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Volume: 2 Number: 3
March, 2009

Diversity Minnesota to Attend
the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity

Stop in and visit Diversity Minnesota on Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 at the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity. We're in booth 195.

From 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Saint Paul RiverCentre - Exhibit Hall A, the National Black MBA Association � Twin Cities Chapter and University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business are hosts for the career fair component of the Multicultural Forum. Representatives from companies will be in attendance to visit with candidates about potential career opportunities with their organizations.

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This Issue:

Diversity Minnesota to Attend the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity
Non-Traditional Occupations For Women - Cracking the Glass Ceiling at Corporations
Sponsor Spotlight - Vascular Solutions
Sponsorships on Diversity Minnesota

Local Events:

Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity - March 4th
Leading Courageously Through Tough Times - 10th
Diversity Discussion Group - March 13th
Beyond the Color of Fear - March 26th
Association of Multicultural Scientists Careers in Science Mixer - March 31st
Diversity Minnesota's Ethnic and Cultural Event Calendar
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Non-Traditional Occupations For Women -
Cracking the Glass Ceiling at Corporations

By: Susan Koval

The glass ceiling is a term that has come to mean a barrier to women's advancement in the workplace. Believe it or not, this term celebrates its 30th birthday this year! The term was originated by diversity consultant Marilyn Loden in a 1978 presentation to the Women's Action Alliance Conference, to "describe the invisible barriers to advancement that many women managers still face." Thirty years later women are still bumping their heads on the glass ceiling, whether they are trying to rise through the management ranks, or gain a foothold in blue collar professions.

As the corporate workplace continues to speed up and go global, and becomes more and more multi-generational, the need for a different style of leadership will become increasingly important. Women are well-suited to fill that role.

We want to extend a big THANK YOU to our newest sponsor - Vascular Solutions.

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