Historian Zinn speaks November 28

Zinn

oward Zinn, internationally recognized author, historian, and political activist, will speak at the University on Wednesday, November 28, at 9 p.m. in Strong Auditorium. Following his talk, Zinn will sign copies of his book, The Zinn Reader, in The Meliora, located in the Frederick Douglass Building.

Professor emeritus of political science at Boston University, Zinn is the author of several books, including You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train: A Personal History of Our Times, The Politics of History, and Disobedience and Democracy. Zinn has also published articles in Harper's, The Nation, The New Republic, and The New York Times. In 1998 the Lannan Literary Award for nonfiction was awarded to Zinn, and the following year he won the Upton Sinclair Award, an award honoring social activism.

Noted for his creativity and humor, Zinn grew up in Brooklyn, and before studying at Columbia University, spent time as an Air Force bombardier in World War II. A strong supporter of political activism, he participated in the founding activities of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and in protests against the Vietnam War, and edited, with Noam Chomsky, The Pentagon Papers: Critical Essays.

Tickets for this event are free for University students, faculty, and staff with University ID. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Common Market, located in Wilson Commons, and at the door prior to the event.

Zinn's speech is sponsored by the Outside Speakers Committee and the campus chapter of Amnesty International. For more information, contact the Wilson Commons Information Desk at x5-5911.

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