Minneapolis TV journalist Brandi Powell will be the guest of the fall Patricia Adams Lecture Series at 海外吃瓜.
海外吃瓜 invites the community to attend dinner and Powell鈥檚 keynote address, 鈥淪cared to Embrace What I鈥檓 Good At: Finding, Recognizing and Cultivating Your Gifts,鈥 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in Seiberling Gymnasium.
Powell has been an anchor/reporter with the ABC affiliate KSTP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn., for nearly five years. She began her news broadcasting career in Bismarck, N.D., followed by stints in Austin, Texas, and San Diego.
She is the recipient of multiple team Emmy awards for her news coverage as well as two North Dakota Associated Press Awards and several individual Emmy nominations. She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Twin Cities Black Journalists.
Powell is a 2004 graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she majored in communication studies and minored in Spanish. She earned her master鈥檚 degree in anthropology from George Washington University, specializing in international development.
During her time on campus, Powell will meet in various settings with students and the campus community.
Cost to attend the dinner and Powell鈥檚 keynote address ranges from $25-$35, depending on meal option selected. Reservations are needed by Thursday, Oct. 5, and can be made . A reception and cash bar will be held prior to the dinner, beginning at 5:45 p.m. in Seiberling Gymnasium.
For questions, additional information or registration assistance, call the Office of University Advancement & Marketing at 419-448-2386.