These conversations will look at relevant facts and values from many points of view – talking civilly and openly to one another. Toward One Wausau will recognize the underlying tensions and tough choices that go along with complex public issues. Its aim – to make the greater Wausau area a safe, welcoming and attractive place for a diverse people
As Wausau and the surrounding communities have become more diverse, people have more opportunities to learn about cultures, lifestyles and views different from their own. At the same time, the community has been exposed to real ethnic and cultural diversity issues. A grassroots effort, called “Toward One Wausau,” was launched last fall. Its aim – […]…
As Wausau and the surrounding communities have become more diverse, people have more opportunities to learn about cultures, lifestyles and views different from their own. At the same time, the community has been exposed to real ethnic and cultural diversity issues. A grassroots effort, called “Toward One Wausau,” was launched last fall. Its aim – […]…
https://youtu.be/z_Qmf_rTbVQ Last fall, the Toward One Wausau project held its kickoff event to gauge initial community feelings on diversity issues. After a detailed concerns gathering and research period last winter by Toward One Wausau committee members (including an online community survey), many community dialogues or “deliberations” were held across the city. Over 200 people participated in […]…
…the discussion was a chance to get out of his comfort zone and see how people feel about certain issues. “When people really got…
WSAW: The community research initiative, “Towards One Wausau,” hosted its final community discussion session Monday to talk about issues of cultural diversity in the…
…and expert research and programming on issues by facilitating conferences, webinars and public dialogues. The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service is a…
Building Trust: Law Enforcement, the Media & You A series of events that bring the national discussion of law enforcement and media coverage home to Wausau. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE! Click here to register, or click the button below. Learn more & Register Shining a Light on Democracy is the fifth event in the […]…
Escalating rhetoric on U.S.-China tariffs has resulted in major ramifications for Wisconsin manufacturing and agriculture. Among the many areas impacted by the tariffs are central Wisconsin’s ginseng, dairy, corn and soybean producers – with millions of dollars in lost revenue. WIPPS is partnering with the UW-Madison Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) on its inaugural […]…
The topic of immigration has stirred passions and debate in our country for decades, especially in the past two years. Central Wisconsin is quite familiar with immigration issues, from the Hmong refugee resettlements of the 1980s to current Hispanic immigrants who provide the backbone of our dairy industry. WIPPS is proud to sponsor this three-part […]…