Will Shortz, crossword puzzle editor for the New York Times and puzzle master on NPR’s “Weekend Edition Sunday,” will give a public talk at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m.
He will be available to media at 6:45 p.m. in Room 109 of the Student Life Center located at 310 25th Ave. S. His lecture will be held in the ballroom of the Student Life Center. ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Speakers Committee, a student-run organization, is sponsoring his talk.
Earlier in the day, Shortz will also sign books on campus from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Bookstore. Both events are open to the public.
Tickets for the lecture are available at the university’s Sarratt Student Center box office or any Ticketmaster outlet. General public tickets are $10. Tickets may also be purchased at or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
Tickets are free to ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ students, faculty and staff. Only one free ticket may be picked up with a ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ identification card at the Sarratt Student Center box office.
Non-²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ students with their college or university identification cards may purchase tickets for $5 at the Sarratt box office or any Ticketmaster outlet.
WHAT: Will Shortz, crossword puzzle editor for the New York Times and puzzle master on NPR’s “Weekend Edition Sunday,” will give a public talk at ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University. A media availability will be held prior to his lecture.
WHERE: Shortz will be available to media in Room 109 of the Student Life Center. His lecture will be held in the ballroom of the same building.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 14. The media availability is at 6:45 p.m. and the lecture begins at 7 p.m.
Media contact: Princine Lewis, 615-322-NEWS
princine.lewis@vanderbilt.edu