A look at some of the features and highlights of the 2010 UNITED Conference at Northern Michigan University. Not all sessions are listed, so check www.nmu.edu/united for a full schedule.
First session begins Sunday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m.
Official opening Sunday at 8 p.m. with Keith Secola (Great Lakes Rooms)
Monday, Sept. 13
9 a.m. to10 a.m. -
"Islamophobia: Genesis and consequences," a presentation by professor Mohey Mowafy (Great Lakes Rooms)
11 a.m. to Noon -
"Unity Through Sport: The Challenges of the 21st Century," presentation by featured speaker Earl Smith (Great Lakes Rooms)
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. -
The 2008 Sichuan Province earthquake and recovery efforts," presentation by visiting scholar Jian Sha (Great Lakes Rooms)
8 p.m. to 10 p.m. -
Reception featuring the artwork of students and faculty of Aba Teachers College in Sichuan, China. (DeVos Art Museum)
Tuesday, Sept. 14
11 a.m. to Noon -
"Charismatic nation: The Success of Uribismo in recent Colombian politics," by international scholar Gregory Lobo (Great Lakes Rooms)
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. -
Interfaith Forum and panel discussion (Great Lakes Rooms)
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. -
Presentation by Frank Chong of the U.S. Department of Education (Great Lakes Rooms)
7:30p.m. to 10 p.m. -
Step Afrika performance, tickets required. (Forest Roberts Theatre)
Wednesday, Sept. 15
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. -
Workshop with Second City. (Great Lakes Rooms)
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. -
Soulfege with Derrick Ashong (DNA), sponsored by First Aid Productions (Great Lakes Rooms)
Thursday, Sept. 16
7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. -
Official Closing with Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews and Orleans Avenue. Tickets required. (Kaufman Auditorium)