The Michele Kay Distinguished Speakers SeriesPresents Frank Bruni
February 28, 2012 | Headliners Club, Austin
| 5:45 PM
Frank Bruni of The New York Times spoke at The Headliners Club, with Austin American-Statesman columnist Ken Herman serving as moderator. Bruni discussed a range of topics, including the Republican presidential nomination campaign, his experience as a food critic at the Times, and the current state of American journalism.
Bruni has filled many roles since joining the Times in 1995, and was named as Op-ed columnist last year. Bruni joined the Times in 1995 and has held a variety of positions at the newspaper including chief restaurant critic, Rome bureau chief, and most recently, Op-ed columnist. In addition, he has authored two New York Times best sellers: a memoir titled, “Born Round,” an overeater’s story, and “Ambling Into History,” a chronicle of George W. Bush’s campaign for presidency. For more background on Bruni, visit his New York Times profile page.
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Thank you for attending the Michele Kay Distinguished Speaker Series dinner and dialogue with Frank Bruni on February 28th. You are welcome to purchase inexpensive photos from the event. Please share this link with your guests. The Headliners Foundation website carries a summary and video of the event should you want to remember the evening.
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The Michele Kay Distinguished Speaker Series memorializes the late Michele Kay; former business editor, Washington correspondent and columnist for the Austin American-Statesman … and a journalist of national stature. The series will support the presentation of fresh insights regarding the practice and experiences of professional journalism; its challenges and its value to our society.