Singer and actor , known as the “King of Calypso” for his artistic endeavors and as a social activist and an outspoken critic of the Bush administration, will speak Monday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University’s Student Life Center. Prior to his speech, he will be available to the media from 5-5:15 p.m. The media availability will be the only opportunity to capture video. Cameras are prohibited at the lecture hall. Live video of the Belafonte’s lecture will be available on VUCast, .
Belafonte’s lecture, which is free and open to the public, is the keynote address for ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ’s and part of the . Seating is limited and is first-come, first-served. A reception precedes the lecture at 5 p.m.
WHAT: Singer and activist Harry Belafonte will be available to media prior to his lecture at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ.
WHERE: ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University Student Life Center, Lower Level, Rooms 1&2. The Student Life Center is located at 310 25th Ave. S.
WHEN: 5-5:15 p.m., Monday, Jan. 14
TAPING: A live Web case of Belafonte’s lecture will be available at . However, no video of the presentation will be available after the speech and no additional cameras will be allowed in the lecture hall.
Media Contact:Missy Pankake, 615-322-NEWS
missy.pankake@vanderbilt.edu