Podcasts about summer conference

At CCL's 2025 Summer Conference and Lobby Day in D.C. last month, we were privileged to hear from Amanda Ripley in a keynote conversation with CCL's Illinois State Coordinator Alex Marianyi. We want every CCLer to have a chance to hear Amanda's powerful message and Alex's takeaways, so this month's meeting features recorded highlights from their keynote session. Amanda Ripley is a New York Times bestselling author, a Washington Post contributing columnist, and the co-founder of Good Conflict, a media and training company that helps people reimagine conflict. She has written three award-winning, nonfiction books about three very different subjects: High Conflict, The Smartest Kids in the World, and The Unthinkable. Previously, Ripley spent a decade writing about human behavior for Time magazine in New York, Washington, and Paris.

Summary of “LIVE from MCA Summer Conference - SPECIAL EPISODE” (The Collective US Podcast, Ep. 59)This special live episode of The Collective US podcast was recorded at the Michigan Community Action (MCA) Summer Conference in Grand Rapids. Hosted by Erica Austin and Ryan Buck of the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA), the episode features a panel of executive directors from across the state: Stephanie Kasprzak (Monroe County Opportunity Program), Gustavo Perez (Kent County Community Action), Lisa Bolen (MCA & Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency), and Joe Nolan (Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action).Each leader shares their origin stories in community action work, reflecting on their personal motivations and paths to leadership, from being Head Start participants and nonprofit workers to city council members and professors. Their deep-rooted commitment to anti-poverty efforts and equity is a unifying thread.The conversation touches on:Legacy & Leadership: The importance of mentorship, succession planning, and building strong teams for future impact.Historic Milestones: Expansion of Head Start and Early Head Start, transportation programs, and senior services. Organizations like Kent County CAA delivering 113,000 food boxes in a year, or Monroe's Christmas basket program, highlight the scale of community support.Partnerships: A central theme—collaborating with churches, schools, contractors, and other agencies to stretch resources and amplify impact.Adaptability & Resilience: Panelists discuss their nimble responses to COVID-19, policy changes, and community needs—like launching mobile outreach vans in the UP or opening new PACE centers in rural counties.Funding Uncertainty: With CSBG and other funding facing threats, directors balance transparency with reassurance to their staff while continuing to advocate at state and federal levels.Success Stories: Moving testimonials include helping a formerly homeless single father and son rebuild their life, and a senior who felt remembered at Christmas after decades working for La-Z-Boy.Economic Impact: Community Action Agencies are significant employers and economic drivers in their regions—contributing millions to local economies through workforce development, small business contracting, and services.The episode concludes with a lighthearted “rapid fire” round where panelists imagine Community Action as a superhero (“Captain Perseverance”), dream up an official holiday (“CAA Day”), and share their vision for systemic change (eradicating poverty through guaranteed basic needs).Listeners are encouraged to learn more, donate to their local Community Action Agency, and attend the podcast breakout session at the conference.To support:Statewide: micommunityaction.org/donateNorthwest Michigan: nmcaa.net/donate

Msgr. Roger J. Landry 2025 Napa Institute Summer Conference Napa, California July 25, 2025   To view today’s keynote, please click below:    To listen to the audio of the conference, please click below: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/7.25.25_Msgr._Roger_Landry_Napa_Institute_copy.mp3   To download the PDF slides of the keynote, please click below:  2025 Napa Institute Crossing the Threshold of Hope […] The post Crossing the Threshold of Hope, 2025 Napa Institute Summer Conference, July 25, 2025 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

