MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University’s Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center and Center for Upper Peninsula Studies will present the 2020 Sonderegger Symposium on Friday.

The event will be entirely virtual and will feature 18 sessions and 35 presenters. The theme of this year’s event focuses on “Insider/Outsider” issues in the Upper Peninsula region.

Topics span art, decolonization, religion, architecture, television, LGBTQ+ rights, invasive species, labor struggles, football and social justice. There will be two virtual breakout rooms with sessions from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

This year’s keynote address will be by Michigan Rep. Darrin Camilleri, who represents the 23rd District. The event is free and open to the public.

Registration is not required.