The Special Events Committee, Arts and Humanities Division, and History Department would like to invite you to an author talk by Dr. Karen Dunak in the Library Colloquium. 

Dr. Dunak will discuss her new book, Our Jackie: Public Claims on a Private Life, published by NYU Press. The book evaluates how media coverage of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis changed over the course of her very public life. Over the course of four decades, JKO was alternatively praised for her service to others and pilloried for her perceived self-interest. Dr. Dunak argues that whether she was portrayed as a campaign wife, a loyal widow, a selfish jetsetter, or a mature career woman, the history of Jackie's highly publicized life demonstrates the ways in which news, entertainment, politics, and celebrity evolved and intertwined over the second half of the twentieth century. Our Jackie suggests that media coverage of this enigmatic public figure revealed as much about the prevailing views of women in America - how they should behave and whom they should serve - as it did about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis as an individual. 

After sharing what led her to these conclusions, Dr. Dunak will answer any questions the audience might have. She also has THREE COPIES of her book to give away to lucky audience members - who will receive it before the official release date of November 12. 

Food and beverages will be available.