NATIONAL DAY ON WRITING CONFERENCE — OCTOBER 16

The National Day on Writing Conference, October 16, 2014, in the Community Room, is a daylong event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. that features writing workshops, a poetry slam, a poetry and essay contest award ceremony, live music by Howard Satinsky and Allan Ballinger, and a panel discussion. The theme of the day is Writing From Both Sides of the Brain. This year, our special guest speaker is Heidi McIndoo, MS, RD, LDN, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to 200-300-400 Calorie Meals and When to Eat What. She’s a nutrition writer, food and nutrition expert, and spokesperson. It is hosted by the General Education Department, the Library Advocacy Committee, the Poetry Club, the Writers Guild, and the Student Experience Committee.