Last week I had the pleasure of attending Confab Higher Ed (#ConfabEDU) in New Orleans. The conference was held in the heart of New Orleans, the French Quarter, at the Hotel Monteleone. I opted to attend the day of intensive workshops on Wednesday, which occurred...
Today is my first day back in the office after attending South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive 2015. This conference covers a variety of topics in the technology, marketing, design and communications industries. I attended for the third consecutive year with the...
I’ve watched the Super Bowl for as long as I can remember. I have many vivid memories surrounding the game. Growing up, my dad hosted famous chili parties. They were originally at our home, but eventually developed into huge extravaganzas with a 12-foot theater...
Nearly a year ago, in February 2014, I had the distinct pleasure to cover President Obama’s visit to Michigan State University. He was in East Lansing to sign what became known as “the Farm Bill.” I worked hard to make sure I was in the room...
Last night HBO aired the series finale of The Newsroom. The show aired for three seasons, and each one packed a punch. The fast-paced dialogue, a trademark of any Aaron Sorkin show, was always well crafted. And, speaking for myself, it stuck with the viewer and left...
Today was the last full day at South by Southwest Interactive. I was able to attend four more sessions before calling it a day. There has been a distinct shift in the crowds here. There were many fewer attendees at the sessions this afternoon, as many of the...
