November 1, 2001
Contact: Nishan Havandjian
Journalism Department
(805) 756-2508
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
'West Wing' Producer to Speak At Cal Poly Journalism Gala Nov. 10
SAN LUIS OBISPO -- Devotees of NBC-TV's "The West Wing" will have an
opportunity to get an inside look at the popular television show when
co-executive producer Kevin Falls addresses the Cal Poly Journalism
Department's Centennial gala alumni fund-raiser the evening of Nov. 10
in Chumash Auditorium.
A 1978 Cal Poly journalism graduate, Falls will offer observations and
personal anecdotes about working with the writing team, his co-producer
and the cast of the Emmy-winning television show, which follows the
political lives of the mythical Bartlett administration.
Falls has also written for ABC's "Sports Night" and HBO's "Arliss" and
penned the screenplays for "Summer Catch" and "The Temp."
In addition to hearing keynote speaker Falls, journalism alumni will
"toast and roast" Professor Emeritus Jim Hayes and will hear from
alumnus
Steffan Tubbs, who has covered Super Bowls and World Series as well as
the Oklahoma City bombing and the McVeigh trial for ABC television
news.
Tubbs and his wife, Kristen Kidd-Tubbs, are 1992 Cal Poly journalism
graduates. Kidd-Tubbs is a writer-producer for KNBC in Los Angeles.
"We are delighted with the response from alumni and would enjoy having
more friends and members of the university and community attend," said
Journalism Department Head Nishan Havandjian.
A reception and silent auction will be 6:30-7:45 p.m., with dinner at 8
p.m.
Tickets are $75 and must be purchased in advance by calling Cal Poly's
Journalism Department at 756-2508.
An alumni committee, chaired by alumna Mary Kay Larson organized the
event. Proceeds will benefit students in the Journalism Department.
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