Monday, May 19 |
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3:00 p.m. |
Optional Tour (Leaves from the Courtyard Marriott) Enjoy a visit to the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library, John Grisham Room, and Templeton Music Museum. If interested in this free tour, email Harriet Laird at [email protected]. |
2:30-4:30 p.m. |
Conference Registration |
5:00 p.m. |
Welcome to CPRAM 2025 |
5:15-6:00 |
Q of the D: Unlocking the Power of Curiosity in Conversation Jan Risher, Cultural Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune & Baton Rouge Advocate Author of “Q of the Day: Encouraging Conversation & Connection |
6:15 p.m. |
Welcome Reception The Landing, Rooftop, 706 University Drive |
7:30 p.m. |
Dinner On Your Own |
Tuesday, May 20 |
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8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast |
9 a.m. - 9:45 p.m. |
“Writing in Color: A Conversation with Rick Bragg” Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, best-selling author, and Southern Living magazine columnist who’ll share insights from his remarkable career. Known for books like All Over but the Shoutin’, Ava’s Man, and many others, he won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing for his gripping coverage of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. |
9:45 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
Break/Prizes |
10:00-10:45 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions Writing Rick Bragg “Ode to St. Augustine: Be seen. Be heard. Be kind. Belong.” Jan Risher |
10:45-11:00 a.m. |
Break |
11:00-11:45 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions Writing Rick Bragg “Ode to St. Augustine: Be seen. Be heard. Be kind. Belong.” Jan Risher |
Noon-1:30 p.m. |
Lunch On Your Own |
1:40-2:20 p.m. |
Managing Reputational Issues Sid Salter, Vice President for Strategic Communications & Director of Public Affairs, Mississippi State University |
2:20 p.m. |
Break |
2:30-3:15 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions (choose 1 of 3) Basics of Using AI in Writing and Editing Laura Braddick, Associate Director, Communications, University of Alabama Designing with Generative AI Tony Boutwell, Visual Media Director, Meridian Community College Using Ambassador and Influencer Programs to Elevate Your Brand BK Covington, Marketing Coordinator, University of Alabama |
3:15 p.m. |
Break |
3:30-4:15 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions (choose 1 of 3) Basics of Using AI in Writing and Editing Laura Braddick, Associate Director, Communications, University of Alabama Designing with Generative AI Tony Boutwell, Visual Media Director, Meridian Community College Using Ambassador and Influencer Programs to Elevate Your Brand BK Covington, Marketing Coordinator, University of Alabama |
4:15-4:30 p.m. |
Announcements/Door Prizes |
5:45-6:30 p.m. |
Social |
6:30 p.m. |
Awards Dinner |
Wednesday, May 21 |
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9 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast (Board also Meets) |
9:30 a.m. |
Business Meeting (Full Membership) |
9:50 a.m. |
Engaging in the Digital Age: Reach Your Audience Across Generations Thomas Bourgeois, Associate Vice Provost for Student Success & Dean of Students Thomas Broadus, Chief Marketing Officer Mississippi State University |
10:30 a.m. |
Short Break/Prize |
10:40-11:10 a.m. |
Plenary Session Increasing PR, Market Reach with Partners |
11:10 a.m. |
Final Conference Remarks |