Tonight - Smarsh & Bruni In Coversation - UCLA 5pm

“To find a more accurate vision of these United States, we must resist pat narratives about any group—including the working class on whom our current political situation is most often pinned.”- Sarah Smarsh

“I think what we journalists too often do is assume the status quo is unchangeable. I think all sorts of issues of political reform [and] electoral reform need more discussion than they get.” - Frank Bruni

Acclaimed authors Sarah Smarsh and Frank Bruni will join in conversation tonight at UCLA's Kaufman Hall. They'll discuss the writing process and how their histories have helped frame their work. In addition the duo will also discuss recent events and the issues facing voters in the upcoming elections.

Sarah Smarsh is an author, educator, speaker and journalist who focuses on socioeconomic class and rural America. Her book ‘Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth’ examines historic economic inequality and tells the story of her upbringing among the working poor on a Kansas farm.

Frank Bruni is a long-time Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times. He joined the newspaper in 1995 and has ranged broadly across its pages—from being a White House correspondent to writing as the chief restaurant critic. In his columns, he reflects on diverse topics including American politics, higher education, popular culture and gay rights.

The event begins at 5pm.

PLEASE NOTE: This event has been moved to Glorya Kaufman Dance Theater at Kaufman Hall. All current ticket holders will need to check in at Will Call to get new tickets for their reassigned seats. Parking for this event has been reassigned to Lot 4. Box office opens 90 mins before curtain.

For questions or further information please call UCLA Central Ticket Office at (310) 825-2101.