Session Two
Saturday, November 8, 2025
10:15 am – 11:15 am
Carroll University, Rankin Hall
A Picture Is Worth…
Rankin Hall, Room 201
Panelists:
Rich Koslowski
Cris Siqueira
Gene Kannenberg, Jr.
Moderated by Sue Kalinka
Description: Graphic novels and comic books are enjoyed by adults and kids alike. These authors will talk about the process of tying words to illustrations to tell a story and impact their audience.
Lessons In Politics
Rankin Hall, Room 230
Panelists:
Doug Moe
Katherine J. Cramer
B.J. Hollars
Moderated by Larry Nelson
Description: Whether historical or modern, political figures affect everyone’s lives. This will be a discussion on a variety of political figures and how they’ve shaped Wisconsin.
AI Effects On Writers & Readers
Rankin Hall, Room 240
Panelists:
Ross Hightower
Liesl Shurtliff
Lindsay Marie Morris
Aaron Nodolf
Moderated by Kathie Giorgio
Description: Everyone by now has heard of and been affected in some way by AI (Artificial Intelligence). The writers on this panel have all had their work stolen in order to train AI computer software. Let’s talk about how this happened, how this affects writers, and ultimately, affects readers too.
A Teacher’s Influence
Rankin Hall, Room 320
Panelists:
Mary Ann Noe with Molly Ramstack
B.J. Best with Taylor Hamann Los
Dasha Kelly Hamilton with Kristian Zenz
Moderated by Barb Geiger
Description: Years after being in the classroom, these students continue to feel the influence of their teachers as they crack open book after book and read!
Women Creatives: Interruptions
Rankin Hall, Room 330
Panelists:
Wendy Vardaman
Rebecca Keller
Dawn Tefft
Moderated by Margaret Rozga
Description: Women’s lives are a unique blend of passions, talents, and responsibilities. These women will talk about trying to live a creative life while also working with the natural interruptions that get in our way.