The Human Development and Family Science Gertrude Weigum Hinsz Lecture
Series at North Dakota State University is bringing Dr. Stephen Russell to
Fargo-Moorhead to share his life work, stories and resources for local
educators, students, families and anyone that works with youth. Dr.
Russell has dedicated the last 15 years of his research to looking at
issues facing sexual minority youth – youth who are LGBT. He has looked at
the health risks for sexual minority adolescents, including whether an
adolescent’s home life, school and/or faith community lead to risk or
protect against it. Currently, Dr. Russell is conducting research that
focuses on how families, schools and other support systems can aid in the
healthy development of LGBT young people. His research has been integral
in helping advocacy organizations, school districts and state education
departments develop policy that is supportive of a learning environment
that is inclusive and safe for LGBTQ youth.

Reception to follow in the Prairie Rose Room with Dr. Russell.

http://hpr1.com/tech/article/russells_research_glbt_adolescents_at_risk/

Please read the message from Captain Carley, and take the public perception survey, so we can gain a better idea of what changes are needed for equitable representation in the Fargo Fire Dept.

Please pass this survey on to everyone you know.
______________________________________________

The Fargo Fire Department is interested in learning what the community’s perception is of the fire department. We are interested in diversifying our candidate pool and feel that one tool to do so is to deliver the appropriate message to people via an appropriate form of media. A survey has been developed to help us learn about the community and what the community members think of the fire department and a career in the fire service. You will find two ways to access this survey below.

1. Follow this link: Public Perception Survey<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=cibH9w8xnMQcYnUupL39fA_3d_3d>

2. If the link does not work, open a new window then copy and paste this address into the address bar:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=cibH9w8xnMQcYnUupL39fA_3d_3d

The focus of our interest is on the immediate Cass and Clay Counties area and I welcome anyone who would like to forward this link to someone in the Cass and Clay Counties area to do so. Regional input is also helpful but not our primary focus. If you are aware of an interested organization within the eastern North Dakota, northwestern Minnesota, or northeastern South Dakota area that would have input, please forward it to that group also; however, I will not be traveling out of the two county area to pick up paper copies.

If you have any questions, please call me at (218)329-2630 between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. If I do not answer, please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible.

Thank you very much for your time,

Dane Carley
dcarley@cityoffargo.com
(701) 241-8165 ]]> http://www.ndhrc.org/wp-publish/archives/1045/feed 0 http://www.ndhrc.org/wp-publish/archives/1041 http://www.ndhrc.org/wp-publish/archives/1041#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:20:54 +0000 admin http://www.ndhrc.org/wp-publish/?p=1041 Saturday, November 14, 2009
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Dr. James Carlson Library, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo

Please join us for the NDHRC Annual Meeting! Learn about the NDHRC’s current activities, and provide input about what projects and issues you would like the NDHRC to focus on in the future.

Lunch will be provided.

Please RSVP to jessehegland@ndhrc.org

October 24
10am-3pm
Fargo Public Library
102 North 3rd St.
Fargo, ND 58102

Every 10 years, the U.S. Constitution calls for a census count of all persons living in the United States.

Based on census numbers, nearly $400 billion of federal resources are allocated annually to states, communities, and community-based organizations.

Our communities have a lot to gain or lose in the 2010 census. We need to make sure everyone is counted!

At this conference, learn about the key messages and outreach strategies organizations across the country are using to encourage census participation among the hardest-to-count communities.

Learn about special initiatives happening in Fargo-Moorhead and how to become involved in our national effort.

The task force, chaired by Psychology Professor James Antes, was formed in the summer of 2008 in response to bias-related incidents that had occurred on campus during the 2007-2008 academic year. Two of the three vice presidents who formed the task force – Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Greg Weisenstein and Vice President for Finance & Operations Robert Gallager – have since left the university. Daniel Rice, Dean of the College of Education and Human Development, chaired the task force at the conclusion of its work.

“The Special Task Force was appointed almost a year ago by three Vice Presidents. Our charge was to address the improvement of the climate for diversity on campus, to review the way the university responds to incidents of bias, and to consider ways to prevent such incidents. The membership included faculty, staff, and students, broadly representing the university community. It is our hope that the steps we have recommended will make UND an even more welcoming and accepting place for all the members of the university community,” said Rice.

The Final Report includes description of the specific work of the task force, observations on campus climate, findings and recommendations. The task force report emphasizes the importance of diversity as a pre-condition for academic excellence and calls for collaborative work among all members of the UND community in improving conditions on the campus.

UND President Robert Kelley has asked Vice Presidents Boyd, Brekke, and LeBel to include a careful consideration of the task force Final Report in formulating recommendations to the President.

“We are very grateful for the hard work that the task force members put into this process,” said Provost LeBel. “Their efforts emphasize the University’s commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, and I am confident that significant steps will be taken as a result of their work.”

The Vice Presidents have committed to a meeting in August with the people who served on the task force to report on the recommendations made to the President.

The full report can be found at http://www2.und.nodak.edu/our/news/pdf/taskForceFinalReport.pdf

A panel of local experts will comment on their roles and experience related to these issues. A dialogue between the participants and panelists will be encouraged by the moderator in order to answer questions, react to comments and provide possible solutions.

Susan Helgeland, Executive Director of Mental Health America of ND will moderate the panel. Panelists include: Mike Carbonne, Executive Director, ND Homeless Coalition; Brandee Drinken, Dorothy Day House; Becky Elbert, CNS, MeritCare Health System; Jan Eliason, Director, Gladys Ray Shelter; and Diana Hall, VA Mental Health Services; Officer Scott Stenerson, Fargo Police Department; and Sara Wiederhalt, Homeless Outreach Service, Southeast Human Service Center.

The event is free and open to the public.

Free and open to the public!

Activities include: face painting, t-shirt tie-dyeing, local musical talent, youth-friendly games and free picnic food throughout the afternoon.

For more information, please visit www.pepp.org.