Schieffer School/CSIS hosted celebration of Bob Schieffer’s new book "America"

Fort Worth, TX

9/11/2008

Schieffer School of Journalism at TCU and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC began the new season with a celebration of Bob Schieffer’s new book, titled America, on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The dialogue, hosted by Bob Schieffer, was broadcast live on the Schieffer School Web site.

The dialogue included comments and questions about Schieffer’s book and career with Benjamin Bradlee, vice president and former executive editor of The Washington Post; and David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times.

The series of monthly dialogues, originated in February 2008, feature top public policy experts, government officials, leading think-tank scholars, and prominent journalists discussing issues related to national security, foreign policy and global challenges.

CSIS is a bipartisan, independent, nonprofit organization that provides strategic insights and policy solutions to decision makers in government, international institutions, the private sector and civil society. It has earned the reputation of being one the world's pre-eminent public policy institutions.

The Schieffer School is emerging as one of the world’s top journalism schools dedicated to preparing professionals in both journalism and strategic communication for the new media world, while maintaining the traditional standards of basic, straightforward reporting and ethics.

To be added to the e-mail list to receive each program notice, send your e-mail address to Nancy Styles at n.styles@tcu.edu.