HISTORIAN, AUTHOR MICHAEL BESCHLOSS TO SPEAK AT COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO’S CONVERSATIONS IN THE ARTS SERIES
Online Reservations for Free Public Lecture Open February 9
CHICAGO (Feb. 8, 2012) – Columbia College Chicago welcomes bestselling author Michael Beschloss as the final speaker for Columbia College Chicago’s 2011/2012 Conversations in the Arts series. The lecture will take place at 7 p.m. on March 8. This season, the featured speakers are innovators who have shaped trends and topics in disciplines taught through Columbia’s School of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
The free and public lecture will be in the Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash Ave. Theater seating is limited so advanced registration is highly recommended. For reservations, RSVP at www.colum.edu/conversations.
Chicago native Beschloss has written nine books on American presidents. His work has stayed on New York Times and Washington Post bestseller lists for months and “The Conquerors,” his book about post- World War II leadership, was the top bestselling history book of the year on Amazon.com. In 2011, he annotated and wrote the introduction for the #1 New York Times bestseller, “Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life with John F. Kennedy.” Recently called "a national treasure" by the International Herald Tribune, Beschloss is currently working on a book focusing on presidents during wartime.
His previous books have ranged from topics such as Lyndon Johnson's secret tapes to JFK and the Cold War. When not writing, Beschloss serves as the NBC News presidential historian, appearing regularly on NBC News programs, and as a commentator for "PBS NewsHour."
Beschloss’ numerous accolades include an Emmy for his role in creating the Discovery Channel's "Decisions That Shook the World," which he also hosted. He holds five honorary doctorates and has received the Ambassador Book Prize, the Harry S. Truman Public Service Award, the State of Illinois's Order of Lincoln and the New York State Archives History Award. His upcoming lecture will focus on the idea of “presidential courage” and what it means for a president to go down in history as a truly great leader.
Event Information:
WHEN: Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Film Row Cinema of Columbia College Chicago, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., Eighth Floor
ADMISSION: This event is free and open to the public. Theater seating is limited. RSVP at www.colum.edu/conversations beginning February 9.
INFO: For questions or additional information write to eventquestions@colum.edu
Columbia College Chicago is an urban institution that offers innovative degree programs in the visual, performing, media and communication arts to nearly 12,000 students in over 120 undergraduate and graduate programs. An arts and media college committed to a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, Columbia is dedicated to opportunity and excellence in higher education. For further information, visit www.colum.edu.
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