Past Sessions
Overcome the Holiday Hustle: Simple strategies for an organized life
As the holiday season approaches, many struggle to balance work, family, and tasks, often feeling overwhelmed. This session, led by Kristin Economos, Senior Director of the Adams Leadership Institute at Drake University, will focus on simplifying life with easy routines to stay organized and reduce stress. Learn how to align your calendar, to-do list, and priorities for a more manageable, less stressful holiday season.
Future-Proofed Marketing: You, Me, & Our Cyborg Audiences
Your brand’s audience is increasingly interconnected through technology, making them almost cyborg-like in their digital engagement. Join Drake alum Greg Swan for an insightful session on the latest trends in digital, social, A.I., and emerging technologies shaping marketing today. Discover future-proofed strategies to reach and engage these tech-fueled audiences effectively. Come ready with questions and get actionable insights for the future of marketing. Note: This session is designed for humans, but robots are welcome too!
Inside the Dugout: Sports Reporting with Carrie Muskat, JO'78
Join us for a conversation with Carrie Muskat, JO’78, a veteran sportswriter with over 30 years of experience, including 18 years covering the Chicago Cubs for MLB.com. Carrie will share insights from her career, including covering the Cubs’ 2016 World Series win and iconic sports moments like Michael Jordan’s switch to baseball. She will offer behind-the-scenes stories and advice for aspiring journalists. This session is perfect for sports fans, aspiring writers, or anyone interested in compelling storytelling from the world of baseball.
Box Lunch Lifestyle: Crafting Your Own Path to a More Satisfying Life
Are you ending your workdays feeling unfulfilled? If you’re ready to change that, Cheryl K. Johnson, AS’90 and her book “Box Lunch Lifestyle” offers a simple strategy to reclaim your spark during lunch breaks. In this session, learn how to fuel your body and start building a better life, one lunch break at a time. The session will be moderated by Matthew Mitchell, Associate Professor at Drake.
Political Journalism: Reporting on Democracy
Join us for a discussion on the challenges of covering elections and political reporting with Linley Sanders, AS’16, JO’16, polls reporter for The Associated Press, and Matt Vasilogambros, AS’11, JO’11, lead reporter on voting rights for Stateline. Linley writes about polls and surveys, including the AP VoteCast survey of the American electorate, while Matt focuses on voting rights and election administration. The conversation was moderated by Amy McCoy, assistant professor of strategic political communication at Drake, who brings over two decades of experience in political reporting and public affairs.
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