Date:
4/3/2013
Contact: Patrice Caldwell at 575.562.2315
Reporter: Wendel Sloan at 575.562.2253
PORTALES – The 37th Annual Jack Williamson Lectureship on Thursday and Friday, April 11–12, at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales welcomes science fiction Grand Master Joe Haldeman, award-winning author Connie Willis and science fiction authors from across New Mexico.
The Lectureship honors late ENMU professor and science fiction pioneer Jack Williamson.
Events begin with a reading by Haldeman at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, in Room 112 of the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building.
Friday morning features readings by visiting writers from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Sandia Room of the Campus Union Building. The Lectureship luncheon (reservations required, $10 payable at the door), begins at 11:45 a.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. Books will be available for purchase and autographing by writers in attendance.
Friday afternoon from 3-6 p.m., authors and guests will discuss topics in science fiction and fantasy in Golden Library's Special Collections.
All events are open to the public. Only the luncheon is not free.
For lunch reservations or more information, call 575-562-2315 or email Patrice.Caldwell@enmu.edu.