Second Annual Mississippi State New Narrative Festival and Conference

Coffee Served

Welcome: Dr. John Forde, APR, Professor and Head, Department of Communication, MSU

Welcome and Event Introduction: Steve Soltis, Senior Advisor, MAS Leadership Communication, Executive in Residence at University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Communication Advisory Board Member, Atlanta

Emcee Introduction: Dain Dunston, Owner, Executive Coaching and Communications, Austin

Mississippi State’s Research and International Impact
Dr. Mark Keenum, President, MSU

Communication for Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits: How We Feed Mississippians
Robert St. John, Chef and Author, Extra Table, Hattiesburg

Peggy Gardner, Senior Director of Public Relations, UPS, Atlanta

Laura McPhail, APR, Communications Manager, National Strategic Planning and Analysis Research Center, MSU

Kylie Tuttle, Senior Communication Major (Public Relations Concentration), Department of Communication, MSU

Moderator: Steve Soltis, Senior Advisor, MAS Leadership Communication, Executive in Residence at University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Communication Advisory Board Member, Atlanta

Barie Carmichael, Senior Counselor, APCO Worldwide, Batten Fellow, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia

Lunch

Invocation: Michael Ball, Director, Baptist Student Union, MSU

Welcome: Mayor Lynn Spruill, Starkville

The Honorable Gregg Harper, Former Congressman, Pearl

Dana Bolden, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Corteva Agriscience – The Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, Atlanta

(Interviewed by Steve Soltis, Senior Advisor, MAS Leadership Communication, Executive in Residence at University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Communication Advisory Board Member, Atlanta)

George W. Bryan, Sr., Businessman, Former CEO of Sara Lee Foods, Founder of Old Waverly Golf Club, Co-Founder of Mossy Oak Golf Club, West Point

Reception – Tastes and Sounds of Starkville – Restaurants, Brewers, Vendors, Music

Participating Restaurants, Brewers, and Soft Drink Distributor

     Bulldog Burger – Sloppy Joe Sliders

     Oby’s – Red Beans and Rice

     Restaurant Tyler – Pimento and Cheese Sliders on Focaccia Bread

     Rosey Baby – Beignets

     Ruby Tuesday – Classic Barbecue Ribs, Hickory Bourbon Ribs

     The Veranda – Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

     Clark Beverage Group – Soft Drinks

     Golden Triangle Brewers – Beers

Student Work Showcase

Student Musical Performers

Vault Room

(Students first hour and non-students second hour)

Have an idea for a coffee table book loaded with eye-popping photography? A suspense novel that would wow John Grisham fans? A textbook that would truly captivate undergrads? A sports book or documentary everyone would talk about? Pitch your idea for a maximum of 90 seconds to one of four established publishing representatives!

Coordinator: Joe Lee, Editor-in-Chief, Dogwood Press, Brandon

Moderator: Dr. Sue Minchew, Past President, Starkville Friends of the Library

Additional Participants:

Mike Frascogna Jr., Senior Partner, Frascogna Courtney PLLC, Jackson

Lisa McMurtray, Editorial Assistant, University Press of Mississippi, Jackson

Sinclair Rishel, Associate Editor, Nautilus Publishing Company, Oxford

Flyer Register Pitch Slam Session – Do’s and Don’ts

Introduction and Opening Comments: Glenn McCullough, Executive Director of the Mississippi Economic Development Authority, Jackson

Steve Azar Narrative and Performance

Coffee Served

Ken Askew, Managing Director, MUFG, San Francisco

(Interviewed by Steve Soltis, Senior Advisor, MAS Leadership Communication, Executive in Residence at University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Communication Advisory Board Member, Atlanta)

Dr. Ed Holliday, Co-Chair of the Tupelo/Lee County Chapter of Mission Mississippi for over 10 years, Tupelo

Jason Hibbs, Instructor and Broadcast Coordinator, Department of Communication, MSU

Dr. Giles Lindley, Retired Methodist Minister, Lecturer, Department of Communication, MSU

Dr. Philip Poe, Assistant Professor and Journalism Coordinator, Department of Communication, MSU

Moderator: Steve Soltis, Senior Advisor, MAS Leadership Communication, Executive in Residence at University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Communication Advisory Board Member, Atlanta

Robbie Coblentz, Writer and Producer, One Night in March Documentary, Starkville

Jackie Wofford, Player on 1962-1963 Team, Starkville

As part of an effort to encourage more young women to choose careers in technology, the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) and Mississippi State University will recognize 82 high-school women for their accomplishments and aspirations in computing. The young women are awardees of the Award for Aspirations in Computing, which recognizes high-school women for their computing-related achievements and interests. The program was established to encourage young women to pursue educational and career opportunities in technology fields. Winners, honorable mention, and rising star awards will be recognized at the concurrent Aspirations reception to acknowledge outstanding aptitude and interest in technology, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for post-secondary education.

Leader: Dr. Sarah Lee, Associate Clinical Professor, Assistant Department Head, and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, MSU

Paul Gallo, Radio Personality, SuperTalk Mississippi, Statewide, Jackson

Derek Rogers, General Manager, WCBI TV, Columbus

Panel of MSU Student Leaders

Moderator: Dr. Philip Poe, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, MSU

Participating Restaurants, Brewers, and Soft Drink Distributor

     1883 Smokehouse – Barbecue Pulled Pork

     Central Station Grill –  Cheese Bite Platter

     Rosey Baby – Beignets

     Ruby Tuesday – Classic Barbecue Ribs, Hickory Bourbon Ribs

     Sweet Peppers Deli – Cookies

     Clark Beverage Group – Soft Drinks

     Golden Triangle Brewers – Beers

Student Internship and Resume Critique Roundtable Session