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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Passing along this upcoming PNW conference opportunity!:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:15.0pt">From Heart Work to Collective Action: Co-Creating Inclusive Communities<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt">When: </span></b><span style="font-size:15.0pt">February 12-14, 2025 | Vancouver, WA & Virtual<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The <b>6th Annual Northwest Regional Equity Conference (NWREC)</b> is set to return with a compelling hybrid experience, blending in-person and virtual engagement. This three-day event will focus on advancing
equity, inclusion, and antiracism across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">February 12: </span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Immerse yourself in a full day of <i>in-person </i>sessions at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington.<br>
<b>February 13-14: </b>Enjoy two days of <i>virtual </i>programming, designed for accessibility and deeper learning.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">NWREC 2025 will bring together diverse voices, thought leaders, and changemakers alongside interactive sessions and networking opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Don’t miss this chance to connect, engage, and deepen your understanding of equity and social justice. Mark your calendar and be part of the movement to drive meaningful change in your community!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Additional conference details, costs and registration can be found
<a href="https://www.clark.edu/campus-life/student-support/diversity-and-equity/equity-conference/">
here.</a></span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Warmly, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Ericka Brunson-Rochette (she/her/hers)
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">State Library of Oregon</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:ericka.brunson-rochette@slo.oregon.gov"><span style="color:#467886">ericka.brunson-rochette@slo.oregon.gov</span></a>| 971-375-5126<br>
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries"><span style="color:#467886">www.oregon.gov/library/libraries</span></a><u><span style="color:#0563C1"><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="323" height="43" style="width:3.3666in;height:.45in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DB4C90.4F29E970" alt="Logo for the Library Support & Development Services division at the State Library of Oregon"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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