In this lively on-location episode of The Collective Us, hosts Erica Austin and Ryan Buck attend the Michigan Community Action (MCA) Summer Conference in Grand Rapids. They speak with attendees, leaders, and partners to highlight the conference's sessions, energy, and impact on Michigan's Community Action Network.Brian McGrain, MCA Executive Director, explains that the conference blends inspiration, education, and networking. It helps staff from Michigan's 27 Community Action Agencies connect, recharge, and learn from one another.Sessions include organizational guidance, new funding and reporting practices, leadership development, and even wellness offerings like yoga at dawn.The conference balances 14+ hour days with reflection time, celebrating staff while addressing the emotional toll of front-line service work.Speaker Shannon Cohen emphasized “replenishment” over self-care—reminding staff to refuel emotionally to better serve others.The message resonated across the conference, affirming the importance of caring for the caregiver.Rebecca Kraus, longtime LDI instructor, discussed the nine-month program designed to build leadership capacity for emerging and mid-level managers.LDI focuses on communication, behavioral dynamics, and personal coaching. Peer learning and one-on-one mentorship are critical.Kraus is stepping down, with Stephanie Kasprzak (program co-founder) and Michelle Stevens taking over and enhancing the curriculum to align with Emerging Leaders and the national CCAP certification.The training path is intentionally designed to cultivate future leaders. Many executive directors across Michigan have gone through LDI.Stevens and Kasprzak emphasized inclusive design, peer support, and reducing the learning curve for young leaders.Gustavo Perez, Director of Kent County Community Action, described this year's service project: decorating food boxes with uplifting artwork.The goal is to bring smiles and messages of hope to struggling families. Volunteers found joy and purpose in contributing creatively.Attendees shared key takeaways:AI's role in community action.Leadership skills and mental health in the workplace.Innovative programs like OLSA's “Rx Kids,” offering new moms $1,500 to use freely.Relationship-building and peer support were among the most appreciated elements.Attendees suggested songs like "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake and "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees—highlighting the conference's vibrant, uplifting energy.MCA and conference participants stressed that Community Action is more than service—it's a movement powered by hope, data, and shared mission.Erica and Ryan encourage donations to local community action agencies and invite listeners to share the podcast to spread awareness.Three Words to Sum It All Up?Innovative. Inspiring. Engaging.

The July 2025 CCL meeting focused on midyear updates to the 2025 Roadmap, highlighting key accomplishments like nationwide in-district drop-offs, introduction of the bipartisan Foreign Pollution Fee Act, and a full-court press to protect clean energy tax credits. Despite setbacks from the recent budget reconciliation bill, CCL's VP of Communications emphasized the significant positive impact of volunteer advocacy in softening harmful provisions and building long-term bipartisan support for clean energy. Volunteers across the country were encouraged to share local wins and continue showing up, with an eye on sustained progress through grassroots pressure. Looking ahead, the spotlight turned to the upcoming Summer Conference and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. Interim Executive Director Ricky Bradley celebrated the 860+ registrants and the powerful sense of belonging the event offers. Government Affairs leaders Jenn Tyler and Mindy Ahler provided insight into lobbying strategy, the importance of constituent presence, and how everyone, even those not attending in person, can amplify impact through coordinated calls to Congress. The meeting wrapped with a review of July's actions, including using local media, social media sharing, and event planning to build visibility and momentum in communities nationwide.

In Citizens Climate Radio's newest installment of our  policy series, hosts Elissa Tennant and Dana Nuccitelli dive deep into the latest updates from Capitol Hill. With the Senate Finance Committee's budget proposal now public, they unpack what it means for the clean energy tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act. How do the House and Senate versions compare? What would repealing these tax credits cost American households and jobs? What role does energy security—and even AI—play in the clean energy conversation? Elissa and Dana bring clarity to a complex policy moment and offer listeners tangible next steps for action. You'll also hear about upcoming CCL leadership changes, summer conference plans, and two thoughtful listener voicemails—including one from someone who really wants to bring back Energy Star.

In Citizens Climate Radio's latest installment of our policy series, hosts Elissa Tennant and Dana Nuccitelli dive deep into the latest updates from Capitol Hill. With the Senate Finance Committee's budget proposal now public, they unpack what it means for the clean energy tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act. How do the House and Senate versions compare? What would repealing these tax credits cost American households and jobs? What role does energy security—and even AI—play in the clean energy conversation? Elissa and Dana bring clarity to a complex policy moment and offer listeners tangible next steps for action. You'll also hear about upcoming CCL leadership changes, summer conference plans, and two thoughtful listener voicemails—including one from someone who really wants to bring back Energy Star.

In the latest episode of CEA's podcast, early-career educators Ashley Beal (Hamden) and Emily Gunzburg (Manchester) join CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey for a powerful conversation about what it means to be a new educator today—and why union involvement is important from the very beginning.  The CEA Early Career program provides workshops and social opportunities for newer educators to connect with one another and learn more about the union and the support available to teachers. There will be opportunities to get involved during CEA's Summer Conference, which takes place August 6-7—registration opens in early June.  Know an early-career educator who demonstrates a strong commitment to unionism and advocacy for teacher rights? Nominate them for a CEA Education Champion Award!

