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SUMMARY:NMU Hosts UNITED Conference
DESCRIPTION:Northern Michigan University’s 18th annual UNITED Conference will be held Monday and Tuesday\, March 17-18\, in the Northern Center. It revolves around the theme “Voices of the Earth: Learning\, Leading and Advancing Equity Together.” Keynote speakers/presentations are: Leanne Betasamosake Simpson\, author of this year’s NMU Diversity Common Reader Program selection\, “As We Have Always Done”; RJ Smith of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians\, who will address the traditional Anishinaabe game Bagodowe\, or lacrosse; and an Anishinaabe theatrical performance. \nThe conference will also feature breakout sessions on a variety of topics—including some led by students; an optional paid dinner/dance; a Poetry Without Borders event; and the NMU WellBeing Health Fair. \nThe schedule follows. All events are free unless otherwise noted\, and those that include a meal (indicated with an asterisk *) require advance registration by March 13 at https://nmu.edu/united/. \nMonday\, March 17: \n8:50-10 a.m. General session presentation by RJ Smith on the traditional Anishinaabe game Bagodowe\, or lacrosse \n11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.* Decolonizing Diet luncheon featuring pecan-crusted whitefish\, cranberry wild rice\, bison and ground beef meatloaf\, and maple glazed sweet potato while Leanne Betasamosake Simpson discusses her book\, “As We Have Always Done.” \n2:15-4:30 p.m. UNITED breakout sessions \n4:45-7:15 p.m. Bagodowe Exhibition Game at the NMU Superior Dome\, with RJ Smith presenting to the Wildcat women’s lacrosse team\, along with the men’s and women’s club lacrosse teams \n5:30-7:30 p.m.* Optional dinner and “Rhythm of Unity” dance\, featuring Southern-style Soul Food of fried chicken\, brisket\, collard greens and baked macaroni and cheese\, followed by dance music from DJ Greg Sandell. $35 per person. \nTuesday\, March 18: \n7:30-8:45 a.m.* Professional Networking breakfast mixer with Southern-style favorites grits\, bacon\, and biscuits with sausage gravy. \n10 a.m. to 2 p.m. NMU WellBeing Health Fair \n10:15-11:15 a.m. UNITED breakout sessions \n11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.* Lunch with an Anishinaabe theatrical performance presented by Shannon Epplett (Sault Ste. Marie) and Sam Aros-Mitchell (Yaquil) \n1-5:30 UNITED Conference Breakout Sessions \n5:30-6:45 p.m. Poetry Without Borders
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/nmu-hosts-united-conference-2/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting  
DESCRIPTION:PWPL Board of Trustees Meeting \nTuesday\, March 18\, 2025. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Peter White Public Library\, George Shiras III Room. Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Peter White Public Library. The meeting is open to all.  Meeting agenda\, materials\, and remote attendance link are available on the library’s website: www.pwpl.info.
URL:https://www.keepitintheup.com/event/pwpl-board-of-trustees-meeting-5/
LOCATION:MI
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