Inspiration from Unusual Sources/ Hunter Conference Schedule

(as of October 8, 2007)

8.15 - 9.15am

Plenary and Welcome

Keynote Speakers: Gerry Sexton and Brian McDermott

OHRD/MAQIN welcome

"Inspiring Stories"

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9.30 - 10.45am

Salsa, Sabor y Salud: A Unique Approach to Nutrition & Literacy Education for Families

(Michelle Chaudoir)

LEAP: Capitalizing on Synerigies to Improve Advising Resources 

 (Ann Groves-Lloyd et al)

Turning America's Pastime: Fantasy Baseball as Research Focus

 (Erica and Rich Halverson)

Turning Toward the Light: "Strengthening" Traditional Models of Change

 (Jody Jacobson)

Spirals & Coffee

 (Alberto Vargas)

ePocrates: A "Killer App" that Integrates Hand-held technology and Web-based Informatics for Medical Therapy

(Bill Reay and Nathan Kanous)

11 - Noon

On place, partnerships, and parsnips: Inspiration from Place Changes the Way Wisconsin Eats

(Erin Schneider)

EDI - Navigating Turbulent crossroads in Search of Success for All

 (Hazel Symonette)

Turning America's Pastime: Fantasy Baseball

 (Halversons)

Multiple modes of creative artistry: Syrinx Music Camp in Spain

 (Raquel Paraiso)

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12.15 - 1.30pm

LUNCH/ SYNTHESIS DISCUSSION:

How do we sustain innovation in resistant environments?

"Tools for Success"

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1.40 - 2.20pm

Critical Friends Process

(Don Schutt)

BrainReactions: Tools for Innovation

(Darin Eich/ Anand Chhatpar)

Harmonic Convergence: Using Music to Inspire Creativity

Quality Improvement, MD: A Checklist for Success

(Jose Valdez)

"Mini-Stories" : Further Exchanges of Successful Innovation

2.40 - 3.20pm

Appreciative Inquiry

 (Jay Ekleberry)

Right Brain Skills in a Left Brain World

 (Teri Balser)

High Drama: Improv Opens up Creative Channels

UW-MANIAC Forum: Sustaining an Innovation Network

3.30-4.30

Conclusion: Taking It Back - Applying Lessons Learned

Brian and Gerry