Blanks to be Filled In
| Opening 10-11 |
Session I 11–11:45 |
Session II 12–12:45 |
Lunch 12:45–2 |
Session III 2:15–3 |
Session IV 3:15–4 |
Closing 4–5 |
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| Rm. B07 | Setting Agenda | Debriefing / What now? | |||||
| Rm. 306 | |||||||
| Rm. 307 | |||||||
| Rm. 308 | |||||||
| 4th Flr. Library |
This is what Saturday looks like now: a blank schedule.
Come Saturday morning, this schedule will be filled in. During the Opening Session, everyone is invited to propose a topic for a session – or more for that matter - just be prepared to facilitate the conversation if you do so. (Opening session is at 10am, so be there on time if you want to lead a session!)
This concept scared me at the start of this planning process. How can an event happen without topics selected and speakers scheduled? But now I am excited. When I look at the schedule, I am no longer filled with apprehension but hope and anticipation.
The nature of an unconference – participant driven and led - means that how the schedule fills in, the topics discussed, the energy and passion of the sessions, and the quality of the dialogue will depend on who is in the room, their willingness to share and participate, and the unexpected connections that result from being open to new ideas and people.
Looking at who has registered for Saturday and the conversations had with different people in planning this, I expect Saturday’s sessions will be filled to the brim with energy, passion, and substance - that the cross-pollination of people and ideas will not stop this weekend but will lead to further action and collaboration.
-@jimmiebean
Social Justice Camp DC Organizer
