Guillermoprieto speaks to
the Adrian College community during this year's
2nd convocation. |
ALMA GUILLERMOPRIETO TO SPEAK
AT CONVOCATION posted 9/13/06
ADRIAN, Mich. – Mexican-born
journalist and author Alma Guillermoprieto is scheduled
to speak on Sept. 20 at 12:15 p.m. in the Herrick Chapel
as part of the the Dr. James Borland Convocation speaker
series.
Alma Guillermoprieto has lived in the United States,
Colombia and Brazil. Guillermoprieto is a staff writer
for “The New Yorker.” Guillermoprieto provides
commentary of remarkable depth & breadth; her presentations
are memorable experiences for faculty and students alike.
Guillermoprieto began her reporting
career covering Central America for “The Guardian”
and subsequently for “The Washington Post.”
Her first book, “Samba,” was nominated for
the National Book Critics Circle Award. In 1995, she
was awarded a Macarthur Fellowship. Her most recent
book, “The Heart That Bleeds,” was published
to excellent reviews. Guillermoprieto is considered
one of the premier authorities on Mexico and Central
America.
Convocation is free and open to the public. The Herrick
Chapel is located off Charles Street.
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