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SUMMARY:Exclusive Alumni Seating: 47th Annual Bucksbaum Distinguished Lectureship at Drake University
DESCRIPTION:Drake University will welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green as the featured speaker for the 47th Annual Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lectureship. Known for beloved novels such as The Fault in Our Stars\, Paper Towns\, and Turtles All the Way Down\, Green is also a leading voice in thoughtful\, human-centered storytelling that bridges literature\, history\, and social impact.During this evening lecture\, Green will draw from his latest work\, Everything is Tuberculosis\, a deeply human social and scientific history that examines the global healthcare inequities behind one of the world's deadliest yet curable diseases. His talk will explore storytelling as a lens for understanding complex systems\, shared responsibility\, and the moral dimensions of public health and global care.Drake University is welcoming a limited number of Lead DSM Alumni Donor Members to enjoy reserved floor seating for a front-row experience with a nationally recognized author and thinker\, right here in Central Iowa.SpeakerJohn Green\nJohn Green is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose novels include Looking for Alaska\, An Abundance of Katherines\, Paper Towns\, The Fault in Our Stars\, Turtles All the Way Down\, and Everything is Tuberculosis. His books have been published in more than 55 languages\, with over 24 million copies in print worldwide. Green is the recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award and an Edgar Award winner\, and his works have been adapted for film and television\, including The Fault in Our Stars\, Paper Towns\, and Looking for Alaska. His writing is widely recognized for its emotional depth\, intellectual rigor\, and commitment to human dignity.\nLearn more: https://www.drake.edu/bucksbaum/distinguished/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Drake University will welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green as the featured speaker for the 47th Annual Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lectureship. Known for beloved novels such as The Fault in Our Stars\, Paper Towns\, and Turtles All the Way Down\, Green is also a leading voice in thoughtful\, human-centered storytelling that bridges literature\, history\, and social impact.
During this evening lecture\, Green will draw from his latest work\, Everything is Tuberculosis\, a deeply human social and scientific history that examines the global healthcare inequities behind one of the world&rsquo\;s deadliest yet curable diseases. His talk will explore storytelling as a lens for understanding complex systems\, shared responsibility\, and the moral dimensions of public health and global care.
Drake University is welcoming a limited number of Lead DSM Alumni Donor Members to enjoy reserved floor seating for a front-row experience with a nationally recognized author and thinker\, right here in Central Iowa.
Speaker
John Green
John Green is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose novels include Looking for Alaska\, An Abundance of Katherines\, Paper Towns\, The Fault in Our Stars\, Turtles All the Way Down\, and Everything is Tuberculosis. His books have been published in more than 55 languages\, with over 24 million copies in print worldwide. Green is the recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award and an Edgar Award winner\, and his works have been adapted for film and television\, including The Fault in Our Stars\, Paper Towns\, and Looking for Alaska. His writing is widely recognized for its emotional depth\, intellectual rigor\, and commitment to human dignity.
Learn more: \;https://www.drake.edu/bucksbaum/distinguished/
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