Communication
American Sign Language
Speaker: Dr. C. Jean Mosley Hall
Author? Youth and Adults, You Want to Become an Author? You Can Do it!: Learn about the technical aspects of writing, publishing and book design from Author Elise S. Prehoda of Relic Unraveled: A Purr-fectly A -mews-ing Mummy Mystery. From the mind of Elise S. Prehoda comes a story of history, mystery and kitty cat curiosity. Pack your bags, you're going to ancient Egypt with Relic!
Speaker: Elise S. Prehoda
Challenged, Banned, or Burned: Reactions to Controversial Books, Then & Now: Negative public reaction to controversial texts goes back centuries, even pre-dating the European printing press. This 45 minute lecture presents an overview of censorship from antiquity to the present day. It specifically explores why materials were censored, how objectionable texts and authors were dealt with throughout history, and how our reaction to controversial material has evolved over time.
Speaker: John T. Rasel
Communication and Its Power: Communication is essential for connecting people, exchanging ideas and building friendships. It's a way of expressing ideas, helping us understand and emphasize with each other. Effective communication results in resolution of conflicts, promoting teamwork and increasing personal and professional development.
Speaker: Tiffany Willis-Gilmore
Creative Writing for Everyday Life: In this talk, Dr. Luke Schlueter draws upon his many years of experience with teaching creative writing and on his own creative work in addressing the role creative writing can have in helping persons at any level achieve a fuller, richer, more aesthetically fulfilling life through creative writing.
Speaker: Dr. Luke Schlueter
Present like a Pro: The no fear approach to public speaking
Speaker: Delia (Dee Dee) Pfister
Share YOUR Story: We all have a story to share yet getting started can be challenging. In this workshop, you'll learn proven strategies to build confidence in your public speaking, how to craft a message, and create opportunities to share and network with others who want to share their story.
Speaker: Heather Hetchler