Conferences--Workshops--and Seminars

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1001	University of Northern Iowa, the Ground Round, and KWAY Radio sponsoring parent and child basketball clinic Public Relations News Release 1992:316, p.1	02/01/1993	Children in second grade through eighth grades and their parents are eligible to attend a clinic aimed at improving skills and the parents role in the child's athletic development.
1002	University of Northern Iowa to host second annual Iowa Space Conference Public Relations News Release 1992:303, p.1	01/27/1993	Douglas Cook from NASA will present the keynote address at the Iowa Space Conference. Kathleen DeGioia Eastwood will also address the conference.
1003	University of Northern Iowa to offer Children's Technology Workshops Public Relations News Release 1992:294, p.1	01/20/1993	Children ages 5-9 will have fun together while learning about technological concepts during workshops.
1004	University of Northern Iowa to offer three after school drama clubs for children Public Relations News Release 1992:422, p.1	01/14/1993	"Theatre Pizazz" will allow pre-school through fifth grade students to explore their creative acting abilities.
1005	Three telecourses to be offered by the University of Northern Iowa in spring Public Relations News Release 1992:210, p.1	11/17/1992	Three telecourses to be offered by UNI on Iowa Public Television in the spring.
1006	University of Northern Iowa to offer Children's Literature Workshop in Peosta Public Relations News Release 1992:201, p.1	11/12/1992	A two day workshop will be held in Peosta entitled "Children's Literature Update".
1007	Workshop to focus on "Developing the Strong Black Male". Public Relations News Release 1992:199, p.1	11/12/1992	Workshop to devote it's time to the development of strong black males. The workshop is aimed at all black males in the Waterloo area.
1008	University of Northern Iowa to host the Elementary Educators Conference Saturday November 7 Public Relations News Release 1992:178, p.1	11/05/1992	Gordon Mortrude will be the keynote speaker for the upcoming conference for elementary educators.
1009	University of Northern Iowa hosts Iowa high school Thespian conference Public Relations News Release 1992:167, p.1	11/04/1992	UNI will host the Iowa Thespian Festival November 13 and 14. William Myatt states that Francesca Roberts will appear at a welcome session and conduct workshops on Saturday.
1010	University of Northern Iowa's Iowa Waste Reduction Center sponsoring laboratory and photo processing waste workshop Thursday, November5 Public Relations News Release 1992:161, p.1	11/02/1992	Wastewater discharge regulations and waste reduction techniques will be the topics of a workshop in Peosta, sponsored by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.
1011	Media Advisory Public Relations News Release 1992:159, p.1	10/29/1992	UNI's Malcom Price Laboratory School will host the Midwest Regional National Association of Laboratory Schools Conference
1012	University of Northern Iowa to sponsor workshop for German teachers Public Relations News Release 1992:124, p.1	10/15/1992	50 German teachers from Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota will participate in a workshop, providing updated information on Germany, Austria and Switzerland plus new teaching techniques.
1013	UNI to host industrial tech conference Northern Iowan 89:12, p.6	10/09/1992	Outline of program.
1014	Fundamentalism, issues of life and death, topics for two addresses at University of Northern Iowa September 23 & 24 by distinguished religion scholar Public Relations News Release 1992:70, p.1	09/17/1992	Martin Marty will address faculty and students on fundamentalism around the globe and coming to terms with issues of life and death in a pluralistic society at UNI. Deni Elliott and Michael Pritchard will speak in October.
1015	Iowa K-12 teachers to attend 31st annual UNI Fall Mathematics Conference at University of Northern Iowa September 25 Public Relations News Release 1992:69, p.1	09/17/1992	Fall Mathematics Conference will hear three keynote speakers. They are; Harold Schoen, Frances Curciio, and Deborah Ball.
1016	High school students invited to attend College Fair at University of Northern Iowa September 29 Public Relations News Release 1992:64, p.1	09/15/1992	85 post secondary institutions will be represented at College Fair.
1017	Strengthening board/superintendent relations in America's schools focus of invitational working conference September 9-11 at University of Northern Io Public Relations News Release 1992:51, p.1	09/10/1992	School administrators and board members will gather on the UNI campus discussing ways of improving interaction between the two groups.
