Iowa’s Mosaic Diversity Conference, October 18

Iowa’s Mosaic Diversity Conference
The Changing Diversity Footprint: From Reflex to Inclusion www.iowamosaic.org
Monday, October 18, 2010
Sheraton Hotel, 1800 50th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

Iowa's Mosaic Diversity Conference is the premier statewide training and networking opportunity for those interested in human diversity. It is sponsored by Friends of Iowa Civil Rights, Inc., an independent non-profit corporation. The 2010 theme is The Changing Diversity Footprint: Moving From Reflex to Inclusion. Iowa’s footprint has changed. Our population is now a rich variety of cultures and backgrounds; people with talents and visions of opportunity and success for themselves and their families. This year’s conference will focus on creating a welcoming state that not only embraces differences in its population but provides opportunities for its people to take their talents and ambitions as far as they want to go while infusing Iowa with economic vitality.

Featured general conference speaker, Michael Sidney Fosberg, will present Incognito. This story of intrigue and mystery unfolds as Fosberg searches for his biological father. As Fosberg shares the story of his history and identity, he takes the audience on their own journey of discovery about themselves and their perceptions of identity and stereotypes.

There will also be the addition of the Eagle Summit: Dialog for Leaders to this year’s Conference. This stimulating, thought-provoking program is specifically designed for leaders in government, business and diversity. The Eagle Summit agenda will feature speakers, Julius Pryor III, and Dr. Edward Hubbard, an award presentation, and round table discussion designed to identify collaborative actions we can take to make Iowa a welcoming place of opportunity.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION - Register online at www.iowamosaic.org.

• Register by this Sunday, October 10 for the early bird discount.
• Eagle Summit early bird registration - $150.00/person. (Registration will include access to general conference activities following the Eagle Summit). This session is reserved for business and government leaders, and diversity professionals.
• General Conference early bird registration fee - $100.00/person
• College and high school students’ registration fee - $35.00/person. A limited number of scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis. Please email your request to shirley@avinsandinc.com.

Questions can be directed to Alice Vinsand at (515) 225-1051.