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by first-time guest Bethany Bertram, President of Trobec's Bus Service and the Minnesota School Bus Operators Association (MSBOA). Bethany opens up by talking about her background—growing up in the school bus industry and how that eventually allowed her to take a leadership role at Trobec's Bus Service and MSBOA. She shares what it's been like serving as MSBOA President and the pride she feels in the group's accomplishments over the past several years. Curt and Bethany also talk about the many features of the state of Minnesota and how visitors can enjoy their time there. Bethany shares some of her personal interests including her husband and daughter, traveling, and she also discloses her favorite place to unwind. The duo closes by highlighting the MSBOA 2025 Summer Conference this June 16-17 at Ruttger's Bay Resort in Deerwood, MN. Become a podcast subscriber and don't miss an episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Vendor Partners should reach out to us to hear about our comprehensive advertising packages that will help you hit your target audience - school transportation professionals!Support the show

In this episode of 'Reimagined Childhood' brought to you by the Early Childhood Christian Network, host Monica Healer and guest Stephanie Rogers explore practical strategies for making early childhood education engaging and effective. They discuss seven foundational ways children learn: through satisfaction, curiosity, relationships, sensory engagement, play, imitation, and repetition. The conversation underscores the challenges teachers face, including the impact of screen time on attention spans, and offers creative solutions such as introducing novel items like record players and encouraging sensory play. Stephanie also emphasizes the importance of slowing down and focusing on developmental appropriateness to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. This episode aims to rejuvenate educators who feel stuck in a rut, providing innovative ideas for banishing boredom and enhancing classroom engagement.   00:00 Introduction 00:40 Guest Introduction 01:32 Welcome, Stephanie Rogers 12:24 Summer Conference 14:44 Continuing with Stephanie Rogers 29:41 Conversation Wrap-Up 30:56 Conclusion

Dale joins the show to talk about this summer's Chesterton conference, July 24-26 in New Orleans! It's a veritable Mardi Gras party for the podcast. Be sure to stick around until the end of the episode for a fun game, and test your knowledge of cajun cuisine! Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/  Music credit: Composition: traditional; Performance: United States Air Force Band of the West, Gateway Brass; Recording: United States Air Force, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/

Send us a textIn this episode of "Growing With Proficiency The Podcast," we dive into five game-changing, low-prep strategies that can transform your world language classroom. Whether you're looking to build stronger connections with your students, make reading more interactive, or boost student output with minimal prep, these ideas have you covered. From using class passwords to energize daily routines, to implementing silent discussions that promote deep reflection and collaboration, you'll find practical and powerful tools to enhance your teaching. Plus, stick around for a special invitation to a private tour of the Growing With Proficiency Spanish Teacher Academy! Don't miss out on these simple yet transformative ideas that can make a big impact in your classroom.Links and ResourcesSign up for our private tour of Growing With Proficiency The Spanish Teacher Academy at  growingwithproficiency.com/tourSign up to receive the template for Character Autopsy here Episode 9 of GWP The PodcastEpisode 56 and 57 of GWP The PodcastI'm excited to share that the 2024 Klett World Languages Back 2 School Conference is now open, and the best part? It's asynchronous, so you can dive in at your own pace! I'll be there as one of the keynote speakers alongside the amazing Joe Dale, and we're joined by an incredible lineup of experts.Use code CLAUDIA for 30% off. Click here to get your ticket.

After French President Emmanuel Macron rejected the idea of naming a prime minister from the left-wing New Popular Front coalition, saying a leftist government would immediately be ousted by all other parties, many French business leaders gathering at the employer federation Medef's annual conference voiced optimism that the pro-business environment of the past seven years would be maintained. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to Laurent Saint-Martin, President of Business France, about the current business climate. 

As suspense continues over who will become France's next prime minister…. the country's largest employer federation, Medef, kicked off its annual "back to school" conference on the theme of ''power''. The US presidential election, regional conflicts and trade tensions are also high on business leaders' minds. Frane 24's Yuka Royer speaks to Boris Lombard, President of KSB, about challenges facing the industrial sector. 

