MEDIA RESOURCES
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DATE: January 14, 2005
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Andrea Hugg
(214)768-4474
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Lindsay Hogan
(214)768-1794
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COLLINS ECONOMIC FORUM BEGINS 1999/2000 SEASON WITH WILLIAM BENNETT FORMER SECRETARY OF EDUCATION AND AUTHOR
WHO: William Bennett, former Secretary of Education, president of Empower America, author, educator, and prominent member of two Presidential administrations, will launch the 1999/2000 Collins Economic Forum. Dr. Bennett is one of the most respected voices in America’s current debate about social and cultural matters. He served as director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy for President George Bush and as Secretary of Education and Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities for President Ronald Reagan. His most recent works include the best-seller, The Book of Virtues, and The Index of Leading Cultural Indicators.
WHAT: The Collins Economic Forum was established with the Cox School to inform business leaders on current affairs and economic policies that promote free enterprise. The forum is underwritten by the Collins Family Foundation and the Today Foundation. Both organizations are dedicated to educating society on the necessity of a growing, sound economy to perpetuate opportunity, freedom, and a rising standard of living for all.
WHEN: Thursday, November 11, 1999; 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Press/VIP Reception: 11:30 – 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Fairmont Hotel / (Press Reception in the Pyramid Room)
HOW: This event is open to the public. Luncheon tickets are $50 each or $375 for a table of eight. To make reservations or for additional information, please contact Andrea Smith (214) 768-4266 or visit our website at http://www.cox.smu.edu/collins.html
NEXT EVENT: A. Marshall Acuff, Jr., Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Soloman Smith Barney, January 19, 2000
