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LOCATION:Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts, Mary Linn Auditorium
SUMMARY:Distinguished Lecture Series Meghan McCain
DESCRIPTION:Meghan McCain political columnist author and award-winning blogger will speak at Northwest Missouri State University at 8 p.m. Wednesday March 16 at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts as part of the Universitys Distinguished Lecture Series. \n\nThe lecture is free and open to the public.\n\nThe daughter of U.S. Sen. John McCain she launched the blog McCainBlogette.com during the 2008 presidential campaign to give Americans a sense of life behind-the-scenes on the campaign trail. Her blog which connects with young voters was awarded The Golden Dot Award for best blog and two Pollie Awards from the Association of Political and Public Affairs Professionals. McCain also published an illustrated childrens book titled My Dad John McCain about her fathers heroism during the Vietnam War.  \n\nHer most recent book Dirty Sexy Politics A True Story tells her personal journey across the American political landscape. It is available at the Bearcat Bookstore in the J.W. Jones Student Union.\n\nNo matter what your political affiliation is Meghan McCain brings a renewed interest in politics and will get people thinking about what they believe Director of Campus Activities Angel McAdams Prescott said. She is making a name for herself by challenging the Republican Party to be better and look at things differently while remaining relatable to college students by her age and experiences.\n\nSponsored by the Office of the Provost at Northwest the Distinguished Lecture Series features scholars world travelers and leaders in their field.\n\nFor more information contact the Office of Campus Activities at 660.562.1226.
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