On this episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured an interview between Gary Pinkus, McKinsey & Company's Chairman of North America, and Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., from W&D's 2024 Summer Conference. They touched on Strauss' approach to business and leadership, his origin story – from childhood ambitions of running a movie company and toying with the notion of being a performer to deciding to run a business in the creative space – milestones of his career including greenlighting the movie Dirty Dancing, the ins and outs of the largest industry, in the entertainment world: gaming, his breakdown of AI and its future impact on the workforce, what he's experiencing as a CRE investor, and what to expect in 2025.

In this special episode, all four hosts come together from their summer conference in Lander, Wyoming. Tune in as they delve into different forms of literature and discuss why literature is so important.

While it's clear that we're living through an uncertain time in history, there's one thing Willy is confident in – the strength of our country to get through challenging times. On this Walker Webcast, we featured Willy's opening remarks from W&D's Summer Conference in Sun Valley. Listen to his take on consumer confidence, housing prices, asset classes including hospitality and office, the impact that climate change is having on your bottom line, single and multifamily housing starts, the impact of AI, impactful global leaders, and much more.

David Henrie (Wizards of Waverly Place, Mall Cop, Reagan) is director of the upcoming film 'Monster Summer'. John Blanford (Free Guy and Bad Boys) is a producer.MONSTER SUMMERhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUEZK5m4H_E

Andy is President of Vagabond Missions building friendship with and serving teens in urban and inner-city communities. Patrick is Head of Development for Christ in the City which serves the homeless through authentic friendship. https://vagabondmissions.com/https://christinthecity.org/

Bill and Garry are co-founders of Coronation Media, a premium producer of values-aligned entertainment content.https://www.coronationmedia.com/

Fr. Roger J. Landry 2024 Napa Institute Summer Conference Meritage Resort, Napa, Institute “What Does It Mean To Be Human” July 26, 2024   To listen to an audio recording of today’s talk, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/7.26.24_Napa_the_Social_Nature_of_Man_1.mp3   To watch the video of the talk, please click below:  [coming…]   To download the slides for […] The post The Social Nature of the Human Person, 2024 Napa Institute Summer Conference, July 26, 2024 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

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Ryan Keating (California State University—San Bernardino) talks about the Irish in the Civil War

A panel from CWI's 2024 Summer Conference about atrocities in the Civil War. What defined an atrocity? What were the different types of atrocity? Historians Jaime Martinez, Cecily Zander, Ethan Rafuse, Angela Riotto and Aaron Sheehan-Dean explore this difficult topic. 

Sunday, June 9, 2024, 10:45 am. Frances Clarke (The University of Sydney), Rebecca Jo Plant (University of California, San Diego), Jim Broomall (Shepherd University). Moderator: Brian Luskey (West Virginia University) explore the question "Did Civil War Soldiers Hide the Real War?"

Host Drananda Summons reflects on the Summer Conference 2024 experience. Be Encouraged

Refuge of Mt. Olive first in person Summer Conference 2024 in Berkeley California with Drananda Summons as the Keynote Speaker. Be Encouraged

Thomas R. Flagel is associate professor of history at Columbia State Community College in Tennessee. The author of several books, Flagel has also worked with multiple historic preservation groups including the Civil War Trust and the National Park Service.   Union and Confederate veterans meet at Gettysburg on the 50th anniversary of the battle This June 29-July 4 reunion drew over 55,000 official attendees plus thousands more who descended upon a town of 4,000 during the scorching summer of 1913, with the promise of little more than a cot and two blankets, military fare, and the presence of countless adversaries from a horrific war. Most were revisiting a time and place in their personal history that involved acute physical and emotional trauma. Contrary to popular belief, veterans were not motivated to attend by a desire for reconciliation, nor did the Great Reunion produce a general sense of a reunified country. The reconciliation premise, advanced by several major speeches at the anniversary, lived in rhetoric more than fact. Recent scholarship effectively dismantles this "Reconciliation of 1913" mythos, finding instead that sectionalism and lingering hostilities largely prevailed among veterans and civilians. Flagel examines how individual veterans viewed the reunion, what motivated them to attend, how they acted and reacted once they arrived, and whether these survivors found what they were personally seeking. While politicians and the press characterized the veterans as relics of a national crusade, Flagel focuses on four men who come to the reunion for different and very individual reasons. Flagel's book adds significantly to Gettysburg literature and to Civil War historiography.   Source: Publisher

