Upcoming Events
Employees pursuing the Employee Professional Development Cultural Competence Certificate are eligible to receive up to 10 points for participating in any of these events.
Employees pursuing the Employee Professional Development Cultural Competence Certificate are eligible to receive up to 10 points for participating in any of these events.
Widening The Circle of Belonging
Join us on August 14, 2023, as we come together to expand our sense of belonging and create a warm and inclusive community at "Widening The Circle of Belonging."
Monday, August 14, 2023 - From 05:30-06:30 PM
Chemeketa Community College, Eola Campus
215 Doaks Ferry Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304
Tickets are available for purchase here
We envision a community where everyone experiences belonging, and we believe that we all can share in the responsibility to build a better Salem where people from every background and perspective can have a seat at the table.
During this event, we will hear from Ben McBride, the co-founder of the Empower Initiative, a capacity building firm devoted to empowering organizations and communities to foster belonging. Previously he served as director of PICO California, the state’s largest faith-based community organizing network. McBride was featured in the Sundance Film Festival award-winner The Force, and in 2020 the Center for American Progress listed him as one of the top faith leaders to watch.
Appetizers and Drinks will be served.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by August 4, 2023 to Chemeketa's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at diversity@chemeketa.edu or 503.365.4730.
Ben McBride
Rev. Ben McBride is an internationally recognized peacemaker, faith leader, activist, and sought- after speaker who has spoken to large audiences in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. McBride is the co-founder of the Empower Initiative, a capacity building firm devoted to empowering organizations and communities to foster belonging. Previously he served as director of PICO California, the state’s largest faith-based community organizing network. McBride was featured in the Sundance Film Festival award- winner The Force, and in 2020 the Center for American Progress listed him as one of the top faith leaders to watch. Ben lives in Oakland, California, with his wife, Gynelle, and their three daughters.
Connect with Ben at benmcbride.com
Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution. If you would like to request a disability related accommodation for this event please call Accessibility Services at 503.399.5192. Please know that we will make every effort to meet accommodation requests. However, requests received less than 2-weeks in advance may not be fulfilled.