Nov 11, 2015 | Blog
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...
Mar 23, 2015 | Blog
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...
Feb 1, 2015 | Blog
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...
Jan 20, 2015 | Blog
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...
Dec 15, 2014 | Blog
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...
Mar 11, 2014 | Blog
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...
