  “Never before has our workforce been comprised of employees with such diversity - diversity of backgrounds, diversity of thought, and diversity of age. We must be ready to become change-agents within our workplace if USDA is to succeed in today's rapidly shifting environment. Moreover, we must be willing to reexamine and even reinvent our approach to diversity and inclusion to ensure an effective outcome in this global marketplace. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, through its Office of Diversity, will continue to provide guidance and opportunities for dialogue, learning, and change to empower each of us to take responsibility for creating and maintaining the most productive work environment.” USDA Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Margo M. McKay
Join us for lunch one day a month at our 2008 Diversity Lunch Series. We’ll meet from 12:30 to 1:30 in the back of the South Building Cafeteria on the dates listed in the calendar below. Come and learn something new about yourself and others!
| 2008 Diversity Lunch Series Calendar |
| February 13 |
Power Of Words and Images
Lawrence Baca, Deputy Director
Office of Tribal Justice, U.S. Department of Justice |
| March 13 |
It’s Okay Not to Be a Superwoman
Kathleen Tighe, Deputy Inspector General
USDA Office of the Inspector General |
| April 9 |
Personalities and Workplace Diversity
James Huske, Chief of Staff
USDA Graduate School |
| May 14 |
Working with the 4 Generations
Jeffrey Vargas, Chief Learning Officer
National Nuclear Security Administration, United States Department of Energy |
| June 11 |
Disability Awareness and Etiquette
Evelyn Kaiser, Business Development Manager
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services |
| July 9 |
How to Plan Events That Are Accessible
Terry Thir, Disability Employment Program Manager
Office of Diversity, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, and
Kevin Curtin, Acting Director, USDA TARGET Center |
| August 13 |
A Selecting Official’s Perspective
Karren Alexander, Director - Financial Management Staff U.S. Forest Service; Karen Ellis, Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, USDA Office of the Inspector General; Don McLellan, Director, Civil Rights. USDA Agriculture Research Service |
| September 10 |
Writing Effective KSAs - Tips for Enhancing Your Ability to Submit Quality KSAs
Sharyn Alvarez, Federal Women’s Program Manager
USDA Natural Resource Conservation Services
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| October 8 |
Addressing And Preventing Domestic Violence For All Couples
Speaker will be provided by DC-Metro Police Department-Gay & Lesbian Liaison Unit |
| November 12 |
Closing the Circle, An Introduction to Indians and Tribes
Kenneth Reinfeld, Acting Director - Office of Self-Governance U.S. Department of the Interior |
| December 1 |
AIDS in the Workplace
Speaker will be provided by Whitman-Walker Clinic |
We welcome feedback! Please email us at Diversity@usda.gov!
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