester is featured in the book Encore: Finding Work that Matters in the Second Half of Life
Reminder: Register for 2009 Best Companies to Work for in New York
Article: What Kind of Diversity Training Really Works? By Gregg Ward
Why Sensitivity Training Is Insensitive and Patronizing
By Simma Lieberman
 
News - July 2008
Enewsletter
Three WDN Members - Kodak, Verizon and Xerox - Named to Black Enterprise Magazine's 2008 40 Best Companies for Diversity
WDN Executive Director, Mike Streeter is Panelist at National Conference on Race and Ethnicity
Nazareth College Partners with National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Monroe County Bar Assn Welcomes Brown as 113th President
Review: Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts: New Interactive Workshop by Leslie Aguilar
Article: Obama, the Instability of Color Lines, and the Promise of a Postethnic Future By David A. Hollinger
Article: The Imbalance of Life/Work Balance By Simma Lieberman
YMCA of Greater Rochester Awards Diversity Scholarship
Teen Wins Writing Contest with a Story Celebrating Differences
Reminder: Register for 2009 Best Companies to Work for in New York
News - June 2008
Enewsletter
The Importance of Diversity in 2008 and Beyond
Bausch & Lomb VP Named to Hispanic Business Magazine’s “Elite Women” List
Writing Challenge Gives Teens Chance to Publish Books and Earn Scholarships
Diversity Initiative Addresses Critical Shortage of Corporate Tax Professionals
Gay Alliance Hopes that New York will Follow California's Lead
Article:Fake It Till You Make It: The Practical Bias Solution By Sondra Thierderman, PhD
Register for 2009 Best Companies to Work for in New York
Events
News - May 2008
Enewsletter
Second Time in Three Years Verizon Ranked No. 1 on DiversityInc List of Top 50 Companies for Diversity

DiversityInc Announces Top 50 Companies for Diversity

H. Todd Bullard to Receive University of Buffalo Law School Students of Color Distinguished Alumni Award
New Career Opportunities Posted
The YMCA was cited for offering domestic partner benefits
Across Borders Rochester Launches Second Year at MAG
MediaTec Publishing Announces Launch of Diversity Executive
Article: Thinking About Diversity of Thought By Susan Woods
Article: Study Points to a Need for Better Diversity Training By Lindsay Edmonds Wickman
Tools: Discovering Diversity Profile By Bob Peter
News - April 2008
Enewsletter

Black Jewish Relations: Honoring our Past, Shaping our Future - B’nai B’rith International, Alpha Epsilon Pi, and Kappa Alpha Psi Embark on New Partnership Between Jewish and Black Fraternities

Rochester Institute of Technology Diversity Day 2008

Dr. Arlette Miller Smith is Honored with 2008 Harriet Tubman Humanitarian Achievement Award
New Career Opportunities Posted
National Association for Female Executives Names Xerox Among Top Companies for Women
Training Program Review: The Leadership Secret of Gregory Goose By Mike Streeter
Stephen M.R. Covey to Speak on Trust: The Heart of Leadership
News - March 2008
Enewsletter
U.S. Secretary of Labor Calls for New Freedom Initiative Award Nominations

YMCA of Greater Rochester Honored with 2007 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award

B’nai B’rith International to Present Its Highest Honor to Kodak
New Career Opportunities Posted
Bausch & Lomb's Rochester Employee Networks Host Diversity Forum
Bausch & Lomb and the University of Rochester Eye Institute Provide Free Glaucoma Screenings
Training Program Review: The Leadership Secret of Gregory Goose By Mike Streeter
Stephen M.R. Covey to Speak on Trust: The Heart of Leadership
The Leadership Secret of Gregory Goose™ Workshop, By Judith Glaser
 
News - February 2008
Enewsletter
AIDS Community Health Center Joins WDN

Aetna and Magic Johnson Enterprises 'Team up for a Healthy Tomorrow'

Community Leadership Programs - Winter 2008
New Career Opportunities Posted
Article: So You Want to Set Up a Diversity Council? By Gregg Ward, CMC
Article: Bridging Age Gaps in the Workplace:Beyond Stereotypes to StrategiesBy Simma Lieberman and Kate Berardo
Article: Improving Relationships among Culturally-Diverse Staff
By Sondra Thiederman
News - January 2008
Enewsletter
YMCAs Featured In Princeton Review Book,"Best Entry-Level Jobs: 2008 Edition"
Harris Beach Selects Diversity Scholarship Recipients for Third-Year Law School Studies
Article: The Business of Diversity, By Kendal Tyre
Article: Forging Shared “Kinship Groups”: How to Defeat Bias in Your Workplace, By Sondra Thiederman, Ph.D.
SpeakOut Successful GLBT Educator Training Offered
News - December 2007
Enewsletter
Aetna Recognized By National Committee For Quality Assurance For Program To Reduce Health Care Disparities
Kodak Recognized & Participates in Diversity Best Practices Summit
SpeakOut Successful GLBT Educator Training Offered
Kodak Names John Bryant Recipient of CEO Diversity Award
Bausch & Lomb Named a Champion of Diversity by The National Organization For Diversity In Sales & Marketing
 
News - October 2007
Two Latino Magazines Name Xerox Among Best In Diversity
Harris Beach Launches Diversity Scholarships
YMCA Recognized by AARP as Top Company for Workers Over 50
Aetna Announces Members Of Racial And Ethnic Equality External Advisory Committee
Managing Partner of Harter, Secrest & Emery, Given 2007 Champion of Diversity Award from Rochester Black Bar Association
Woman2Woman Leadership Program Accepting Applications
 
