You're Invited: Freed Speech

As we work toward becoming "more than a collection of red states and blue states" and being the United States of America, "Freed Speech: Dialogues on Civil Discourse" promises an evening of lively civility. Featuring CNN's Soledad O'Brien alongside local political and cultural leaders, the event aims to change the tenor and tone of current discourse and broaden critical thinking around a number of topics. While the event is free and open to the public, registration is required.

Soledad O’Brien

Freed Speech: Dialogues on Civil Discourse

Presented by Target and the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences

Date/Time

November 15, 2012; 7:00 p.m.

Location 

Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Reception to follow at: Seven Sushi Ultralounge, 700 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Cost

Free and open to the public; registration is required.

Register here

Please join Target and the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences for an evening of lively civility.

Keynote address and panel moderator: Soledad O'Brien - CNN News Anchor.

Panelists include:

• Laura Brod, President and CEO of Main Street Strategic
• Dessa, Rapper, Essayist, Speaker
• Sean Kershaw, Executive Director of the Citizens League
• Wendy Wyatt, St. Thomas Communication & Journalism Professor

Freed Speech aims to be a platform where we can change the tenor, tone and substance of our conversations so we can share important thinking rather than entrenched positions. Check your anger at the door. Everyone is welcome.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Guests must register to secure a seat and gain entrance to the event. Space is limited.

You're Invited: Celebrate to the Max! 2012

Give to the Max Day 2012 promises to be bigger and better than ever. Join Minnesota Rising and other emerging leader groups to Celebrate to the Max! Price of admission is simply making an online gift to a nonprofit of your choice at GiveMN on November 15. There will be complimentary appetizers, including a free Finnegan's beer, great give-aways, and a concert in the Rotunda to follow!

Celebrate to the Max! Stir Crazy @ Mall of America (3rd floor, South Street Dining District) Give to the Max Day | Nov. 15th, 2012 5:30pm-7:00pm An extraordinary young professional happy hour in celebration of Give to the Max Day. Celebrate Minnesota's incredible day of philanthropy with other young professionals who are giving to the max! There will be great giveaways, free apps and Finnegan's beer, drink specials, livestream event broadcast, and more. Join GiveMN, Torch Community, event emcee Chris Egert from KSTP, and hundreds of others who care about this community. See you there!   photo via www.umn.edu November 2012 15  Get details and REGISTER NOW Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook FORWARD TO A FRIEND Copyright © 2012 Celebrate to the Max All rights reserved. Celebrate to the Max 306 South Ave Bloomington, MN 55425

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"You think that because you understand one that you therefore understand two because one and one make two. But you forget that you must also understand 'and.'"

-Sufi teaching story

2012 Un/Conference Breakouts | Meaningful Engagement in Social Change:Choosing and Getting Involved with a Nonprofit

The Minnesota Rising 2012 Un/Conference: Leveraging Expansive Leadership for Our Minnesota was held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 10:00AM – 4:30PM at DLR Group offices in Minneapolis, MN. Hosted by and for emerging leaders, the Un/Conference engaged emerging leaders across Minnesota in an energizing day of innovative learning and dialogue, skill-building, and network-building with their peers!

Minnesota Rising was pleased to feature some stellar breakout session presenters, including Lynette Dumalag, Katie Imholte, Katie Tharp, and Stephanie Payne. See below for notes from their session entitled, "Meaningful Engagement in Social Change:Choosing and Getting Involved with a Nonprofit."

2012 Un/Conference Breakouts | Al Coleman: "Professional Success is Easy as P.I.E."

The Minnesota Rising 2012 Un/Conference: Leveraging Expansive Leadership for Our Minnesota was held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 10:00AM – 4:30PM at DLR Group offices in Minneapolis, MN. Hosted by and for emerging leaders, the Un/Conference engaged emerging leaders across Minnesota in an energizing day of innovative learning and dialogue, skill-building, and network-building with their peers!

Minnesota Rising was pleased to feature some stellar breakout session presenters, including Al Coleman. Check out the presentation from his session entitled, "Professional Success is Easy as P.I.E."