Wayne State University will host a two-day conference on the lives of urban children on Sept. 28-29. The theme will be "Promoting the Well-Being of Children and Youth in Urban America: Best Practices to Next Practices," and the event will attract national experts to examine prevention and intervention programs proven to make a difference in the lives of urban youth. Jacquelin Washington, who chairs the WSU Board of Governors, will open the conference, while Dr. Duane Alexander, director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, will deliver the keynote address. Details about other invited speakers and how to register for the event are given.