Marquette – Northern Michigan University will hold its annual Uniting Neighbors in the Experience of Diversity (UNITED) Conference on Monday, September 25 and Tuesday, September 26. UNITED is composed of a broad range of presentations and films. This year’s featured speakers and events will address such topics as avoiding biases, universal design, identity politics and more. Most events are free, open to the public, and will be held in the Great Lakes Rooms of the University Center at NMU.
Monday highlight events:
Joe Grimm will present “Breaking Down Biases One Question at a Time” from 1 to 2 p.m. His presentation teaches how to ask questions about others while avoiding stereotypes.
Robin Jones will present “Applying Concepts of Universal Design to Ensure Accessibility” from 2 to 3 p.m. She will show how the adoption of such principles can inclusively enhance the physical and learning environment for everyone.
NMU alumnus Chris Mosier will present “Creating Social Change” at 7:30 p.m. Chris is the first openly transsexual man to make a U.S. national team.
Tuesday highlight events:
Hip-hop artist, scholar and activist Olmeca will present Latinx Identity and Power from 11 a.m. to noon. This session will explore identity politics and will address the three main spaces of power.
Stacy Alaimo will present “Biodiversity in the Depths: Science, Aesthetics and the Creatures of the Abyss” from 1 to 2 p.m. Her presentation will focus on why deep-sea life should matter to humans. She will focus on the intersection of science, aesthetics and popular cultures.
Malea Powell will present “Making American Indian Rhetorics” from 2 to 3 p.m. Her presentation will focus on three indigenous women who are artists and teachers who blend their missed tribal traditions and formal arts education.
Lama Tsultrim Gyaltsen will present “Interconnected” from 3 to 4 p.m. His presentation is about how “thinking is flawed and how realignment with the interconnectedness and interdependence with everything can bring real happiness into our lives.”
Alison Grillo will present “Woman Trapped Inside a Woman’s Body” at 7:30 p.m. Her comedy routine highlights photos from her past and current life as a transgender woman as she shares personal stories and confessions.
For a complete schedule of UNITED events, go to www.nmu.edu/united.
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