Upcoming Events

IIDA WI had a successful first ever virtual Design Speaks Annual Meeting on June 23rd. We've put together a recap on our blog. Click here to learn more about our 2019-2020 Volunteer of the Year, our Bronze Award from Headquarters and recognize outgoing board members. 

TUESDAY, July 30 [Virtual]: IIDA WI Book Club - Chapter 2

CONGRATS to Amee Lapke and Jennifer Schommer for winning the door prize from our Annual Meeting! 

Join IIDA WI’s Book Club! In response to national discourse, our second book selection* encourages our members and design community to reflect, learn and participate. So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo provides a thorough examination of race in America and the tools to talk constructively about race. We will hold space for uncomfortable conversations with the knowledge that discomfort talking about race is a symptom of a “color blind” society. Let discomfort fuel you towards change, growth, new perspectives, and equitable action. Virtual discussion will be held as an open and thought-provoking space to connect and discuss.

Reading is encouraged, but not required to join! If interested in supplemental content, search author Ijeoma Oluo on Spotify to listen to podcast interviews, follow Ijeoma Oluo on social media, and refer to IIDA WI’s Equity and Social Action resources for related content.  

A virtual link will be sent to all who register here on our website.  The event is free, but you will need to purchase your own digital or printed copy of the book.

Questions or book suggestions? Contact [email protected].

*For members that attended Book Club – Chapter 1, we will discuss Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez in a later session. We felt the urgency to make space for honest conversations about race and racism in America and selected So You Want to Talk About Race to aid in this critical discussion. Thank you!

CANCELLED [Cottage Grove]: 2020 On Par Golf Outing 

Is it 2021 yet?! Sad to announce the 2020 On Par Golf Outing is cancelled. Hope to see you all at next year's outing! 

THIS FALL [Mount Mary Univsersity]: Professional Development Courses

Do you want to enhance your design skills from the seat of your own couch? Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI will be offering three ONLINE design-related courses this fall. Click here to learn more about this exciting opportunity! 

Questions? Contact Gigi Szeklinski at [email protected] or (414) 704-2085

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