News - September
Welcome New Member: Coordinated Care Services Inc.
Bausch & Lomb Honored by Hispanic Business and LATINA Style
for Diversity Initiatives
Article: Rejuvenating Diversity in the Hopes of Preparing for Tomorrow
Article: Don’t Become a Statistic:  Take a Vacation
Bookshelf: International Diversity & Inclusion Lexicon: 700 Ideas and Concepts Everyone Should Know Diversity
News - July 2007
Harris Beach Launches Diversity Compliance Counseling Service To Help Organizations Meet New York State's MWBE Requirements
United Way Leadership Development Program Now Accepting Applications
Workplace HR & Safety Announces 2007 Future HR Leader Award Honorees - WDN's Fernan Cepero Honored
Bookshelf: International Diversity & Inclusion Lexicon
By Diversity Journal
Ten Organizations Win First-Ever Award for Employing Workers Over 50 in Public Interest Jobs - WDN Member YMCA Honored
Exhibitor Opportunities Available for Frederick Douglass Underground Railroad Conference
News - May 2007
ESSENCE Magazine Names Aetna To List Of 25 Great Places To Work For Black Women
Article: Dead Metaphors and Counterfeit Conversations -by David Robinson
Online Registration Now Available for Frederick Douglass International Underground Railroad Conference
 
News - April 2007
The Harris Beach Commitment to Diversity
H. Todd Bullard Joins Harris Beach
Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon Announced as Keynote Speaker for Frederick Douglass Underground Railroad Conference
Top 50 Corporations for Multicultural Business Opportunities
Bausch & Lomb Names Efrain Rivera Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Succeeding Stephen C. McCluski Who Will Retire

Bausch & Lomb Presents 3rd Annual Supplier Diversity Recognition Awards

Xerox Wins Accolades
Article: Jump-Starting Your Law Firm’s Diversity Program, By Mauricio Velásquez
Xerox Corporation Names Ursula M. Burns President
News - March 2007
Juan Williams, Award-winning Journalist, to Deliver Opening Keynote Address at Frederick Douglass Underground Railroad Conference
Expanded Book List Posted
Encourage Students to Enter Freedom Heroes Book Contest
Learn to Row and Meet Members of the Cross Currents Minority Row Club -- Minorities of All Ages Invited -- Free Indoor Rowing Class
Articles
News - February 2007
Online registration for SUNY Brockport's 7th Annual Cultural Diversity Conference is now open
Nixon Peabody Named A “ Best Place to Work” by FORTUNE Magazine
RIT Issues Call for Proposals for Expressions of Diversity Conference: Ethical and Honorable Behavior, April 23-27, 2007
Portia James Promoted to Director of Diversity and Leadership Programs for Wegmans Food Markets
Wegmans Celebrates 10 Years on FORTUNE Magazine's List of '100 Best Companies to Work For'
Carrie Mae Weems Holds Exhibition at Hartnett Gallery
CEO's Who Get It: A Book about Real Leadership Commitment - What do these CEO's Get?
News - September 2006
Bausch & Lomb's Prolific Patent Holder Reaches Milestone
B&L Honored for Professional Diversity Efforts
Harter Secrest & Emery Partners Expands Presence in "Best of the US."
Seventeen Magazine Ranks the YMCA 10th in Annual 10 Best Companies for Teens for 2006
News - August 2006
Council on International Educational Exchange
The Athenaeum Hotel at Chautauqua Institution Welcomes The Workforce Diversity Network
Latin American Coalition Wins Xerox Office Makeover
News - July 2006
Welcome New Member: Medco Health Solutions
Diversity 2006 Conference Proceedings
Kodak Named to Black Enterprise Magazine 40 Best Companies for Diversity
New Articles
Black Enterprise Magazine Names Xerox among "40 Best Companies for Diversity
SHRM 2007 Annual Conference Call for Presentations
Harter, Secrest & Emery's Lois Smith Named Paralegal of the Year by the Paralegal Association of Rochester
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP Announces Paralegal Promotion
Special Offer for WDN Members: The Athenaeum Hotel at Chautauqua offers special group rates to WDN members
News - June 2006
Siemens Aligns with the Association of Diversity Councils
 
News - April 2006
University of Rochester Targets Diversity Plans for Faculty
Bausch & Lomb Presents 2nd Annual Supplier Diversity Recognition Awards
Harter, Secrest & Emery Presents $25,000 Check To Catholic Health System's Continuing Care Foundation
 
News - March 2006
Welcome New Member
Diversity 2006 Conference Keynote Previews
Aetna a Top 50 Company
Aetna Continues Relationship with the National Dental Association to Eliminate Disparities In Dental Health
Rochester Indian-Americans Form Historic Group for Leadership Training
Simone honored nationally for leadership, diversity and community involvement
RIT Presents Expressions of Diversity Week
Xerox Workplace Ranks Among 'Top 30' For Executive Women
 
 

 



Building bridges of understanding and common interest among members

 

Diversity and inclusion are essential to Kodak's digital transformation. Our global business strategy compels us to explore and understand the vibrant tapestry of all our customers, markets, employees, and suppliers. At Kodak, everyone counts and their insights help us create products and services that delight our customers.

At Kodak, we've found that diversity of thought fuels innovation and teamwork. We continue to join with the Workforce Diversity Network to help identify and share best practices in diversity and inclusion. We will continue upon our journey of diversity and inclusion to help unearth the great ideas that enable us to better serve our customers, communities, and cultures worldwide.

Antonio M. Perez
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Eastman Kodak Company

 

 

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