Diana Britt Franklin will speak about her most recent work as a true crime novelist and her career in the fields of public relations and journalism. Franklin began her career as a journalist with the New York Herald Tribune. She later served in various editorial positions at the San Antonio Light and Columbus Dispatch. Her latest works include two true crime books: The Good-bye Door, the story of Ohio serial killer Anna Marie Hahn, and Gold Medal Killer, the story of Ohio State University professor and convicted murderer Dr. James Howard Snook.

Dr. Turrill will speak about his research in the archives in Bologna, Italy and the significant of Bologna to the musical life of the Baroque period. Dr. Turrill also will demonstrate a Baroque trumpet that he built as part of his research. He serves as the conductor for the Muskingum University Wind Ensemble, Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds, the Muskie Marching Band, and teaches courses on applied trumpet, conducting, and music education.

Dr. Wells serves as Muskingum's Renaissance literature specialist and teaches courses in composition, Shakespeare, and Renaissance literature. Dr. Wells will speak about his work as a writer and editor. His forthcoming works include a play titled "The Merry Wives of Windsor" and several articles in Facts on File's Companion to Shakespeare.

Local author Donna MacMeans will speak about her forthcoming novel, The Casanova Code. MacMeans is the author of eight novels, including two anthologies. Described as "seductively witty historical romance," MacMeans's novels are known for exciting plots and historical accuracy. Her work has won many awards, including the Golden Heart medallion for Best Long Historical Manuscript, from Romance Writers of America.

Plagiarism is a growing problem across the nation. In many cases plagiarism is committed because of a lack of knowledge.

Want to know how you can easily avoid plagiarism and its consequences? Join us for our Plagiarism workshop to learn about Muskingum’s plagiarism policies and how you can easily avoid the mistakes that lead to plagiarism.

Are you sometimes confused about how to cite resources using the APA style? Do you wonder how to format your papers correctly according to APA guidelines?

If so, a special Chess Center workshop is being offered especially for you!  At the workshop you will learn how to format research papers, cite your sources and create a works cited page.  The presentation will focus on putting you in contact with useful tools, not memorizing formats.