Molly Ivins to Conclude William Paterson University’s Distinguished
Lecturer Series
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Molly Ivins, a nationally syndicated columnist,
author and weekly television commentator, will present the final
lecture of the 2003-2004 Distinguished Lecturer Series at William
Paterson University on April 30.
A limited number of single tickets may be available at the Shea
Center Box Office after noon on Thursday, April 29. For ticket availability,
and to purchase single tickets, please call the box office at 973-720-2371
between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; prices are $26 standard; $24 for senior
citizens, William Paterson faculty, staff and alumni; $10 for William
Paterson students; and $14 for students from other schools. All
lectures begin at 8 p.m. in Shea Center on campus; parking is free.
Ivins’ work appears in more than 300 newspapers across the
country. She typically writes about national politics and Texas.
Ivins is an ardent observer of President Bush and author of “Shrub,”
which details Bush’s record as governor of Texas and his election
to the White House.
Ivins’ freelance work has appeared in many publications including
“Esquire,” “The Atlantic,” “The Nation,”
“Harper’s” and “TV Guide.” Her best-selling
book, “Molly Ivins Can’t Say That, Can She?” is
a collection of essays on politics and journalism.
She has also appeared as a weekly commentator on “60 Minutes.”
Ivins, who received her master’s from Columbia University,
has been a finalist three times for the Pulitzer Prize. In 1992,
she received the Headliners Award for the best newspaper column
in Texas.
William Paterson’s Distinguished Lecturer Series is presented
by the William Paterson University Foundation, the Student Government
Association and the Student Activities Programming Board. Distinguished
Partners include: Automatic Data Processing Inc., and Record/Herald
News. Benefactors include: BAE Systems-CNI; CIT; Interchange Bank;
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC; Nicholas Martini Foundation; Pfizer; PSE&G;
and the William Paterson University Alumni Association. Patrons
include: Aventis Pharmaceuticals; Castrol Consumer North America;
ECI; Hoffman-La Roche, Inc., J. P. Morgan Chase Bank; ITT Avionics.
Sponsors include: AAA-NJ Automobile Club; Bacon and Graham, Inc.;
Becton Dickinson and Co.; Bograds; Bristol-Myers Squibb; CNA; Commerce
Bank; Conoco Phillips Bayway Refinery; Barbara and Robert Evans;
Gerber & Samson, Attorneys; JVC Americas Corp.; McBride Enterprises,
Inc.; Edward Meier and Paulette Arnold; Merrill Lynch; Minolta;
The Opper Group; Passaic County Educational Council; Leon and Paula
Rosenblum; Daryl and Stephen Roth; State Farm Insurance Companies;
Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc.; Trust Company Bank; United
Water New Jersey; United Yarn Products Company, Inc.; Valley National
Bank; Verizon; Washington Mutual; Willowbrook Management; and Wyeth.
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Further Information, contact:
- Mary
Beth Zeman, Director, Public Relations 973-720-2966
4/15/04
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