The collaborative efforts of several student organizations and the College of Communications, Information and Media will bring an Emmy Award-winning journalist to Ball State University.
National Association of Black Journalists, Black Student Association and the Multicultural Center worked with CCIM to sponsor a visit from "Resident Liberal" Juan Williams, who will present "American Leadership - Stories of Inspiration and Power behind Proven Leaders" at 7 p.m. in Pruis Hall.
Aimee Ash, assistant director of Student Life, said Williams has coupled his inside perspective of Washington D.C. with important research in the cultural movements that shaped America. Williams is known for his views on politics and culture, she said.
Ball State searches for speakers who can discuss current events, Ash said, and the university selected Williams because he is knowledgeable about the presidential election.
Although Williams is a journalist, Ash said, his presentation is not geared only to journalism majors. Students of all majors can benefit from his insight on the real world, she said.
Ash said Williams is a good candidate to speak to Ball State students because of his broad experience. When the university searches for someone to speak on campus, the person must have mass appeal and some notoriety, she said.
Holly Mittelmeier, graduate assistant for Student Life and Leadership Development, said the event would be similar to Lisa Ling's speech in November. Williams will speak about issues that are relevant to students, and he will also help students understand how to view situations from different perspectives, she said.
According to National Public Radio's Web site, Williams graduated from Haverford College with a philosophy degree.
Along with working for NPR, Williams was a contributing political analyst for the FOX News Channel, a regular panelist on Fox News Sunday, and he had a 21-year career at the Washington Post.
During his time at The Washington Post, he served in positions such as White House reporter, editorial writer and op-ed columnist.
Williams is also the author of six books, including the bestseller "Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Years 1954-1965," which accompanies the television series.
He has also contributed articles for publications such as Newsweek, Fortune, Ebony, The New Republic and The Atlantic Monthly.
The journalist has appeared on television shows such as "Nightline," CNN's "Crossfire," "Washington Week in Review" and "Oprah," according to the Web site.
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