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| * Purdue Department of History |
September 23, 2008
Historian talks pop culture, WWII during Experience Liberal Arts
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - |
Randy Roberts, distinguished professor of history, will present "Popular Culture and WWII" from 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 7 in Stewart Center, Room 202. The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Department of History and Experience Liberal Arts, a monthlong celebration highlighting the College of Liberal Arts.
Randy Roberts has published 13 books on history and sports. His subjects have included Jack Johnson, John Wayne, Mike Tyson, Jack Dempsey, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Boston sports, the Vietnam War, Charles Lindbergh and the Alamo. He also has published works on film director Oliver Stone, American presidents, Sherlock Holmes, women's sports, and the politics and economics of televised boxing.
October's Experience Liberal Arts will feature a variety of lectures, films, performances, events and exhibits that reflect the college's ongoing coursework and research in the arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences. Information about upcoming events is available online at https://www.cla.purdue.edu/experience
Writer: Amy Patterson Neubert, (765) 494-9723, apatterson@purdue.edu
Source: Randy Roberts, (765) 494-0040, rroberts@purdue.edu
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