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SUMMARY:DMI DEAI Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Our next book for a November 10\, 2026 at Noon discussion on Zoom will be: \n‘Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know’ by Adam Grant \n“Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller Discover how rethinking can lead to excellence at work and wisdom in life Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn\, but in a rapidly changing world it might matter more that we can rethink and unlearn. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant is an expert on opening other people’s minds-and our own. As Wharton’s top-rated professor and the bestselling author of ‘Originals’ and ‘Give and Take\,’ he tries to argue like he’s right but listen like he’s wrong. Think Again invites us to let go of views that are no longer serving us well and prize mental flexibility\, humility\, and curiosity over foolish consistency. If knowledge is power\, knowing what we don’t know is wisdom.” www.goodreads.com \nZoom Link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83280256425?pwd=lk1fEcttqSoW1BJ05oDAwkNzxo7YsR.1 \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/dmi-deai-book-club/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:DMI Events,Inclusiveness
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UID:10001454-1793890800-1793894400@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Compliance Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:All DMI members are welcome to join us for this virtual meeting taking place using Zoom. \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/beyond-compliance-subcommittee-2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Beyond Compliance,Inclusiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T150000
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CREATED:20260804T152646Z
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UID:10001431-1792076400-1792080000@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Compliance Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:All DMI members are welcome to join us for this virtual meeting taking place using Zoom. \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/beyond-compliance-subcommittee-2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Beyond Compliance,Inclusiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T120000
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UID:10001429-1789560000-1789563600@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:DMI DEAI Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The September\, 2026 DMI DEAI Book Club book will be: ‘The Greatest Sentence Ever Written’ by Walter Issacson- 80 pages. \nWe will meet to discuss this book on Weds\, Sept. 16\, 2026 at Noon on Zoom. \nZoom Link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83280256425?pwd=lk1fEcttqSoW1BJ05oDAwkNzxo7YsR.1 \n“America’s bestselling biographer reveals the origins of the most revolutionary sentence in the Declaration of Independence\, the one that defines who we are as Americans\, and explains how it should shape our politics today. \nTo celebrate America’s 250th anniversary\, Walter Isaacson takes readers on a fascinating deep dive into the creation of one of history’s most powerful ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident\, that all men are created equal\, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights\, that among these are Life\, Liberty\, and the pursuit of Happiness.’ \nDrafted by Thomas Jefferson and edited by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams\, this line lays the foundation for the American Dream and defines the common ground we share as a nation. \nIsaacson unpacks its genius\, word by word\, illuminating the then-radical concepts behind it. Readers will gain a fresh appreciation for how it was drafted to inspire unity\, equality\, and the enduring promise of America. With clarity and insight\, he reveals not just the power of these words but describes how\, in these polarized times\, we can use them to restore an appreciation for our common values.” www.goodreads.com \n 
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/https-downtownmadison-org-event-dmi-deai-book-club-2-2-4-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:DMI Events,Inclusiveness
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SUMMARY:DMI DEAI Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Our next DMI IDEA Book Club book club gathering will be on Monday\, August 10\, 2026 at Noon on Zoom\, \nWe will continue discussing ‘The Lion Women of Tehran’ by Marjan Kamali\,  focusing on Parts 3\, 4 & 5 of the book. \nIf you were not able to make the July 14th book club meeting and even if you have not finished the book\, please know you are welcome to join us. \nJoin here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83280256425?pwd=lk1fEcttqSoW1BJ05oDAwkNzxo7YsR.1
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/https-downtownmadison-org-event-dmi-deai-book-club-2-2-4-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:DMI Events,Inclusiveness
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DTSTAMP:20260713T134152Z
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UID:10001421-1786028400-1786032000@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Compliance Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:All DMI members are welcome to join us for this virtual meeting taking place using Zoom. \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/beyond-compliance-subcommittee-2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Beyond Compliance,Inclusiveness
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UID:10001414-1783609200-1783612800@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Compliance Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:All DMI members are welcome to join us for this virtual meeting taking place using Zoom. \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/beyond-compliance-subcommittee-2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Beyond Compliance,Inclusiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T150000
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UID:10001405-1780585200-1780588800@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Compliance Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:All DMI members are welcome to join us for this virtual meeting taking place using Zoom. \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/beyond-compliance-subcommittee-2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Beyond Compliance,Inclusiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T120000
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UID:10001392-1778587200-1778590800@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:DMI DEAI Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Our next book is ‘Angels in the Rye\,’ a 2018 novel by the Wisconsin author- Marsha Martin-Yates\, as recommended by our friend- Peter Gray. \nhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52390074-angels-in-the-rye \nWe selected ‘Angels in the Rye’ because: \n-It fits thematically with our book group’s focus on inclusiveness and diverse stories. \n-It is a novel by a Wisconsin author: Marsha Martin-Yates\, who lives in Sturgeon Bay. \n-The book is being made into a movie\, which we may have a later opportunity to watch. \nUnfortunately\, the Madison/Dane County Library systems do not have copies of the book\, so we need to purchase it. It is available on Amazon for $16 (print) or $10 (Kindle): https://www.amazon.com/Angels-Rye-secrets-hatred-conquer-ebook/dp/B07CKCMG67 \n(Content warning: This novel involves themes of sexual violence and recovery from sexual trauma.) \nWe discuessed the first half of ‘Angels in the Rye’ (length: 292 pages) at our April DMI DEAI Book Club meeting. We will discuss the second half of the book at this May DMI DEAI Book Club meeting. \nPlease do also tell/invite your friends and colleagues. \nJoin here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84537269849?pwd=4iAB7fVFAUJeDKbzCS0ls5zmo8epgh.1 \n 
