WHAT: The Barrick Lecture Series begins 2009 with three of the nation's leading political analysts who will discuss the new presidency. "The First 100 Days: Predictions for the Obama Administration" will feature Gloria Borger, a contributing editor at U.S. News & World Report and a senior political analyst for CNN; E.J. Dionne Jr., a twice-weekly columnist for The Washington Post and commentator for media outlets such as National Public Radio and NBC's "Meet the Press;" and Republican Congressman J.C. Watts of Oklahoma who is chairman of the J.C. Watts Companies. Jon Ralston, a local political analyst, will moderate the panel.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
WHERE: Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
DETAILS: Tickets for faculty, students and staff will become available on Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. and for the general public on Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. There is a limit of two tickets per person and can be picked up at the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Performing Arts Center box office on Maryland Parkway off of Cottage Grove Avenue. The Barrick Lecture Series, funded through a grant from philanthropist Marjorie Barrick, presents nationally and internationally known speakers from a variety of fields at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. For more information, please call (702) 895-2787 or visit .
MEDIA: Media is invited to the event.
