The Office of Minority Health Research of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke extends an invitation and enthusiastic encouragement for attending the 2009 Society for Neuroscience/NIH special receptions and programs promoting diversity in the neurosciences. Diversity in Neuroscience Poster Session - This event is for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from the American Psychological Association Diversity Fellowship program, Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance for Training, Texas Consortium in Behavioral Neuroscience, SNRP students and the SfN-NINDS Neuroscience Scholars Program to present their research findings. There will be a few short alumni presentations and awards. Saturday, October 17 6:30-8:30pm McCormick Place Convention Center in the N200 Level Lobby Diversity Neuroscience Reception- The SfN Committee on Diversity in Neuroscience cordially invites you to attend a special reception in honor of the SfN diversity programs and the NINDS- Neuroscience Scholars Program. There will be brief presentations by the President and President-elect of the SfN. All are welcome to attend and to enjoy the refreshments. Monday, October 19 7:00 – 8:00 pm Chicago Hilton Waldorf Room