A Sigma Tau Delta Convention in Portland, Oregon, and the Theme of “Open Book,” Are a Natural Combination
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A Sigma Tau Delta convention in Portland, Oregon, and the theme of “Open Book,” are a natural combination. In addition to the natural beauty of Oregon, with its forests, mountains, and shorelines, Portland is known for being the inspiration to hundreds of writers who live there and write about their city. Portland is also known for being the home of Powell’s Bookstore, the largest independent bookseller in the world! Everything about the 2013 Sigma Tau Delta Convention connects us with language, writing, reading, and books, including our speakers, Anne Fadiman, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Tim Egan, the Common Reader Ex Libris, and the the theme of “Open Book.” The theme “Open Book” is enticingly ambiguous. It could be a command to open a book and start reading. Or a call to literacy for all. Maybe it is simply the description of an object—an open book, a beautiful thing in itself. It could also mean an assertion of honesty and forthrightness, with nothing hidden from an open book. Or “Open Book” could be a rejection of censorship by advocating that all books be open to all readers. In truth, “Open Book” means all of those and more. The graphic image was designed by a visiting Chinese artist who came to the U.S. in order to experience the “open book” of American education, which encourages creativity. Chen Zhang’s design allows viewers to see many possible representations of the theme. Some viewers see two books facing each other in an exchange of words and ideas. Others see an e-book or notebook or tablet. Still others see that repeated image of open books as encouragement to continue gathering books, reading books, and writing books. And perhaps others even see the mountains and valleys of Oregon, our geographical destination for 2013. Thank you for opening your books and imaginations and joining us in Portland to revel in all our “Open Book” offers us, from the conversations and presentations of the convention to the experiences and sights of this vibrant city. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “We do not need to proselytize either by our speech or by our writing. We can only do so really with our lives. Let our lives be open books for all to study.” Come be an open book with Sigma Tau Deltans from around the world! Gloria J. Hochstein 2013 Convention Chair Sigma Tau Delta 2013 International Convention • Portland, OR i Acknowledgements Table of Contents Reviewers Convention At-A-Glance ........................................................................ 2 - 3 Michel Aaij Auburn University Montgomery Traci Thomas-Card Alumni Epsilon Chapter Featured Speakers ................................................................................... 4 - 6 Dana Aspinall Alma College Marsha Walker Johnson C. Smith University Mary Elizabeth Baggett Liberty University Sidney Watson Oklahoma Baptist University Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD) Member Events .................................................7 James P. Beasley University of North Florida Wendy Weaver Mount Mary College Simone Billings Santa Clara University Belinda Wheeler Paine College Faculty and Student Activities ................................................................ 8 - 9 Ashley Bissette Sumerel University of North Carolina, Wilmington Fred L. Zimmer Keshena, WI Kathryn Brewer-Strayer Stillman College Special Presentations and Workshops ................................................ 10 - 13 Sarah Clere Mount Olive College Convention Organizers Robert E. Crafton Slippery Rock University Guest Presenters and Local Authors ...................................................14 - 16 Gloria J. Hochstein 2013 Convention Chair Sara Day Southern Arkansas University Sidney Watson 2014 Convention Chair Marybeth DeMeo Alvernia University Scholarships and Awards Ceremony ......................................................... 17 Traci Thomas-Card Assistant to Convention Chair Blessing Diala-Ogamba Coppin State University Dave Wendelin Director of NEHS Becky DiBiasio Assumption College General Business Session and Regional Caucuses .................................... 18 Sheila Byrd Sigma Kappa Delta Gary Dop North Central University Karlyn Crowley Sigma Tau Delta Editor Student Leaderhip and Alumni Positions ................................................. 19 Carrie Fitzpatrick Alvernia University Theta Zeta Chapter University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire Christopher A. Fletcher North Central University Concurrent Sessions ...........................................................................20 - 58 Hannah Freeman University of Pikeville Student Leadership Convention Committee April Gentry Savannah State University Index: Presenters and Roundtable Participants ................................. 