Partnership, DMACC Urban Campus to Host Multicultural Reception on April 13
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (March 25, 2022) – The Greater Des Moines Partnership and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) will host a Multicultural Reception on Wednesday, April 13 at DMACC’s Urban Campus Building 7 at 1144 7th Street in Des Moines. Multicultural Receptions provide opportunities for those in the Greater Des Moines (DSM) community to develop new relationships with others who are passionate about building an inclusive community for the region.
The event will begin with a roundtable discussion from 4 – 5 p.m. where attendees will have the opportunity to discuss a variety of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) topics of importance to their organization and the community. The Reception will begin at 5 p.m. with brief remarks around 5:30, and continue until 6:30.
“DEI is an ongoing journey, and Multicultural Receptions have a track record of bringing people together,” said Dr. Marvin DeJear, Senior Vice President of Talent Development at The Partnership. “We invite leaders and people of all backgrounds to join us to discover more about DMACC’s Urban Campus and its efforts in advancing education in our community.”
DMACC’s Urban Campus is one of the most diverse and multicultural student bodies in the state. DMACC Urban Campus students come from 75 countries around the globe, with more than 95 languages spoken on campus.
“DMACC”s Urban Campus celebrates the power of diversity and continually strives to create a campus that our students consider to be friendly, helpful and inclusive,” said Dr. Anne Howsare Boyens, Provost of DMACC Urban Campus. “We are excited to welcome community members to our campus to have meaningful conversations and learn more about how our faculty and staff help students from many different backgrounds find success.”
Learn more about the event here.
About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 365 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.