1018	Servant-leadership session to be held at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1992:48, p.1	09/09/1992	Staff from the Robert Greenleaf Center in Indiana will present the program for a workshop on servant-leadership.
1019	College Fair Public Relations News Release 1992:63, p.1	09/01/1992	Junior and seniors in high school are invited to attend the College Fair in the UNI Dome. Representatives from 85 different post secondary institutions will be present.
1020	Ashland Chemical, University of Northern Iowa combine to present Foundry Workshop Public Relations News Release 1992:19, p.1	08/26/1992	UNI's Metal Casting Center co-sponsors workshop dealing with core making techniques and casting defect analysis.
1021	1590 new freshmen attended UNI summer orientation Public Relations News Release 1992:6, p.1	08/19/1992	New freshman and their parents attended two days on the UNI campus during summer orientation.
1022	824 transfer students attend summer orientation at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1992:7, p.1	08/19/1992	Transfer students and their parents were invited to spend two days on the UNI campus during summer orientation.
1023	It's not always easy to kiss a frog¿ Public Relations News Release 1991:776, p.1	08/17/1992	Maureen Neihart, a recent speaker at UNI's Conference on Talented and Gifted, likens the children's story of kissing a frog to taking a child with low self esteem under your wing.
1024	Space science comes alive in workshop Campus News Network 2:21, p.1	08/17/1992	Professor Unruh leads NASA workshop; photo.
1025	University of Northern Iowa sponsoring Roadside Conference in Ames Public Relations News Release 1992:1, p.1	08/17/1992	Speakers at the Roadside Conference include; Bonnie Harper-Lore, Harlow Landphair, K.A. Connelly, Lyle Laartz, and Jock Ingles.
1026	Medical Waste Management workshop set for August 28 in Des Moines, sponsored by Iowa Waste Reduction Center at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:777, p.1	08/13/1992	The one day workshop entitled "Medical Waste Management" is targeted toward hospitals, doctors' clinics, nursing homes, dental clinics, veterinarians, blood banks, and other private and public sector health care professionals.
1027	National Science foundation Young Scholars workshop Public Relations News Release 1991:775, p.1	08/12/1992	24 female and minority middle school students attended a workshop at UNI aimed at encouraging them to consider careers in mathematics and science. Hands-on exploration and investigation are used.
1028	Family vs. factory. Public Relations News Release 1991:769, p.1	08/10/1992	Kent State professor, Jim Delisle, stated during the conference on gifted and talented, that students will better retain what they learn if schools make education more "personal".
1029	Science comes alive for students, teachers in University of Northern Iowa's NASA space science workshop Public Relations News Release 1991:770, p.1	08/10/1992	Eight science teachers spent a week reviewing material created by NASA, before being joined by 21 high school students for an additional two weeks. Jan Mader was a co director.
1030	University of Northern Iowa to host National Youth Leadership Symposium Public Relations News Release 1991:773, p.1	08/10/1992	Results of a two year national study by the Carnegie Task Force Youth Development and Community Programs will be announced at UNI sponsored National Youth Leadership Symposium.
1031	Summer reading enrichment program comes to successful conclusion at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:762, p.1	08/03/1992	Nearly three dozen children ages 7-11 participated in the summer reading program.
1032	Children's Literature Update and Literature for Multicultural Study workshops on University of Northern Iowa campus through August 10 Public Relations News Release 1991:760, p.1	07/30/1992	Two literature workshops held on the UNI campus. Patricia and Fred McKissick will present their study of African-American culture and the writing process.
1033	University of Northern Iowa to offer children's literature workshop in Sioux City Public Relations News Release 1991:736, p.1	07/23/1992	A workshop entitled " Children's Literature Update" will be held in Sioux City August 12-13.
1034	Media Advisory Public Relations News Release 1991:727, p.1	07/20/1992	Eighth Annual Iowa Summer Institute in Gifted Education is underway at UNI. Speakers include; Felica Kaufman, Maureen Neihart, Jim and Deb Delisle, Susan Winebrenner, and Wallace Kennedy.
