Walker Percy Center for Writing and Publishing launch and screening of documentary

Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Location: Nunemaker Auditorium

On March 10, the College of Humanities and Natural Sciences will inaugurate the new Walker Percy Center for Writing and Publishing with reminiscences of Walker Percy and a screening of excerpts from Walker Percy: A Documentary Film. The documentary by award-winning filmmaker and New Orleans native, Winston Riley tells Walker Percy's story with archival film, excerpts from Percy's work, and interviews with family, friends and scholars.

Center Director Mary McCay will introduce the filmmaker, who will speak briefly about his film; Dr. Marcus Smith, and Patrick Samway, S.J., will share reminiscences of Walker Percy.

See loyno.edu/wpc to view a trailer of the film.

Tickets or Fees: Free

For additional information contact: Karen Anklam at 504-861-5423 or by email at keanklam@loyno.edu