16th Annual Community Intercultural Relations Conference

Connecting Cultures, Strengthening Communities

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Central Ohio’s evolving cultural diversity landscape makes this community a special place to live, work and play. The community and the people and organizations within it are much stronger when we welcome the full array of people and ideas that are here and open ourselves up to learning more. We proudly present the theme for the 16th Annual Community Intercultural Relations Conference (CIRC): “Connecting Cultures, Strengthening Communities.” Join us to participate in breakout sessions featuring speakers from diverse sectors and an astounding keynote that will inspire us all. Leave with action steps to help you shape an organization and community that truly serves and embraces everyone.

Details

Friday, April 11, 2025
8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Attend virtually or in person:
Melissa Warner Bow Grand Hall
John Gilbert Reese Center
1209 University Drive, Newark, Ohio 

Cost
$40 per person

Register
Registration opens in December.

Conference Learning Objectives

  1. Participants will reflect on and define cultural diversity. 
  2. Participants will explore how engaging cultural backgrounds and identities of all types strengthens organizations and communities. 
  3. Participants will be exposed to strategies for building effective communication and partnerships in a culturally diverse community.