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Junoon Closes 2009 UNITED Conference

Junoon, the Pakistani rock band that is one of the most popular  bands in the world, closed a jam-packed  2009 UNITED Conference and opened the 2009-10 NMU International Performing Arts Series. Do you have a suggestion for a concert, lecture or performance that celebrates diversity  that you'd like the planning committee to consider for the 2010 UNITED Conference?  If so, send an e-mail.


Conference Highlights

From Troubled Teen to Teacher
NMU Platform Personalities co-sponsored Sharaud Moore, a member of the original Freedom Writres Project, who shared with UNITED Conference attendees his story of going from being a trouble-making student to a dynamic teacher.

 Artist Sam English
Native American artist Sam English discussed his new book, his work and his efforts working to help people get past their addictions in a session at the 2009 UNITED Conference.  

Pieces of a Puzzle
Sarah Vazquez gave a keynote address that highlighted her  Puerto Rican heritage and experiences overcoming barriers to success with cerebral palsy.
Vincent Who?
Sook Wilkinson, NMU Board of Trustees member and chair of Governor’s Advisory Council on Asian Pacific American Affairs  made her second appearance at a UNITED Conference. Dr. Wilkinson  explored the historically important Vincent Chin Case of 26 years ago and the state of Asian American empowerment.
UNITED 2009

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The 2009 UNITED Conference is an annual celebration of diversity, culture, and community. There are seven UNITED tracks: UNITED in art, dance/music, diversity, film, food and research/scholarship, and service. If you missed the 2009 conference, you can still see many of the presentations by clicking on the MediaSite Live below to get to the menu of videos.

UNITED in FOOD

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Recipe Collection Form
Do you have a favorite family dish or treat that relates to your heritage or upbringing? If so, share it with us and it could be featured in the 2010 UNITED recipe booklet. Share your recipe here.

Books Available

Books from several of the UNITED presenters are available in the NMU Bookstore, including the Sam English coffee table book, The Life, Work and Times of an Artist, the Freedom Writers’ Diary and The Things They Carried. The NMU Bookstore is located on the lower level of the University Center.

Copyright 2009 by the NMU Board of Trustees. NMU is an equal opportunity institution.
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