
Christie Blatchford to discuss Helpless at University of Waterloo on Dec. 7
The University of Waterloo is announcing the date for a rescheduled meet-the-author event featuring Christie Blatchford
The University of Waterloo is announcing the date for a rescheduled meet-the-author event featuring Christie Blatchford
By Media RelationsWATERLOO, Ont. (Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010) - The University of Waterloo is announcing the date for a rescheduled meet-the-author event featuring Christie Blatchford. The Globe and Mail columnist will deliver the talk that was postponed on Friday, Nov. 12, when she was invited to discuss her new book Helpless: Caledonia's Nightmare of Fear and Anarchy, and How the Law Failed All of Us.
Blatchford’s appearance is now scheduled for:
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Theatre of the Arts, Modern Languages building, University of Waterloo
Admission to the event, sponsored by the University of Waterloo bookstore and faculty of arts, is open to the general public for free. Blatchford will discuss her book, take questions from the audience, and sign copies of Helpless.
Space may be limited and registration is required. Interested parties should register online at www.bookstore.uwaterloo.ca/author_events.html by noon on Dec. 7. Registered guests can pick up their tickets at the bookstore by noon on the day of the event or make other arrangements with the bookstore.
Contact:
Michael Strickland, Waterloo media relations, 519-888-4777 or mstrickl@uwaterloo.ca
Waterloo news release no. 92
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