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By: Emily Bainbridge, \u201921, staff writer  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the pandemic, Lebanon Valley College still plans on running its annual VALE conference.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

VALE hosts an on-campus conference every fall that consists of guest speakers, workshops and opportunities for students to network. This year will be the 16th conference. It will take place via Webex, rather than in-person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prof. Snyder, Chair of the music department and Director of Music Business Concentration, is currently working alongside LVC students to plan out the logistics of the conference. Among these students is Brandon Vance, who is this year\u2019s student-elected president for the conference.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vance said, \u201cThis year is different. Never before have we been in a situation where an in-person conference is not an option\u201d.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then Vance went on to say that an online conference does, however, have its advantages.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe can get speakers we never thought possible. There are no restrictions when it comes to travel or cost.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The plan this year is to draw on the vast network of Alumni who are in the industries. The focus will be on the Media Industries: Post COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guest speakers will be announced later in the semester. The conference is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21st<\/sup>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n