Mitch Daniels to host Mike McCurry in Washington, D.C., for 'Election 2016 and the Intersection of Politics and Policy'

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — In a special installment of Purdue University's Presidential Lecture Series on Sept. 7, Purdue President Mitch Daniels will host Mike McCurry at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C., for "Election 2016 and the Intersection of Politics and Policy."

The event, which is open to the public, begins at 6 p.m. and features an hourlong conversation between McCurry, former White House press secretary to President Bill Clinton and co-chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates, and Daniels, former Indiana governor and member of the Commission on Presidential Debates.

The event also includes time for an audience Q&A.

A cocktail reception (cash bar) begins at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.purdue.edu/events or call Purdue's Office of Special Events at 800-213-3044 to make your reservation. Cost is $20.

Launched in 2014, the Presidential Lecture Series is a diverse series of lectures that examine policy, leadership, culture and society. Previous lectures have featured guests including columnist George Will, NPR's Mara Liasson, best-selling author Harlan Coben and "Papa John" Schnatter. 

Contact: Lisa Tally, 765-494-2181, lhtally@prf.org

Note to Journalists: Media interested in attending the event should contact Lisa Tally, executive director, Philanthropic Communications, University Development Office, at 765-494-2181, lhtally@prf.org