Cecily N. Zander is a historian of the Civil War era and the American West. At Texas Woman's University, she offers courses on American history, military history, memory and popular culture. She received her PhD from Penn State in 2021. Her first book, The Army Under Fire: Antimilitarism in the Civil War Era, will be published by Louisiana State University Press in February 2024. She also serves as chief historian at Emerging Civil War, a popular outlet for accessible writing about the Civil War era.   It has been over 150 years since the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, a disastrous time in Minnesota history. The war had a profound impact in shaping Minnesota as we know it today. This site is a resource for learning about the war, its causes, and its far-reaching consequences.   Join us on YouTube for an interview with Dr. Zander. Click here

Host Drananda Summons discusses the first in person service of Refuge of Mt. Olive. Be Encouraged

It's CWI Summer Conference time again and we will release random talks from the weekend as we are able. Here is one done by Ronald C White on Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, in support of his new book "On Great Fields: The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain." This talk was given on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

Join us live from D.C. as over a thousand CCLers converge to work together on climate solutions and meet with Congress! Flannery Winchester, CCL's Senior Director of Communications, will host this call and will be joined by former CCLers who now work in Congress. Our old friends will talk about what life is like on “the other side” and give invaluable perspectives on CCL and lobby meetings. We'll also give you a fly-on-the-wall experience of conference life as we walk the halls of the Omni Shoreham chatting to CCL staff and interns along the way.  Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Highlights (7:34) Conversation with CCL Alum Hill Staffers Morgan and Kesten (27:50) Q&A Discussion (30:58) CCL's April Actions (33:35) Rachel's Message to CCL! June Action Sheet: https://cclusa.org/actionsheet  Summer Conference: https://cclusa.org/summer    Pre-Call Video:  https://vimeo.com/954652376 

Join CCL's State and Local Media Coordinator Charlotte Ward for a training that will provide a broad overview of the opportunities chapters have as we prepare for summer and our Summer Conference to engage with their local news media on climate solutions.  Presentation Slides:  https://cclusa.org/2024-media-opportunities 

Dr. Stacey Clardy discusses the upcoming 2024 AAN Summer Conference, which will take place both online and in person in Atlanta, GA from July 19-20. Click the link to learn more!  

On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, join Sarah Sample and Dominic Butchko from the MACo Policy Team as they take listeners on a 'rapid round ride' through MACo's major portfolio of issues from the just-wrapped 2024 legislative session. From affordable housing to public safety, firefighters, and health, they'll highlight MACo's big wins and key county concerns. Plus, don't miss their sneak peek at the upcoming Summer Conference in Ocean City! Tune in now to catch all the excitement.

In this bonus episode, you'll get an inside look at the 2024 Lecture Breakers Virtual Summer Conference! Who are the speakers? What are the live video session topics? What's the private podcast and who are the featured guests? Learn more and register today! LectureBreakersConference.com Get the Show Notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB154

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In this episode, FSA speaks with Mickey Osterreicher, the general counsel of the National Press Photographers Association. Mickey presented during the Florida Sheriffs Association's Summer Conference in Tampa on the topic of balancing citizens' First Amendment rights with the operational challenges of law enforcement. He is also a reserve deputy in New York and brings a well-rounded perspective to both public safety as well as supporting a free and vibrant press.

On the latest Walker Webcast, we featured Willy's opening remarks from this year's Summer Conference in Sun Valley – and you won't want to miss his perspective on where the CRE industry and economy are headed. You'll hear his take on Fed policy, the future of office, the need for younger leadership in our country, AI's massive implications to businesses and health, the economics of climate change and how it'll impact our society, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.

The four hosts join together for a discussion on Larry Chapp's Confessions of a Catholic Worker: Our Moment of Christian Witness - the focus of this year's Companion's Summer Conference.

