Beyond Borders 2023 Conference
The Portland Public Schools' Multilingual and Multicultural Center will host Beyond Borders: A Conference on Migration and Integration on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. The conference will focus on the successful integration in the economic, social, cultural, and political life of immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants to the United States, specifically in Maine.
Keynote address and breakout sessions will be led by experts on immigration, PreK-16 education, workforce development, and health and social services.
We welcome attendees from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, including educators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, members of community-based organizations, and individuals.
Keynote Speaker
Dan-el Padilla Peralta
Dan-el Padilla Peralta, a Princeton University professor and Columbia University Fellow, came to the United States from the Dominican Republic with his family in 1989. In his memoir, Undocumented, and in his lectures, Peralta chronicles his journey from the rough streets of New York City to the top of his class at Princeton, offering an honest and inspiring glimpse of the American immigrant experience.
Registration and Rates
| Ticket Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| General Registrant | $190 |
| Portland Public Schools Staff | No Charge |
| Student Rate | $150 |
All rates include a light breakfast, lunch, parking, and 6.5 contact hours.
The Portland Public Schools' Multilingual and Multicultural Center welcomes you to our conference Beyond Borders: Migration and Integration, to be held on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 at the University of Southern Maine - Portland campus.
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University of Southern Maine - Portland Campus
Abromsom Center
September 27, 2023
8 am - 3:30 pm
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