East Tennessee State University will welcome Eli Saslow, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist with The New York Times, for a public lecture and reading on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in the East Tennessee Room of the D.P. Culp Student Center.
The event is free and open to the public, with no registration required, followed by an audience Q&A.
Saslow, author of “Rising Out of Hatred,” is known for his investigative journalism that tackles critical issues of belonging, hate and extremism in America. His work delves into the lives of individuals, offering insight into some of the most pressing social and political challenges of our time.
“Having Eli Saslow on our campus is an incredible opportunity for our community,” said Dr. Daryl Carter, associate dean of Community Relations and Outreach and professor of history at ETSU. “His work speaks to the urgent issues we face today, and I encourage everyone to come and be part of this important conversation.”
The event is hosted by ETSU’s College of Arts and Sciences and Black American Studies.
In recent years, ETSU has taken major strides toward promoting civic engagement. In 2022, the campus became an early voting location site. ETSU has also received a report from the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education that revealed student voting on campus increased significantly during the 2020 presidential election.
The efforts led by Leadership and Civic Engagement and ETSU Votes helped ETSU earn a Voter Friendly Campus designation for the 2021-22 year. Last year, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett presented ETSU with an award for work completed during National Voter Registration Month in September 2022.
Earlier this fall, ETSU launched “Politically Speaking,” a podcast hosted by Carter that digs into a range of issues in a measured and respectful way.
“We invite the region and campus community to engage with Saslow’s compelling work that shines a light on the human stories behind larger national debates,” Carter said.
For disability accommodations, call the ETSU Office of Disability Services at (423) 439-8346.
