Oct. 1 Conference - University of Richmond The program features a look back at Margaret Mitchell's quest to publish her Civil War story, a look inside the media frenzy that surrounded VCU's Final Four appearance, a look at modern warfare through the eyes of a journalist embedded on the front lines, and a look at what it takes to change your career path and become an entrepreneur. 8 – 9 a.m. Registration in foyer outside Richmond Room; (the Richmond Room is on the lower level of the Heilman Dining Center) Continental breakfast; silent auction and book sales begin 9 a.m. Welcome
and keynote address by VPW Ellen Brown speaking on the book "Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind: A Bestseller's Odyssey from Atlanta to Hollywood" 9:45 a.m. Break and move to Tyler Haynes Commons, third floor, for break-out sessions 10 a.m. Choose
from: “Surprise. It’s Your Time. Right Now – VCU PR and the Final Four” Pamela DiSalvo Lepley and Anne Buckley “Embedded: Documenting War from the Frontlines of Vietnam, Iraq and
Afghanistan” Robert Hodierne “So What Now? Changing Gears and Building New Career Paths” Joeffrey Trimmingham 11:15 a.m. Break-out sessions repeat 12:15 p.m. Return to the University Club for a wine and cheese reception, more silent auction and book sales and signings. 1 p.m. Buffet Luncheon in Richmond Room; Presentation of Newsmaker Award Rowena Fullinwider
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