Media passes available to Oct. 5 Carl Bernstein & P.J. O'Rourke event at UNT

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 15:40
Carl Bernstein, night photo with the capitol lighted in the background
Carl Bernstein, night photo with the capitol lighted in the background

What: Political commentators and renowned journalists Carl Bernstein and P.J. O'Rourke will speak as part of the University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series.

Their interactive, moderated forum, "Carl and P.J.: Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House" will discuss presidential candidates and voter knowledge in a light-hearted manner.

When: 8 p.m. Oct. 5 (Wednesday). Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Where: UNT's Coliseum at 600 Ave. D

Ticket info: Tickets are free for UNT students with I.D.; $5 for student guests; $8 for UNT staff, faculty and alumni; and $10 for the general population.

Media Credentials: Credentials for media who will be working that evening can be reserved by contacting Tanya O'Neil at tanya.o'neil@unt.edu or 940-565-2943. Credentials can be picked up at the Coliseum beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 5.

Credentials must be reserved by 5 p.m. on Oct. 3 (Monday).

Media Instructions:

  • Bernstein and O'Rourke will not be available for media interviews.
  • No flash photography.
  • An audio feed will not be available during the event.
  • Photographers should be as unobtrusive as possible and limit movement as to not cause distractions.

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