All assembly events will take place in the auditorium.

Thurs., Oct. 7

2-6 p.m.           Registration in the lobby

6 p.m.              Welcome reception and dinner

7:15 p.m.          Opening celebration and special address by Michael Smith

8:30 p.m.          Dessert at the parlor

8:45 p.m.          Photography and Multimedia session (multimedia track will have the first session lasting until 10:30 p.m.)

Fri., Oct. 8

8 a.m.               Free breakfast at the hotel

9 a.m.               Worship by James Tealy and special address by Todd Starnes, Fox News

10:15 a.m.        Session I (see workshop schedule)

11:30 a.m.        Session II (see workshop schedule)

12:30 p.m.        Lunch in the auditorium

1:30 p.m.          Session III (see workshop schedule)

2:30 p.m.          Panel discussion, open to all students and advisors for Q&A time, led by Todd Starnes (in auditorium)

6:00 p.m.          Dinner on your own

8:00 p.m.          Movie and popcorn in the auditorium

Sat., Oct. 9

8 a.m.               Free breakfast at the hotel

8 a.m.               Breakfast provided for all staff and advisors in the parlor

8:15 a.m.          Advisor’s Dialogue: Recruiting J-students in Hard Economic Times - a session with Terry Mattingly (advisors grab breakfast in the parlor and meet with Terry in room 250)

9 a.m.               Awards presentation and announcements

10:15 a.m.        Session IV (see workshop schedule)

11:30 a.m.        Session V (see workshop schedule)

12:30 p.m.        Free Time (lunch on your own)

2:00 p.m.          Newspaper, yearbook critiques and portfolio reviews (see bulletin board for schedules)

6 p.m.              “Excellence in Journalism” awards banquet