Marquette Today

Campus News and Events

Submit news

Menu

  • Campus News
    • Top News for Students
    • Top News for Faculty & Staff
    • Magazines at Marquette
    • Campus Alerts
  • Archives
  • Submit news
    • Editorial Guidelines
    • Contacts
  • @MarquetteToday
  • Events Calendar
  • Topics
    • Community Engagement
    • Diversity
    • Innovation
    • Master Planning
    • Marquette Momentum
    • Research
    • Strategic Planning
  • June 27, 2022

Marquette Forum will host journalist Anna Clark on Jan. 23 to discuss Flint water crisis

January 16, 2019

The Marquette Forum will host Anna Clark, author of “The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy” for two special events.

Clark’s writing has appeared in Elle Magazine, The New York Times, Politico, Next City and other publications. She was a correspondent for the Columbia Journalism Review as part of its United States Project for nearly five years. Clark received the 2017 Excellence in Environmental Journalism award from the Great Lakes Environmental Law Council.

Q&A session with Anna Clark | Jan. 23 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Eisenberg Reading Room in Sensenbrenner Hall
During this session, Clark will answer questions about the process of researching and writing the book, the role of the journalist in a changing media landscape, how to structure narrative nonfiction, the role of citizen activists in bringing about change on social issues and more. Register for the Q&A online by Jan. 18.

Keynote lecture with Anna Clark | Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. | Weasler Auditorium
In this presentation, Clark will discuss her book “The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy,” which has implications for every municipality in America, especially Milwaukee. She will also explain the inspiring role of Flint’s “lionhearted residents,” their grassroots activism, community organizing and the independent investigations that brought the crisis to national attention. The lecture will take place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a book sale/signing and reception to follow from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Register for the keynote lecture online by Jan. 18.

Filed Under: For Faculty/Staff, For Students, News

More news

An update from Dr. Kevin Rich, chair of the James H. Keyes Dean of Business Administration Search Committee

June 27, 2022

Applications open for new intergenerational student housing program with St. Camillus life plan community

June 27, 2022

School of Dentistry researcher receives $1.45 million NIH grant to study effects of aging on oral health

June 27, 2022

Marquette receives two global CASE Circle of Excellence awards for video marketing collateral

June 27, 2022

Reminder: Milwaukee County Bus Rapid Transit project continues on campus through summer

June 27, 2022

Angela Schultz receives E. Michael McCann Public Service Award

June 27, 2022

Get into Summerfest free on July 8 by wearing Marquette gear

June 27, 2022

Medical coverage transparency in coverage rule

June 27, 2022

More news

Quick Links

  • Faculty/Staff News
  • Student News
  • Magazines at Marquette
Submit news

Featured Stories

Shattering the glass frog ceiling

Shattering the glass frog ceiling

Teaching Instructor Rick Boyd is said to be only the second individual in the United States to successfully breed the granulosa glass frog in captivity.

Summer Studies empowers students to get ahead, explore interests

Summer Studies empowers students to get ahead, explore interests

Those interested in taking part in the second session of Summer Studies must register online by July 1.

Baby formula shortage presents challenges for families

Baby formula shortage presents challenges for families

Dr. Karen Robinson discusses the ongoing baby formula shortage, the difficulties many families are experiencing across the country and more.

Read more featured stories.

Safety

Safety Task Force approves 12 proposals for implementation

Plan for Commencement Weekend security measures

Last call: Safety Task Force idea submissions

Human Resources News

Medical coverage transparency in coverage rule

Walk this Way Step Challenge: My Wellness points and weekly giveaway available

Marquette University 2022 One-Time Employee Payment Information and FAQ

Research

Shattering the glass frog ceiling

Marquette faculty and staff grants from April 2022

Three faculty members earn prestigious Fulbright Scholar awards for international research

Awards & Accomplishments

School of Dentistry researcher receives $1.45 million NIH grant to study effects of aging on oral health

Marquette receives two global CASE Circle of Excellence awards for video marketing collateral

Angela Schultz receives E. Michael McCann Public Service Award

Marquette UniversityCopyright 2022 by Marquette University
MARQUETTE.EDU // CONTACTS // A TO Z