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Our mission is to promote understanding of world affairs and United States foreign policy and to link Western Michigan to the global community.
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“Too Big To Fail” Author Speaks October 12th!
Hear author, NY Times reporter and media sensation Andrew Ross Sorkin Tuesday, October 12th .
From inside the corner office at Lehman Brothers to secret meetings in South Korea, Russia, and the corridors of Washington, Andrew Ross Sorkin reconstructs the drama and turmoil: "I tried to bring to life the machinations, interlinking relationships, and even some of the duplicity among the various players involved while answering the big question -- how did it all happen?"
In an exciting departure for us, we’re hosting the young wunderkind (only 33!) Andrew Ross Sorkin, author of the “Best Business Book” of 2009: “Too Big To Fail”. You’ve most likely heard him on CNBC or one of the news programs or morning shows – he is a media sensation for his articulate, provocative commentary on Wall Street.
Mr. Sorkin is The New York Times chief mergers and acquisitions reporter and columnist -- and a leading voice about Wall Street and corporate America.
The founder and editor of DealBook, an online daily financial news service published by The Times, he also is an assistant editor of business and finance news at the Times, helping to guide and shape the paper’s coverage.
Mr. Sorkin’s a regular guest host of CNBC’s Squawk Box and appears frequently on MSNBC's Morning Joe. He has appeared on many other programs, including Good Morning America, The Today Show, Real Time with Bill Maher and Charlie Rose.
The World Affairs Council’s 61st Anniversary Dinner with Keynote Speaker:
Andrew Ross Sorkin, Author of “Too Big To Fail”
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 The Ambassador Ballroom, Grand Plaza Hotel
Reception 6:00 – 7:00 PM Cash Bar Dinner 7:00 – 8:15 PM Program 8:15 – 9:30 PM
Business Attire. Members: $200 Your guests: $250 (this is a fundraiser for the Council and up to $150 of your ticket is tax-deductible – consult your tax advisor)
NOTE: Corporate Members may already have complimentary tickets. Please check with your company or call our office.
Call the office at (616) 776.1721 for table and private luncheon options, or any questions.
Reserve by by calling (616)776.1721, mailbox #3 and leaving your credit card number or by mailing a check to the World Affairs Council office at 1607 Robinson Road, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 or by purchasing online.
No tickets will be sent. Reservation List at the door.
We’re grateful for the support of Grand Valley State University and Seidman College of Business at GVSU in helping to make Mr. Sorkin’s visit possible.
There will be a book-signing with Mr. Sorkin immediately following the program.