1035	University of Northern Iowa to offer children's literature workshop in Council Bluffs Public Relations News Release 1991:735, p.1	07/16/1992	A workshop entitled "Children's Literature Update" will be presented in Council Bluffs August 14-15.
1036	"CONTAG '92" to feature festival of artistic talent Public Relations News Release 1991:719, p.1	07/13/1992	The eighth annual Iowa Summer Institute in Gifted Education will feature 35 artists in residence. Keynote speakers will include Jim and Deb Delisle and Steven Michael Harris.
1037	Noted writers gather in a "Field of Dreams" Northern Iowa Today 76:1, p.18	07/01/1992	Second International Conference on the Short Story attracts writers like Talese, Oates, Silko, and Kinsella; photo.
1038	NSF-funded project preparing elementary math and science teachers continuing at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:705, p.1	06/30/1992	Workshops for Iowa teachers, serving as host teachers for UNI student teachers, were held at UNI.
1039	University of Northern Iowa welcomes students to teaching conference Public Relations News Release 1991:698, p.1	06/24/1992	One hundred sophomores and juniors from throughout Iowa attended a conference designed to inform students about what life is like for teachers and education majors.
1040	Is this heaven? Northern Iowan 88:58, p.1	06/12/1992	W. P. Kinsella is one of three hundred who attended the Short Story Conference; photo.
1041	University of Northern Iowa selected to participate in national conference on "Teach America" Public Relations News Release 1991:680, p.1	06/11/1992	UNI will join 34 other public colleges and universities for a conference looking into a pursuit of reform, redesign and restructuring of teacher education. Dan Smith and Craig McLeod are members of the team, not employed by the University.
1042	"CONTAG '92" at University of Northern Iowa July 19-24 to address issues concerning the talented and gifted Public Relations News Release 1991:677, p.1	06/10/1992	The focus of the eighth annual Iowa Summer Institute in Gifted Education is understanding gifted children and managing their educational opportunities. Participants will hear speakers from across the United States.
1043	Seminar on "American Immigration Basics" set for June 18 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:670, p.1	06/01/1992	U.S. Immigration Law will be the topic of an informational seminar at UNI. Scott Borene will address the group.
1044	Joyce Carol Oates to keynote International Short Story Conference in June Public Relations News Release 1991:662, p.1	05/26/1992	Joyce Carol Oates will be the keynote speaker for the Short Story Conference in English. She will be joined on the program by internationally known short story writers.
1045	SCUBA classes offered at University of Northern Iowa June 8-July 8 Public Relations News Release 1991:658, p.1	05/21/1992	UNI to offer SCUBA instruction twice weekly for four weeks.
1046	Moped safety course to be held at University of Northern Iowa in June Public Relations News Release 1991:651, p.1	05/18/1992	Moped riders may receive certification fro a mope operator's license by attending two Saturday classes in June at UNI.
1047	University of Northern Iowa minorities in teaching program offering summer program for 8th and 10th grade students exploring teaching careers Public Relations News Release 1991:653, p.1	05/18/1992	Minority students with potential for, and interest in teaching, are encouraged to attend a week long program in June at UNI.
1048	University of Northern Iowa to host fifth annual All-Iowa teacher recruiting fair May 19-20 Public Relations News Release 1991:641, p.1	05/12/1992	58 school districts across the United States will have the opportunity to interview prospective teachers at the fifth All-Iowa teacher Recruiting Fair in the UNI-Dome.
1049	"Orff Schulwerk" teacher training proghram set for June 8-19 on the University of Northern Iowa campus Public Relations News Release 1991:639, p.1	05/11/1992	Esther D'Agrosa, Chris Judah, Grette Berghammer, Dean Dederman, and Patricia Wallace Hughes will present during the "Orff Schulwerk" teacher training program at UNI.
1050	University of Northern Iowa Summer Youth Art Workshop set for August 4-14, 1992 Public Relations News Release 1991:632, p.1	05/07/1992	The Prairie is the focus of the Summer Youth Art Workshop at UNI.
