Conversation on Twitter was captured with the #CIF12 hashtag (seen on the screen here).

The audience asked Mr. Silver questions about political polling, election outcomes, and more.

Isabel Wilkerson with UM-Flint alumnus and children's author Christopher Paul Curtis.

Dr. Nelson spoke to an audience of nearly 300 at the luncheon presentation.

Art directed and designed this book that considers the life and work of Michael Chekhov. Published by MICHA.

Dr. Nelson spoke to an audience of nearly 300 at the luncheon presentation.

Dr. Nelson spoke to an audience of nearly 300 at the luncheon presentation.

Dr. Nelson spoke to an audience of nearly 300 at the luncheon presentation.

Dr. Nelson spoke to an audience of nearly 300 at the luncheon presentation.

Dr. Nelson spoke to an audience of nearly 300 at the luncheon presentation.

Dr. Nelson spoke to an audience of nearly 300 at the luncheon presentation.

Dr. Nelson spoke to an audience of nearly 300 at the luncheon presentation.

Dr. Nelson spoke to an audience of nearly 300 at the luncheon presentation.

Associate Professor of Political Science Jason Kosnoski introduced the speaker, Dr. Cary Nelson.

Dr. Nelson spoke to an audience of nearly 300 at the luncheon presentation.

Dr. Nelson spoke to an audience of nearly 300 at the luncheon presentation.

Dr. Nelson spoke to an audience of nearly 300 at the luncheon presentation.

Dr. Nelson spoke to an audience of nearly 300 at the luncheon presentation.

Dr. Chris Pearson, Associate Professor of Physics at UM-Flint, introduced Dr. Greene and moderated the Q & A.

Dr. Nelson spoke to an audience of nearly 300 at the luncheon presentation.

Dr. Nelson spoke to an audience of nearly 300 at the luncheon presentation.

Dr. Nelson's book, "No University is an Island."