10/4/01

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Gregory Bruess, UNI associate professor of history, (319) 273-2752

Vicki Grimes, University Marketing and Public Relations, (319) 273-2761

Rescheduled Becker Memorial History Lecture at UNI to be Wednesday, Oct. 10

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- "Family Values: Myths and Realities of the American Family" will be the topic for the 28^th Annual Carl L. Becker Memorial Lecture in History at the University of Northern Wednesday, Oct 10, at 7 p.m. in Seerley Hall 115.

The lecture, to be given by Elaine Tyler May, professor of American studies and history at the University of Minnesota, was originally scheduled for Sept. 12.

May has written or edited five books as well as published nearly 30 articles. Her publications range from the politics of reproduction to the role of culture and gender in diplomatic history. May is currently working on a study of politics and private life in 20^th century America and is writing a U.S. history textbook, "Created Equal."

Known for her outreach activities, May has been a guest lecturer in many parts of the world, made radio and television appearances and has written op/ed pieces in magazines and newspapers.

The memorial history lecture is given in honor of the late Carl L. Becker, a native of Reinbeck, a distinguished scholar and teacher who became one of America's most respected historians. He is most commonly known for warning people not to become slaves to weapons of mechanical power in fear they may, in the end, destroy themselves.

The Becker Memorial Lecture marks the first in the 2001-2002 History Lecture Series, sponsored by the UNI Department of History and Phi Alpha Theta history honorary society.

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