1051	Is it too late to stop this speeding train? Public Relations News Release 1991:630, p.1	05/04/1992	June Osborn during a presentation at UNI stated the world is full of the HIV virus. Any new vaccines will not solve everything.
1052	International conference of the short story in English Public Relations News Release 1991:642, p.1	05/01/1992	John Barth, Ann Beattie, Clark Blaise, Robert Cooper, Barry Hannah, W.P. Kinsella, Jerome Klinkowitz, Bharati Mukherjee, Joyce Carol Oates, Leslie Marmon Silko, Gay Talese, David Updike, Robley Wilson and Tobias Wolff will be present at UNI.
1053	Talese, Oates, Kinsella, other top authors to gather at University of Northern Iowa in June for international short story conference Public Relations News Release 1991:611, p.1	04/30/1992	Internationally known authors including; Joyce Carol Oates, Gay Talese and W.P. Kinsella will speak and read from their work at UNI in June.
1054	Children's author praises educators Northern Iowan 88:56, p.1	04/28/1992	Stephen Kellogg speaks at beginning reading conference.
1055	High school sophomores and juniors from across state to attend "Challenge of Teaching Conference" Friday (May 1) on University of Northern Iowa campus Public Relations News Release 1991:595, p.1	04/23/1992	"Challenge of Teaching Conference" will focus on high school students interested in teaching. Kappa Delta Pi members participating are listed.
1056	"Let's Learn Spanish" classes offered to children through University of Northern Iowa's modern languages program Public Relations News Release 1991:579, p.1	04/20/1992	UNI's modern language department will offer interactive Spanish classes for children 8-12.
1057	"Back to School Workshop" for nontraditional students to be held April 25 by University of Northern Iowa Counseling Center Public Relations News Release 1991:570, p.1	04/14/1992	UNI Counseling Center to provide workshop for nontraditional students returning to school. It will consist of informational sessions and discussions on admission, registration, course selection, and student services.
1058	National secretaries briefing teleconference scheduled for April 22 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:569, p.1	04/14/1992	Speakers at the upcoming Secretaries Briefing teleconference will include: Judith Barwick, Cassandra Warren, Mary Jane Caragher, Eric Greenberg, and moderator Lee Thornton.
1059	Cheerleading clinic set for April 25 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:567, p.1	04/13/1992	A cheerleading clinic for students in first through sixth grades will be held at UNI the morning of April 25 in the West Gymnasium. The pom squad clinic for junior high and high school students is scheduled for that afternoon.
1060	Iowa Academy of Science annual conference set for April 24-25 at University of Northern Iowa; Features presentations on AIDS, Yellowstone Public Relations News Release 1991:564, p.1	04/13/1992	June Osborn, Loren M. Winters, and Donald Despain will deliver keynote speeches during the annual conference of the Iowa Academy of Science. Earl G. Hammond and James Christiansen will receive awards.
1061	Iowa high school artists win scholarships at University of Northern Iowa competition Public Relations News Release 1991:561, p.1	04/09/1992	Dan Miller, Elizabeth Smaha, Elissa Plakke, and Brian Choi won scholarships at the Annual High School Art Scholarship Competition. Lisa Millen, Matt Smaldino, Tom Hamilton and Jennifer Belvel were named alternates.
1062	Seminar on Marketing Strategies for Artists and Artisans set for April 21 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:557, p.1	04/09/1992	Libby Platus will present at the UNI museum seminar entitled "Marketing Strategies for Artists and Artisans."
1063	Gospel workshop and concert at University of Northern Iowa set for Friday and Saturday (April 10 and 11); to feature Jay Hairston Public Relations News Release 1991:555, p.1	04/08/1992	Jay Hairston will conduct during the gospel workshop's concert at UNI.
1064	University of Northern Iowa Students win awards in Iowa College Salon XIV art exhibition Public Relations News Release 1991:551, p.1	04/08/1992	Iowa College Salon XIV Best of Show winners were Sean McKay and Craig Newsom. Amy Dawson received honorable mention. Exhibitors listed. David Juntley was the juror.
