Finding the Center 2008:

The Fourth Annual Action-Oriented Human Rights Conference

“Resolving Differences:  The Seed of Unity”

April 4 & 5, 2008:      Hosted at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho

Sponsored by: University of Idaho, City of Moscow, City of Pullman, Latah County Human Rights Taskforce, and Center for Health Education and Economic Resources (CHEER)


Conference Agenda

Wednesday, March 30, 2005, UI Student Union Ballroom

3 – 7 pm 

Registration, UI Student Union Ballroom

5 – 6:30 pm Welcome reception
7:00 pm  Opening Keynote, Rev. Lucius Walker
Free and open to public. Reserved seating for conference participants.

Thursday, March 31, 2005, UI Commons

8 am  Registration all day, 4th floor conference center
Continental breakfast
8:15 – 8:45 am Welcome and overview
9:15 – 12:30 pm Workshops

  • Character Education:  From Violence to Virtues
    Creating a culture of character in our schools and communities
    Linda Kavelin Popov & Dr. Dan Popov 
    4th floor conference center
     
  • Concepts of Community Which Promote Unity:
    Finding common ground and building bridges in your community
    Rev. Lucius Walker
    Whitewater room
     
  • Taking Action:  Practical contributions to civility
    Dr. Raymond Reyes (Principles, Methods), Sam Byrd (Application),
    Panorama room

     
  • Good Government:  Responses from successful experiences from across the country and across the spectrum of diversity in our nation Panelists from African American, Asian American, Hispanic, Native American, and Muslim communities will share their experiences and lead discussion groups.     
    Clearwater room 

12:30 - 1:30 pm  Lunch (to be provided at conference workshop locations)
1:45 – 5 pm  Workshops

  • Character Education:  From Violence to Virtues
    Creating a culture of character in our schools and communities
    Linda Kavelin Popov & Dr. Dan Popov 
    4th floor conference center
     
  • Concepts of Community Which Promote Unity:
    Finding common ground and building bridges in your community
    Rev. Lucius Walker
    Whitewater room 
     
  • Taking Action:  Practical contributions to civility
     
    Dr. Raymond Reyes (Principles, Methods), Sam Byrd (Application),
    Panorama room
     
  • Good Government:  Responses from successful experiences from across the country and across the spectrum of diversity in our nation Panelists from African American, Asian American, Hispanic, Native American, and Muslim communities will share their experiences and lead discussion groups.
    Clearwater room

6:30 pm Palouse Diversity Dinner, UI Student Union Ballroom
7:00 pm  Linda Kavelin Popov:  “Together, We Can Move the World”

FRIDAY, April 1, 2005, University Inn/Best Western Hotel, Moscow

8:30 am Continental Breakfasts
9:00 am Dr. Raymond Reyes, “Pulling Together to Find the Center”
10 - 12:00 pm Group sessions I, II, III and IV in small group settings
12:30 pm Concluding Luncheon, Dr. Raymond Reyes
2:30 pm Conclusion, conference planners




Don't Forget!
 
April 26th 2008