<p dir="ltr">It looks like I will be returning for the first time in a long time. Negotiating school schedules to accommodate my need for professional development is not easy. I am really excited to be returning. It has been around 10 years since my last one. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Everything Kristi said!!<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Also, USITT has a “FIRST TIME ATTENDEE ORIENTATION” at 11am on Wednesday, in the Union Station Ballroom.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> First time? No problem! Join us for our First-Timers event as we answer your burning Conference questions, take a deep dive into our USITT25 Survival Guide, and provide you with the tips and tricks you
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>-Theatre & Education Channel Manager<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Kristi R-C via Stagecraft<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, January 16, 2025 2:29 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Stagecraft Mailing List <<a href="mailto:stagecraft@theatrical.net" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">stagecraft@theatrical.net</a>><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Kristi R-C <<a href="mailto:misswisc@aol.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">misswisc@aol.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [SML] USITT, who's going?<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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