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/https-downtownmadison-org-event-dmi-deai-book-club-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:DMI Events,Inclusiveness
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UID:10001397-1778166000-1778169600@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Compliance Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:All DMI members are welcome to join us for this virtual meeting taking place using Zoom. \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/beyond-compliance-subcommittee-2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Beyond Compliance,Inclusiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260617T142935Z
CREATED:20251008T202542Z
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UID:10001391-1776168000-1776171600@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:DMI DEAI Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Our next book is ‘Angels in the Rye\,’ a 2018 novel by the Wisconsin author- Marsha Martin-Yates\, as recommended by our friend- Peter Gray. \nhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52390074-angels-in-the-rye \nWe selected ‘Angels in the Rye’ because: \n-It fits thematically with our book group’s focus on inclusiveness and diverse stories. \n-It is a novel by a Wisconsin author: Marsha Martin-Yates\, who lives in Sturgeon Bay. \n-The book is being made into a movie\, which we may have a later opportunity to watch. \nWe will have the opportunity to meet the author for a book signing\, movie trailer screening\, and Q&A discussion about the book: Thurs\, 5/7\, 5:30pm at the Hub\, 2352 South Park St. \n(Content warning: This novel involves themes of sexual violence and recovery from sexual trauma.) \nWe will discuss the second half of the book at our May DMI DEAI Book Club meeting at noon on Tues\, 5/12 on Zoom. \nJoin here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84537269849?pwd=4iAB7fVFAUJeDKbzCS0ls5zmo8epgh.1 \n 
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/https-downtownmadison-org-event-dmi-deai-book-club-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:DMI Events,Inclusiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260330T124155Z
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UID:10001385-1775746800-1775750400@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Compliance Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:All DMI members are welcome to join us for this virtual meeting taking place using Zoom. \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/beyond-compliance-subcommittee-2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Beyond Compliance,Inclusiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T120000
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UID:10001380-1773144000-1773147600@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:DMI DEAI Book Club
DESCRIPTION:overview:\nThis month will be a discussion\, and opportunity for you to ask questions and provide your thoughts on the play Ironbound. \nJoin the meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85715001508?pwd=N1jh4K9TkvB5VFyb2LO6fHtS6XMd0f.1 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/https-downtownmadison-org-event-dmi-deai-book-club-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:DMI Events,Inclusiveness
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UID:10001377-1772722800-1772726400@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Compliance Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:All DMI members are welcome to join us for this virtual meeting taking place using Zoom. \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/beyond-compliance-subcommittee-2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Beyond Compliance,Inclusiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260123T164323Z
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UID:10001376-1770303600-1770307200@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Compliance Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:All DMI members are welcome to join us for this virtual meeting taking place using Zoom. \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/beyond-compliance-subcommittee-2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Beyond Compliance,Inclusiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T120000
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UID:10001355-1768305600-1768309200@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:DMI DEAI Book Club
DESCRIPTION:overview:\nFor our next ‘book club’ discussion we will be discussing the play ‘Ironbound’ by  Martyna Majok. \n“The play ‘Ironbound’ is about a Polish immigrant woman- Darya. She has come to America with her husband Maks\, when they are both still young\, in their early 20’s. They come seeking the American dream\, a better life\, a home\, stability\, a comfortable living. What they get is hardship\, strain on their relationship\, and broken dreams. ‘Ironbound’ is an amazingly good script\, and deceptively challenging. With immigration issues roiling our culture\, with women continuing to fight for equity and agency\, with the struggles of just getting by in life not seeming to get any easier\, this seems to be an excellent vehicle for a Frank Theater production.” Mary Aalgaard \nAt our book club meeting on Tuesday\, Jan. 13th at Noon\,  we will have a pre-viewing discussion about this play. You do not need to have read\, seen or know anything about the play to attend this discussion. \nJoin here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/k1dWaM-SQaicdp3TrJMxvQ \nWe are planning to attend the play together at our very own Forward Theater\, sometime between Weds\, Feb 4 – Thurs\, Feb 12\, 2026. \nEmail Madelyn or Steve if you are interested in attending the play at Forward Theater. \n 
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/https-downtownmadison-org-event-dmi-deai-book-club-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:DMI Events,Inclusiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T150000
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DTSTAMP:20251219T135042Z
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UID:10001354-1767884400-1767888000@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Compliance Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:All DMI members are welcome to join us for this virtual meeting taking place using Zoom. \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/beyond-compliance-subcommittee-2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Beyond Compliance,Inclusiveness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T143000
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UID:10001299-1763649000-1763654400@downtownmadison.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Compliance Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:All DMI members are welcome to join us for this virtual meeting taking place using Zoom. \nJOIN ZOOM MEETING
URL:https://downtownmadison.org/event/beyond-compliance-subcommittee-2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Beyond Compliance,Inclusiveness
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