Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Lifelong Learners: Sixth Child to First Lady
1:30 p.m.
Calendar: Association of Lifelong Learners Calendar
BSU First Lady Jennifer Mearns will share stories about her upbringing, adventures while working in the sports marketing business, including traveling the world with the men’s professional tennis tour, raising five children while starting her own business, and supporting her husband’s career with the Department of Justice and higher education.
From Manuscript to Market: Navigating the Path to Publication
2:30 p.m.
Calendar: Office of Community Engagement Calendar
Ready to send your manuscript, poems, or stories into the world but not sure where to start? In this two-hour workshop, we’ll explore publishing options—from big houses and small presses to journals and self-publishing—answer your questions, and give you practical tools and inspiration to get your work published. Taught by Lylanne Musselman, award-winning poet, playwright, and visual artist.