Schedule of Events
2018 Conference
All panels and presentations are held in the Ronk Lecture Hall located in the Schar College of Education Building at Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio.
Visit Ashland University's website for a campus map.
The schedule is subject to change.
Friday, June 1
| 3-6 p.m. | Check-In |
| 6:30-8 p.m. | Dinner |
| 8:15-9 p.m. | Reading: Andre Dubus III |
Saturday, June 2
| 8:00-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast Muffins, fruits, coffee, tea, and water will be available starting at 8 a.m. and throughout the morning panels |
| 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Writing the Body |
| 10:15-11:30 a.m. |
The Vein of Jade |
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11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
Break for Manuscript Consultations |
| 1:30-2:45 p.m. |
The Art of Speculation |
| 3-4:15 p.m. |
Research for Writing Panel |
| 4:30-6 p.m. |
Social Event (off campus) |
| 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 8-9 p.m. | Reading - Angela Morales |
Sunday, June 3
| 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast Muffins, fruits, coffee, tea, and water will be available starting at 8 a.m. and throughout the morning panels |
| 8:45-10 a.m. |
The Writer in the World |
| 10:15-11:30 a.m. |
Spiritual Writing |
| 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Break for Manuscript Consultations Boxed Lunch delivered |
| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
MicroEssay Workshop |
| 1:30-2:45 p.m. |
Thoughts on the Linked Essay Collection |
| 3-4:30 p.m. |
Panelist Readings, Book Signings, and Appetizers |
For those who are staying through Monday, we will gather at an off campus restaurant around 5:30 for dinner and after-dinner conversation. This is not included in the meal plan.
Monday, June 4
| 8-11 a.m. | Housing Check-Out |
