Below the Line: Living Poor in America
Eugene Richards
Sunday, 07 Feb 1988 at 3:00 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union
Eugene Richards was named Journalist of the Year in 1987 by the International Center of Photography for his book on the working poor, Below the Line: Living Poor in America . His other books include Exploding into Live, 50 Hours , and the upcoming Knife and Gun Club: Scenes from an Emergency Room . His photographs have appeared in GEO, Life, new York Times Magazine .Part of the National Affairs Series.
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Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
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- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.