American historian and bestselling author of "Ghost Soldiers" and "On Desperate Ground" Hampton Sides will discuss his career, his craft, and his recent award-winning narrative history of the final voyage of Captain James Cook, "The Wide Wide Sea."

Integrated Learning Center Room 120 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
History / Biography
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelist: Hampton Sides
Moderator: Bruce Dinges
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of JoAnne and Bob Hungate, Betsy and Michael Boxer

Writers Hampton Sides and Kevin Fedarko know what it takes to tell the big story. Bestselling authors of "A Walk in the Park" and "The Wide Wide Sea" discuss the craft of compelling storytelling, and the adventures they have had along the way.

Integrated Learning Center Room 120 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 16, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
History / Biography
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Kevin Fedarko, Hampton Sides
Moderator: Melissa Sevigny
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of JoAnne and Bob Hungate, Michael Jacobson