Author panel to explore legacy of the Vietnam War at Rice University Sept. 9

MEDIA ADVISORY

David Ruth
david@rice.edu
713-348-6327

Jeff Falk
jfalk@rice.edu
713-348-6775

Author panel to explore legacy of the Vietnam War at Rice University Sept. 9

HOUSTON – (Aug. 26, 2015) – A panel discussion commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War will feature four critically acclaimed writers who served in the war at Rice University Sept. 9. The authors — Philip Caputo, Larry Heinemann, Tim O’Brien and Tobias Wolff — will use literature as a lens to explain the cultural legacy of the Vietnam War and discuss its relevance to the post-9/11 era.

From left, Philip Caputo, Larry Heinemann, Tim O'Brien and Tobias Wolff.

Sponsored by the Baker Institute Roundtable Young Professionals, along with Rice’s Veterans in Business Association, the event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Who: Panelists Philip Caputo, author of “A Rumor of War”; Larry Heinemann, author of “Paco’s Story”; Tim O’Brien, author of “The Things They Carried”; and Tobias Wolff, author of “In Pharaoh’s Army: Memories of the Lost War.” All four served in Vietnam in the infantry or Special Forces before launching their literary careers.

What: A panel discussion titled “The Vietnam War: 50 Years On.”

When: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6-7 p.m. A reception will be from 5 to 6 in Baker Hall’s Doré Commons.

Where: Rice University, McNair Hall, Shell Auditorium, 6100 Main St.

The event will spotlight the growing presence of military veterans in the Baker Institute Roundtable Young Professionals and at Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business, according to event organizers.

Members of the news media who want to attend should RSVP to Jeff Falk, associate director of national media relations at Rice, at jfalk@rice.edu or 713-348-6775.

The public must register to attend this event at http://bakerinstitute.org/events/1724. A live webcast will be available at the registration page.

For a map of Rice University’s campus with parking information, go to www.rice.edu/maps. Media are advised to park in the Central Campus Garage.

-30-

Follow the Baker Institute via Twitter @BakerInsitute.

Follow the Jones School via Twitter @RiceMBA.

Follow Rice News and Media Relations via Twitter @RiceUNews.

Founded in 1993, Rice University’s Baker Institute ranks among the top 10 university-affiliated think tanks in the world. As a premier nonpartisan think tank, the institute conducts research on domestic and foreign policy issues with the goal of bridging the gap between the theory and practice of public policy. The institute’s strong track record of achievement reflects the work of its endowed fellows, Rice University faculty scholars and staff, coupled with its outreach to the Rice student body through fellow-taught classes — including a public policy course — and student leadership and internship programs. Learn more about the institute at www.bakerinstitute.org or on the institute’s blog, http://blogs.chron.com/bakerblog.