Rita Cosby is one of the nation's top talk radio personalities. On June 24th, she shared some wisdom from a lengthy career in the media at Touro College. Cosby was the commencement speaker for the college's School of Career and Applied Studies. The ceremony was held at t... Read More
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis Delivers Closing Keynote Address at the ALA Conference
The American Library Association's annual conference got some added star power as they closed proceedings last week. Actress Jamie Lee Curtis was the conference's closing keynote speaker. She addressed attendees on June 28th from 10-11:30 a.m. There is no question that it was... Read More
GoldieBlox Founder Debbie Sterling Speaks at Peer-to-Peer Innovate Montana Symposium
Montana small business owners will receive a special presentation next week. The Peer-to-Peer Innovative Montana Symposium will be held in Billings on July 13-14. It will stand to instill useful business tools and provide ample networking opportunities. Goldie Box founder Debbi... Read More
Orange is the New Black Actress Diane Guerrero Keynotes ALA President’s Program
As a star of the hit Netflix series "Orange is the New Black", Diane Guerrero has a large platform on one of the most popular shows running today. She recently got the opportunity to keynote a special event at the American Library Association Annual Conference. Guerrero spoke at t... Read More
Bestselling Author Michael Eric Dyson Keynotes American Library Association Conference
Bestselling author Michael Eric Dyson got the opportunity recently to speak to one of the largest gatherings of librarians and publishers in the world. He was a keynote speaker at the American Library Association Annual Conference. The conference was held June 23-28 in Orlando. There... Read More
One of the pioneers of EBase development spoke at the dedication of the first structure of its kind in North America at the end of June. Polar explorer Robert Swan was on hand on June 24th to see the EBase open at Apple Ridge Farm in Copper Hill, Virginia. The EBase is a fully sustain... Read More
Bestselling Author Michael Tougias Holds Massachusetts Book Discussion Next Week
Next week, bestselling author Michael Tougias will be talking about a couple of his books in Massachusetts. He will be in Mattapoisett on July 8th at Old Rochester Regional Junior High School. From 7-9 p.m., Tougias will be in the media center. He will discuss, "The Finest H... Read More
Leading seismologist Lucy Jones has made Pasadena, California her home. On June 23rd, she was the keynote speaker at an important leadership event for women in her community. Jones spoke at the Women Involved in South Pasadena Political Action annual summer cocktail party. WISPP... Read More