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Where to find us (in person)

We’ll be having the conference on the campus of Harding University Here’s a quick link to the plancast page set up by Keith Crawford: We’ll be using the Heritage Building. Keynotes will be in Cone Chapel. Rooms 209, 210, and … Continue reading

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Where to find us (online)

We’re on Twitter with @BraveNewMedia1. We also have an event page on Facebook, titled “Brave New Media Conference.”

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About the Speakers: Casey Neese (keynote)

Casey Neese is the social media manager at Heifer International, a global development nonprofit that works to end hunger and poverty by providing livestock and training to smallholder farmers in more than 50 countries. Casey and his team build vibrant … Continue reading

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About the Speakers: Keith Crawford (keynote)

Keith Crawford is a believer in the power of networks. He’s been a Network Engineer for the past 10 years, specializing in network infrastructure and security. Four years ago he discovered the revolutionary power of social networks to connect people … Continue reading

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About the Speakers: Ian Thomas (breakout session)

Ian Thomas is an adjunct professor currently teaching at Pulaski Technical College. Most of his research is in contemporary literature and popular culture and has recently focused on the role of the big novel in American culture. When not teaching … Continue reading

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About the Speakers: Dr. Mark Elrod (breakout session)

Dr. Mark Elrod has been teaching political science at Harding University since 1987. He holds degrees from David Lipscomb (BA, ’84) , Vanderbilt University (PhD, ’94) and teaches courses on international relations, political theory, comparative politics, and American foreign policy. … Continue reading

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About the Speakers: Alex Cone (keynote)

Alex Cone is the Online Branding Manager for the New York City Charter School Center, an independent non-profit committed to expanding access to high-quality public schools for all students regardless of where they live and the challenges they face. He … Continue reading

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About the Speakers: Dr. Donna Bowman (breakout session)

Donna Bowman is Associate Professor and Associate Dean of the Honors College at the University of Central Arkansas.  She holds a  doctorate in theology from the University of Virginia.  Her books include The Divine Decision: A Process Doctrine of Election (Westminster … Continue reading

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ANNOUNCING: BRAVE NEW MEDIA

HUmanity, the Harding chapter of Roosevelt Institute, and the Harding College of Communications are proud to announce the Brave New Media Conference! Brave New Media is a social media conference scheduled to be held on the campus of Harding University … Continue reading

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