1065	University of Northern Iowa's Price Lab School to hold statewide foreign language festival (FLF) April 18 Public Relations News Release 1991:550, p.1	04/08/1992	Activities listed for the Iowa State Foreign Language Festival hosted by the Price Lab School Modern Language Department.
1066	"Leadership: A Circuit of Advocacy"; Department of Educational Administration and Counseling presents forum Northern Iowan 88:50, p.4	04/07/1992	Will present forum on leadership; photo.
1067	Heartland Institute for Early Adolescents set for June at University of Northern Iowa,; Designed for all middle school educators Public Relations News Release 1991:542, p.1	04/06/1992	Conrad Toepfer and Lynn Wallich will address the Heartland Institute for Early Adolescents. Consultants will be available in the areas of rural schools, team effort, student/faculty concerns, and interdisciplinary and enrichment activities.
1068	Popular children's book author/illustrator to be keynote speaker for 24th annual beginning reading conference April 24 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:541, p.1	04/06/1992	Steven Kellogg will be the keynote speaker for the annual Beginning reading Conference.
1069	Women's Studies program at University of Northern Iowa to feature multi-media presentation on women's lives (Tuesday) April 14 Public Relations News Release 1991:539, p.1	04/06/1992	Kathy Herman, Pat Thode, and Georgia Waller will be among the presenters at a multi-media presentation entitled "Women Speak: The Eloquence of Women's Lives".
1070	University of Northern Iowa Student Alumni Ambassadors awarded bid to host 1993 district conference Public Relations News Release 1991:531, p.1	04/02/1992	Student Alumni Ambassadors will host the 1993 district conference. Kevin Graves was selected as Iowa's district representative. Attendees listed.
1071	'Three Educational Opportunities for You' April 10 and 11 Northern Iowan 88:48, p.4	03/31/1992	Michael Brandwein will offer conference.
1072	Certified pool operators workshop scheduled for May at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:522, p.1	03/31/1992	Deadline for registration for the pool certification workshop is May 7.
1073	Literary conference on campus Friday Northern Iowan 88:48, p.14	03/31/1992	Student as Critic Conference will offer presentations and workshops.
1074	Annual high school art scholarship competition day April 3 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:493, p.1	03/23/1992	Keynote speaker for the Student Art Association program will be Paul Wharton. Fifty high school seniors will be competing for four four-year full tuition scholarships.
1075	Media Advisory Public Relations News Release 1995:356, p.1	03/23/1992	Baji Rankin will speak on the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.
1076	Media advisory Public Relations News Release 1991:494, p.1	03/23/1992	Baji Rankin will speak on the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.
1077	Large, small student organization excellence awards presented at University of Northern Iowa Student Leadership Conference Public Relations News Release 1991:479, p.1	03/17/1992	Student organizations received awards during the Student Leadership Conference. Betty Jean Furgerson was the keynote speaker. Members of the Conservation Club are listed.
1078	Moped safety course to be offered at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1993:5, p.1	03/17/1992	Moped riders may receive certification by attending two Saturday classes held at UNI.
1079	Children's Technology Workshop set for April 4 at the University of Northern Iowa Industrial Technology Center Public Relations News Release 1991:474, p.1	03/16/1992	Children aged 5-9 may participate in experiments dealing with electricity, gyroscopes, magnetism, and other physical phenomena during the Children's Technology Workshop.
1080	Science update conferences for teachers scheduled for April 3 and 10 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:475, p.1	03/16/1992	Updates for science teachers will include topics in the areas of biology, earth science, science education, and chemistry.
1081	Workshop for educational office personnel March 16 Northern Iowan 88:44, p.7	03/10/1992	350 will attend presentations.
1082	"Winning Edge" theme for University of Northern Iowa's 29th annual workshop for Educational Office Personnel (Monday) March 16 Public Relations News Release 1991:456, p.1	03/04/1992	Charlie Mae Holland will be the keynote speaker at the 29th Annual Workshop for Educational Office Personnel. Marty Colwell and Dottie Dunphy will present workshops.
1083	Second Annual Career Exploration Conference, targeted toward multi-ethnic students, to be held on University of Northern Iowa campus March 28 Public Relations News Release 1991:457, p.1	03/04/1992	Carl Boyd to deliver keynote address during the Career Exploration Conference.
