The Midwestern Region of the Roosevelt Institution dedicated the past year to researching and writing student policy focused on reinvigorating, celebrating, and strengthening the area around the Great Lakes. Students at schools across the region wrote policy on the environment, economics, education, energy, democracy, and urban planning. These policies tackle some of the most pressing problems of our time, and simultaneously embrace the unique aspects of our homes that make our development policy work rewarding and worthwhile.
Accompanied by policymakers, policy experts, professors, non-profit managers, students, and community members, Roosevelt Institution members invite you to take part in the unveiling of our policy solutions at the events March 27th and 28th. Together, we will celebrate the region, brainstorm challenges/strengths, present the student perspective, and begin implementation efforts that will yield positive change. Please join us in the festivities and experience the beauty and promise of the Great Lakes region!

Check out the journal of policy ideas for the Great Lakes region.

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CONFERENCE AGENDA
Thursday, March 27th

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Site Visits
Students present policy ideas to applicable policymakers and organizations in the Ann Arbor/Detroit area

2:00 p.m. – 5:00p.m.
Great Stakes Games (Diag)
Roosevelt Institution members and members of our partner organizations match brawn and brains for charity.


Friday, March 28th 
(The following events will take place in the University of Michigan student Union) 

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Keynote Speech (Anderson Rm)

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Policy Fair (Kuenzel Rm)
What: Student, policymakers, professors, and community members browse student policy aimed at regional development. Meanwhile musicians and artists perform and display their work to celebrate the unique culture of the region.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Student Policy Panel: Set One
Michigan Wind Energy (Pond Rm)
Mitigating Poverty's Effects (Wolverine Rm)

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Student Policy Panel: Set Two
Disturbance to the Great Lakes Environment (Wolverine Rm)
Entrepreneurship and High Skilled Worker Retention (Pond Rm)

3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Reflection Session (Patio) 
Students, professors, and policymakers gather to relfect on the day's presentations and mingle. Snacks and entertainment provided.