Sorry for the short notice, but I learned this moments ago: Author Michael Pollan (The Omnivore's Dilemma, In Defense of Food) will be honored with the Washington University International Humanities Prize today at 4:30 p.m.
The ceremony is at Graham Chapel. Afterward there will be refreshments and an opportunity for you to have books signed.
- Ian Froeb
Naomi KleinNaomi Klein kicks off Washington University's Spring 2009 Assembly Series tomorrow at Graham Chapel. The controversial author and activist is making the stop on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2007 best-seller, "The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism." Not surprising, Klein's talk tomorrow will focus on the present and future of capitalism, which the Canadian journalist sees as inherently flawed. Klein routinely takes on other pet peeves, including globalization and
jihadwatch.orgRobert SpencerAn editorial in the Washington University Student Life newspaper has caused something of a furor among supporters of divisive Islamic scholar Robert Spencer. Spencer -- the author of eight books including The Truth About Muhammad and The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam -- is scheduled to speak tonight on campus. A student group called the Conservative Leadership Association is sponsoring the talk. In its editorial yesterday, the staff at the Student Life co