59 - 67 James Guignard Mansfield University Alexandra Reznik Student Advisor Christine Hait Columbia College, South Carolina Kelsey Hixson-Bowles Student Advisor Index: Session Chairs .........................................................................68 - 69 Rebecca Hamlett William Jewell College Joe Nelis SR, Eastern Region Timothy Helwig Western Illinois University Alexander Daley SR, Far Western Region Index: Session Moderators ................................................................. 70 - 71 Gloria Hochstein University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire Jessica Reyes SR, High Plains Region Henry Hood Jarvis Christian College Jeffery J. Jett II SR, Midwestern Region Chapter and Sponsor Anniversaries...................................................72 - 78 Andrea Ivanov-Craig Azusa Pacific University Christina Thompson SR, Southern Region Judith John Missouri State University Catherine Williams SR, Southwestern Region Delta Award Recipients and Honor Members ..........................................78 William C. Johnson Northern Illinois University Brian Hartt ASR, Eastern Region Board of Directors, Student Leadership, Central Office ..........................79 Michael Lasley Santa Clara University Robert Durborow ASR, Far Western Region Desiree S. Libengood North Central University Jon Peacock AR, Alumni Epsilon Chapter Sigma Kappa Delta and NEHS Leadership ..............................................80 Kathy Lyday-Lee Elon University Amberyl Malkovich Concord University Host Chapter English Honor Societies ............................................................................ 81 Shirley Manigault Winston-Salem State University Alpha Beta Rho Concordia University, Portland, OR James Matthews Fairmont State University Convention Twitter Contest .....................................................................82 Jamie Matthews Pittsburg State University Alumni Registration Assistants Heide Melody North Central University Sigma Tau Delta Journals ..........................................................................83 Kathy Nixon American University of Kuwait Jayne Higgins, Amanda Lonsdorf, Tania Richter, and Autumn Wilson Susan Nyikos Utah State University About Portland, Oregon ............................................................................84 Sylvia Pamboukian Robert Morris University Central Office 2014 Convention and Common Reader ...................................................85 Martha Perkins Olivet College William C. Johnson Executive Director Jennifer Perkins Morningside College Suggestions for Chairs and Moderators ....................................................86 Jane Rose Purdue University North Central Deb Seyler Director of Communications and Chapter Development Shannin Schroeder Southern Arkansas University Hotel Maps ................................................................................... Centerfold Susan Nyikos Lourdes University Dave Wendelin Director of NEHS Julianne Smith Pepperdine University Karen Larsen Business Office Manager Convention Highlights ................................................................Back Cover Amy Sonheim Ouachita Baptist University Elfi Gabriel Senior Web Facilitator Roger Stanley Union University Josh Wilkin Web Facilitator Diane Steinberg The College of New Jersey Lauren Brandeberry Project Coordinator Mobile User Scan for Program Schedule at Kevin Stemmler Clarion University www. EnglishConvention.org Delores Stephens Morehouse College ii Sigma Tau Delta 2013 International Convention • Portland, OR Sigma Tau Delta 2013 International Convention • Portland, OR iii Convention At-A-Glance Convention At-A-Glance Wednesday, March 20 5:45 - 7:00 Concurrent Session B Friday, March 22, continued Saturday, March 23 Breakout Rooms 3:00-8:00 Registration 11:45-1:30 Sigma Kappa Delta Kraeger 7:30-12:00 Registration Grand Ballroom Foyer Mentoring Programs Awards Luncheon Grand Ballroom Foyer Bethany Bowles and Rachel Houghton Meet in Hilton Portland Lobby 7:30-2:00 Chapter Merchandise Sales 7:00-8:00 Opening Events with Lois Leveen Council Suite, 3rd floor Grand Ballroom 12:30-2:00 Lunch (on your own) Grand Ballroom Foyer 7:00-7:30 Regional Networking 8:00-9:15 Concurrent Session G 8:00-9:00 The Rectangle Reading Grand Ballroom I Regents and Sponsors Luncheon Grand Ballroom Alexander’s, 23rd floor Breakout Rooms 7:00-8:00 Alumni Networking/Meet and Greet Teaching Secondary English 9:00-10:30 Open Mic with emcee Gary Dop Grand Ballroom II 2:15-3:30 Concurrent Session E Grand Ballroom Breakout Rooms NEHS Advisory Council Members 7:00-8:30 Sigma Kappa Delta Meet and Greet Galleria II, Ballroom LV Meet in Hilton Portland Lobby Screenwriting Workshop Gary Dop 9:00-12:00 Outstanding Chapter Displays Thursday, March 21 7:30-9:00 Dinner (on your own) Broadway IV, Plaza LV Plaza Foyer 9:00-10:30 Dry T-Shirt/Bad