Each April, the (CWA) brings an extravaganza of thought, conversation and performance to campus. Find yourself spoiled for choice on what to attend? Maybe these 10 selections will help.
Pick a series鈥攁ny series.
This year the conference is offering three special series: Space Exploration, Democracy Now and the Future of Food.
2302: Space Tourism For Fun and Profit
Tuesday, April 11, 11 a.m., UMC Center Ballroom
5312: Ripped From the Headlines
Friday, April 14, 11 a.m., UMC Center Ballroom
3300: Food Series Keynote Address: Why Food Matters; Nourishing Our Bodies and the Land
Wednesday, April 12, 11 a.m., UMC Center Ballroom
Trying something new.
Spurred by a student volunteer鈥檚 suggestion, the CWA will host two 鈥淗ometown Conversations鈥� about homelessness and sanctuary cities, with CWA speakers joined by local experts in these fields. The conference is also trying out 鈥淪peed Chatting鈥� in which attendees can meet seven of the speakers in person听for seven minutes each.
4956: Hometown Conversation: The Love Hate Relationship with Sanctuary Cities
Thursday, April 13, 5:30 p.m., Hale 270
3816: Speed Chatting: 7 Speakers, 7 minutes, 7 times!
Wednesday, April 12, 4 p.m., UMC Aspen Rooms
It鈥檚 not all panels.
While the Jazz Concert is perennially the hottest ticket in town, it鈥檚 not the only opportunity to see CWA attendees perform.
3156: Origin Stories
Wednesday, April 12, 10 a.m., ATLAS Black Box
4611: Jazz Master Class
Thursday, April 13, 2 p.m., Macky Auditorium
Stray off the beaten path.
While the majority of panels are held on main campus, a few selections are held at unique venues and off-campus locations. You can even listen to some of the conversations on the radio.
3966: The Courage to Leap into the Unknown
Wednesday, April 12, 5:30 p.m., Dairy Arts Center
Special CWA@Night off-campus event. Advance registration required on the CWA website
3056: KGNU: Tiny Houses and Livable Cities
Wednesday, April 12, 8:30 a.m. (listen to KGNU 88.5 FM/1390 AM)
Classics for a reason.
Join other attendees at these time-tested CWA traditions.
1350: Keynote Address: Humanity鈥檚 Exploration: From Earth to Mars and Beyond
Monday, April 10, 11:30 a.m., Macky Auditorium
2786: Ebert Interruptus I: Rushmore
Tuesday, April 11, 3:30 p.m., Muenzinger Auditorium
Even we couldn't just pick 10! Do听these 11 selections whet your appetite for more CWA experiences? , pick up a program or to find more.
