Metro State Census Series - Feb. 17, 2010

Census Data: A Source for Fun Facts… and other Important Research!

Wednesday, February 17, 3:30-5:00 p.m. in Library 302 and via ITV in MEC 2300

Tom Gillaspy, State Demographer

The Census gives us a wealth of data about population, demographics, economics, industry, geography, and more. Learn about what the census really tells us, how data can be used in research, and what it all means for Minnesota.

MCTC Census Lecture

The Census: Culture, Identity, and the Changing Face of Minnesota

February 16, 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. , T-Building on MCTC campus TBA

Mario Hernandez, Minnesota Latino Complete Count Committee
Norma Garcés, Senior Planning Analyst, Hennepin County
and others

How well does the census really capture the face on Minnesota? How does the Census deal with questions of race? How should the GLBT community answer questions about gender and marriage? How is Census data protected?

The panelists, moderated by MCTC faculty Lena Jones, will address the intersection of census data and identity.

Metro State Census Series - Feb. 3, 2010

Kickoff Event: “Come to Your Census!”

Wednesday, February 3, Noon-1:30 p.m. in Library 302, and via ITV in MEC 2300

Join Mark Ritchie, MN Secretary of State as he discusses: "What is the Census? Why is it so important? What questions will I be asked? What’s at stake for the state of MN?"

Come and find out!