Posted 24 Jun 2008 · Report post I'll be going at OCON 2008 for the entire Conference. I'll be at all the General Sessions, the Welcome Reception and Dinner, Independence Day Celebration, and the Closing Reception, Dinner, and Dance.I'm taking the Dance Workshop and the following Optional Courses and Classes:First Session:Ayn Rand's Conception of Valuing with Greg SalmieriFreedom of Speech in American History with Eric DanielsThe Art of Introspection with Edwin A. LockeObjectivism and the Future of Art with Sandra ShawSecond Session:Motivation and Pedagogy: Facilitating the Childhood Choice to Know with Ray GirnLooking Up to Sinclair Lewis: Ayn Rand's Admiration for It Can't Happen Here with Shoshana MilgramThe Islamic World and the West Today with Elan JournoThe rooms allotted to OCON at the Marriott were all sold out but that turned out to be a good thing. I'll have my car and I'll be staying in a suite that includes a living room and a kitchenette at Extended Stay America two miles away that cost half of the special OCON rate at the Marriott.So, who else is going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 24 Jun 2008 · Report post I can't make it, but please report back on the lectures. I'd be very interested to read what was said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 24 Jun 2008 · Report post I really wanted to go when it was in Colorado (my budget says I must be VERY choosy). The setting really seemed reminiscent of "Galt's Gulch" and I was excited at the prospect of seeing it. Unfortunately Santa Barbara didn't have the same all around appeal for a vacation, so I scheduled other things this summer. But I look forward to some first hand accounts of the great lectures that will take place in Santa Barbara, especially the one by Shoshana Milgram. She and Richard Salsman are definitely on my list of people that I am going to meet.I hope you have a good time, Ms. Speicher! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 24 Jun 2008 · Report post I am not currently planning on it. But I may be able to drop by for dinner on July 5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 24 Jun 2008 · Report post Well, as I live down the street (literally!) from the venue, I'll be stopping by in the evenings and weekend days, but I'm not planning on attending lectures this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 24 Jun 2008 · Report post I would love to go, but suddenly I'm a bit far away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 24 Jun 2008 · Report post Wow, great deal on the housing. Some of the courses look quite interesting, but I won't be able to make it this summer. I hope you'll have fun at the Dance Workshop! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 24 Jun 2008 · Report post I'll be going. Besides the general sessions, opening and closing receptions, and Independence Day lunch I'll be taking:A2S1: Global Warming: The Science, Politics and PhilosophyA4S2: Health-Care Activism: Saving the Life SaversB4S1: Russian Short StoriesC3S2: The Art of IntrospectionD1S1: Philosophic Issues in EconomicsJust curious - I know Betsy was on the cruise as was I, anyone else going to OCON who was on the cruise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
