Jack Kilby Weekend — October 12-14, 2001
Great Bend, Kansas
Jack Kilby Weekend —October 12-14, 2001
Great Bend, KS
| Friday October 12 | 2:00 pm | Meet with GBHS student body |
| Second and independent meeting with GBHS Physics instructor, Matt Krehbiel and select high school physics students. | ||
| Interview, Mark Adams videography, Barton College | ||
| Interview, Linda McCaffery, Living History Professor | ||
| about 6:30 pm | Informal reception for Mr. Kilby at the Great Bend American Legion (1011 Kansas, Great Bend). This will be hosted by Jack's high school class (alumni). (open to the public) | |
| Saturday October 13 | 9:30 am — noon | Reception, Barton County Historical Society. Book signing. "The Chip" (T.R. Reid, Random House -- with Kilby present). (open to the public) |
| noon - 12:30 | Military flyover (approximate time) | |
| 1:00 pm | Luncheon and second book-signing at Shafer Gallery, Barton College (T.R. Reid & Mr. Kilby) | |
| 6:30 p.m. | GB Holiday Inn, Heritage Room. Banquet. Hosted by Kilby's high school class - public invited. Tickets available through Chamber of Commerce Office. Per plate - $25.00. (any overage to the Great Bend Foundation). | |
| General press conference | ||
| Sunday October 14 | morning | Brunch at Holiday Inn. Class of '41 and Mr. Kilby. |