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.
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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 |
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 |