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14 October 2008, Tuesday THE ROLE OF RACE IN THE GENOMIC ERA: Time: 3:30pm Location: 1655 SPH Crossroads, 109 Observatory The Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture, and Health (CRECH) is pleased to welcome invited speakers: VENCE BONHAM, JR., J.D. Chief, Education and Community Involvement Branch Senior Advisor to the Director on Societal Implications on Genomics, National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI/NIH) EDWARD RAMOS, PH.D Science Policy Analyst National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI/NIH) Speaking on THE ROLE OF RACE IN THE GENOMIC ERA: POLICY IMPLICATIONS AND CLINICAL DECISION MAKING ************************************************ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2008 3:30-5:00 PM 1655 SPH Crossroads 109 S. Observatory Election '08: U-M experts to discuss taxes, trade, health care, housing/financial crisis Time: 4:15pm Location: Palmer Commons Great Lakes Sound Central Room, Fourth Floor Election '08: U-M experts to discuss taxes, trade, health care, housing/financial crisis, 4:15-6 p.m., Palmer Commons, Great Lakes South Central Room, fourth floor. In the midst of one of America's worst financial disasters and the contentious 2008 presidential election season, four U-M economists will offer their views and critique the candidates' proposals on taxes, trade, health care and the housing/financial crisis. Faculty members featured include: Thomas Buchmueller, James Levinsohn, Joel Slemrod and Robert Van Order. Sponsored by the Office of Tax Policy Research at the Ross School of Business, n/a. Election '08's Impact on Michigan: The Candidates' Positions on Energy, the Environment, & Economy Time: 7:00pm Location: Rackham Amphitheater, 915 E. Washington St. Election '08's Impact on Michigan: The Candidates' Positions on Energy, the Environment, & Economy This panel discussion will featur experts in the environment, encergy, and economics for a discussion on how the policies of the presidential candidates will impact Michigan. They will be joined by advocates for both the Obama and McCain Campaigns. Panelists: Democratic surrogate: Mark Brewer - State Democratic Party chair Republican surrogate: Joe Schwarz, Former Congressman (Michigan 7th District) Economy Expert: Charles L. Ballard, Professor of Ceonomics as MSU, Author of Michigan's Economic Future Energy Expert: Carl Simon, Professor, U M Ford School of Public Policy Environment Expert: Ted Parson, U M School of Natural Resourses and Environment Moderator: Jack Lessenberry, Michigan Radio's Senior Political Analyst Event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required: www.fordschool.umich.edu/election08/ For questions regarding this calendar, contact: Bonnie Roberts (734-647-4091) Licensed To: CLOSUP

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