Book Talk with Sports Journalist Melissa Ludtke

Name: Book Talk with Sports Journalist Melissa Ludtke
Start: 2024-09-25T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-25T18:30:00-04:00
Location: Bright Family Screening Room

September 25 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT

FREE

Student-made poster for a discussion with author Melissa Ludtke, who broke barriers in sports after suing Major League Baseball in the 1970's to allow female journalists equal access to locker rooms for player interviews.

Please join us for a discussion with author Melissa Ludtke, who broke barriers in sports after suing Major League Baseball in the 1970’s to allow female journalists equal access to locker rooms for player interviews.

Sponsored by the School of Communication and co-moderated by Journalism affiliated faculty Diane Mermigas and Sports Communication Assistant Professor Lauren Anderson, the event will take place on September 25th from 5:30-6:30pm in the Paramount’s Bright Family Screening Room, 559 Washington Street in Boston.

Following the discussion, attendees will have an opportunity to meet Melissa and purchase a signed copy of her book if desired. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_Nb9MAvB1hNDy5laSrSw3OL8YkHD3_MrrKIMeZz99w0/viewform?edit_requested=true&pli=1

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Details

Date:: September 25
Time:: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT
Cost:: FREE
Event Categories:: Academic, Artist Talk, Athletic, Athletics, Literature, Professional, Reading, Students, Wellness
Event Tags:: Faculty, Journalism, School of Communication, Students
Website:: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_Nb9MAvB1hNDy5laSrSw3OL8YkHD3_MrrKIMeZz99w0/viewform?edit_requested=true&pli=1

Venue

: Bright Family Screening Room
: 558 Washington Street
Boston, 02111 United States + Google Map

Organizer

: Department of Journalism

Other

Events Open to: Students
Department: School of Communications
Location: Boston Campus
Entertainment Type: Interactive
Themes: Professional Development
Entry: Free