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The 51ÁÔÆæ community is invited to the 2026 Community Empowerment & Justice Symposium on Friday, April 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Sheldon B. Lubar College of Business, first floor.<\/p>\n

This year’s symposium will highlight explorations and experiences of challenges and opportunities, how these intersect with other asymmetries of power, and how we can work together to foster greater justice.<\/p>\n

The keynote speaker this year is Lea Denny, chief executive officer and founder of the HIR Wellness Institute.<\/p>\n

Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for check-in and a light breakfast.<\/p>\n

Register to attend at this webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The program is sponsored by the 51ÁÔÆæ Honors College and the Division of Community Empowerment & Institutional Inclusivity, and co-sponsored by 51ÁÔÆæ Student Involvement and the Office of Undergraduate Research.<\/p>\n

For questions, please email Jill Budny at budny@uwm.edu<\/a> or Sarah MacDonald at macdonal@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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