1084	Plastics workshop to be held on University of Northern Iowa campus March 30, 31 Public Relations News Release 1991:453, p.1	03/03/1992	Majid Tabrizi will be part of the instructional team during a plastics workshop at UNI.
1085	Workshop for elementary and middle school counselors and administrators set for April 7, co-sponsored by Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:445, p.1	03/03/1992	Keynote speaker for the workshop, "The Counselor Administrator Team", will be Kay Helbing. Other sessions include assessment, conflict management, AIDS education, discipline, and creative counseling techniques
1086	Symposium of financial information systems and technology set for March 25 in Waterloo: co-sponsored by Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:447, p.1	03/02/1992	Bob Babcock and John Fisher will be the featured speakers at a symposium on financial information systems and technology March 25.
1087	Top authors to visit campus in June Northern Iowa Today 20:1, p.4	03/01/1992	Writers will visit Short Story Conference.
1088	Workshop focuses on life and ideas of Malcolm X Northern Iowan 88:40, p.4	02/25/1992	Students watch movie and participate in discussion.
1089	Children's art workshops scheduled for March and April at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:423, p.1	02/24/1992	Children's art workshops will cover weaving, clay, printmaking, and puppetry.
1090	Hill-Thomas hearings, women in nursing, self-help books for women all presentation topics during Women's History Month at Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:425, p.1	02/24/1992	Tiffany Patterson will be the keynote speaker for the Women's History Month activities. Jacqueline Wilkie will also address the gathering.
1091	Spring Arts and Recreation Event for area elementary students scheduled for March 16-18 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:417, p.1	02/20/1992	"Springquest", an adventure in arts, recreation, and swimming for children in grades one through six, is intended to stimulate children's interest and imagination.
1092	West Side Story weekend planned for alumni and friends of University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:415, p.1	02/20/1992	Alumni and friends of UNI are invited to a "West Side Story Weekend". Activities include tickets to the play, dinner, and a reception plus mini-educational sessions.
1093	Panel on law careers scheduled for February 27 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:401, p.1	02/18/1992	Carey Kirk, Scott Bayne, Brad Harris, Joe Moothart, Darian Smith, and James Thomas will be members of a panel dealing with law careers, admission to law school, and surviving law school.
1094	Critical Issues in Education subject of symposium series beginning February 17 at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:381, p.1	02/11/1992	Michael Apple, Kesho Scott, Chris Sleeter, and Marlene Wright will speak during the "Critical Issues in Education" symposium at UNI.
1095	Conference lights up UNI's life Northern Iowan 88:35, p.9	02/07/1992	Resident assistants from Midwest region will meet at UNI.
1096	Medical Waste Management Workshop for rural health care facilities scheduled for February 25 in Calmar: Sponsored by UNI"s IWRC Public Relations News Release 1991:367, p.1	02/04/1992	Northeast Iowa Community College at Calmar will host a workshop dealing with medical waste management for rural health care facilities.
1097	UNI hosts short story conference Northern Iowan 88:32, p.5	01/28/1992	Leading writers scheduled to appear in June.
1098	"National Girls & Women in Sports Day" events scheduled for February 6 at University of Northern Iowa; Governor, Gateway Commissioner to speak Public Relations News Release 1991:373, p.1	01/27/1992	The schedule of events for the annual celebration of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" is announced. Speakers include Governor Terry Branstad and Patty Viverito.
1099	Top authors to gather at UNI in June for International Short Story Conference Campus News Network 2:10, p.	01/27/1992	Description of program.
1100	Top authors to gather at Northern Iowa in June for International Short Story Conference: Oates, Kinsella, talese, Others Public Relations News Release 1991:332, p.1	01/20/1992	Joyce Carol Oates, W. P. Kinsella, John Barth, Ann Beattie, Robert Coover, Barry Hannah, Leslie Marmon Silko, Gay Talese, David Updike, Tobias Wolff, Robley Wilson, and Jerome Klinkowitz will speak and read their works during the Short Story Conference.