Christopher Buckley RESCHEDULED for MARCH 4

Vassar College's 2003 Alex Krieger '95 Memorial Fund Lecture by best-selling social and political satirist and editor of Forbes FYI, Christopher Buckley, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 4, at 8 p.m. in Skinner Hall.

Considered one of the funniest writers of his generation, Buckley is a man of many and varied talents: he was managing editor of Esquire at age 24, served as a speechwriter for Vice President George Bush, authored six bestsellers and is currently editor of Forbes FYI. In addition, his regular humor columns for the New Yorker have become one of the magazine's most popular features.

Buckley's bestsellers include "God Is My Broker," a look at the motley crowd of financial and self-help gurus; "Wry Martinis," a send-up of mass culture and national politics; and "Thank You for Smoking," an uncannily timed parody of the tobacco lobby.

His fourth novel, "Little Green Men," poked fun at the political pundits who have become a staple of Capitol Hill culture and illustrated just how much our nation's leaders and alien life forms have in common. Buckley's latest book is "No Way to Treat a First Lady."

As with his writing, Buckley's lecture presentation is marked by a savvy understanding of the truth behind the headlines, and a perceptive wit that holds no target sacred. His experience and knowledge deliver a comedic look at national politics and world affairs that is guaranteed to leave any audience both thinking and laughing.

The Alex Krieger '95 Memorial Fund Lecture is named for a member of the Vassar College class of 1995 who was killed in an automobile accident in his freshman year. His parents established the fund in his memory to bring writers and humorists to the campus.

For additional information, contact the Office of Campus Activities at (845) 437-5370. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Cathy Jennings at (845) 437-5370, as far in advance as possible to request appropriate and reasonable accommodations.

Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational, independent, residential liberal arts college founded in 1861.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations or information on accessibility should contact Campus Activities Office at (845) 437-5370. Without sufficient notice, appropriate space and/or assistance may not be available.

Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational, independent, residential liberal arts college founded in 1861.

This article was posted on Tuesday, March 4th, 2003.