Delivered on Sunday, June 11, 2023 by Dr. Megan Kate Nelson at the 2023 CWI Summer Conference at Gettysburg College. From Megan's website: "Hi there! I'm Megan Kate Nelson, a writer, historian, road cyclist, and cocktail enthusiast. I am the author of The Three-Cornered War: The Union, the Confederacy, and Native Peoples in the Fight for the West (Scribner, 2020), which was a Finalist for the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in History. My new book, Saving Yellowstone: Exploration and Preservation in Reconstruction America was published by Scribner on March 1, 2022, the 150th anniversary of the Yellowstone Act, which created the first national park in the world. Saving Yellowstone has won the 2023 Spur Award for Historical Nonfiction, and is one of Smithsonian Magazine‘s Top Ten Books in History for 2022. I am an expert in the history of the American Civil War, the U.S. West, and popular culture, and have written articles about these topics for The New York Times, Washington Post, TIME, The Atlantic, Slate, and Smithsonian Magazine. A fellow of the Society of American Historians, I am also a regular guest on radio shows and TV documentaries about western history and popular culture. Before leaving academia to write full-time in 2014, I taught U.S. history and American Studies at Texas Tech University, Cal State Fullerton, Harvard, and Brown. I earned my BA in History and Literature from Harvard University and my PhD in American Studies from the University of Iowa."   If you like these glimpses into all of the awesome history-related events and programs in Gettysburg, please consider becoming a Patron so that we can continue to do so. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg

Early on in the life of Addressing Gettysburg, Dr. Peter Carmichael became a friend and supporter of the show. Patrons, you might already know that the vast majority of the authors we have on the show are due to Pete's assistance. He got us on UNC Press's book reviewer list and that has enable us to bring these guests to you each month. Pete also invited AG to cover the conference in 2022 and 2023 and again in 2024 so we can bring the events and guests to you, wherever you are. He also loves to wear scarves. I do urge you to try your best to attend a conference ASAP. Thanks to Pete for all the work he does to spread the history of the deifining moment in American history, the Civil War and for his friendship to AG.    Peter S. Carmichael received his Ph.D. in History from Penn State University in 1996. His academic interests include 19th-century US history, Civil War and Reconstruction, southern history, public history and cultural history. Carmichael's most recent book, The War for the Common Soldier, was published by University of North Carolina Press in November 2018 as part of the Littlefield History of the Civil War Era series. The culmination of nearly ten years' work, this cultural history of soldiering in Civil War armies explores how soldiers endured the brutal and unpredictable existence of army life during the war years, drawing heavily on close examination of the letters and records left behind by individual soldiers from both the North and the South. His previous books include The Last Generation: Young Virginians in Peace, War, and Reunion (UNC, 2005) and Lee's Young Artillerist: William R. J. Pegram (Virginia, 1995). In addition to his books, he has also published a number of articles for both scholarly and popular journals, and he speaks frequently to general and scholarly audiences. Carmichael has recently appeared on the PBS Robert E. Lee documentary for the American Experience series and on the popular TV show “Who Do You Think You Are.” View Professor Carmichael's talks on C-SPAN. After completing his doctorate at Penn State University under Dr. Gary W. Gallagher, Professor Carmichael went on to teach at Western Carolina University, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and West Virginia University, before coming to Gettysburg College.  In addition to holding seasonal interpretive positions at several National Park Service sites, Carmichael served as Gettysburg National Military Park's first Scholar-in-Residence in 1999, and has developed a lasting relationship with the NPS. In addition to overseeing multiple interpretive workshops for National Park Service staff, he directed a 2010 seminar at Gettysburg NMP to discuss new interpretive approaches to the Civil War sesquicentennial and co-directed (with Jill Ogline Titus) the joint GC/GNMP conference, The Future of Civil War History: Looking Beyond the 150th in 2013.

Caroline Janney's (University of Virginia) talk, "The Gray Ghost: John Singleton Mosby," given on Sunday, June 11, 2023 in the CUB Ballroom at Gettysburg College.   Enjoying these tastes of what the Summer Conference is like? Grateful for them? Then, maybe it's time you joined the AG Community by becoming a Patron. 9 out of 10 dentists agree that you should. Just go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg and prepare to be overwhelmed with history content that can't be replicated. 

Kevin Levin, author of Searching For Black Confederates, talks about Robert gould Shaw and his time BEFORE the 54th Massachusetts. Lecture took place in the Mara Auditorium on June 10 at Gettysburg College.   Help us help you get more Gettysburg an d Civil War History. We are able to cover the entire Summer Conference because of our Patrons. Become one today if you'd like to hasve more Addressing Gettysburg. Go to www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg