John Edwards at UT Mon., 10/24 (Opportunity Rocks)

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Senator John Edwards, the 2004 Democratic vice-presidential nominee and former U.S. Senator from North Carolina, will visit University of Texas-Austin as part of Opportunity Rocks's two-week College Tour of ten schools across the country to encourage young people to get involved in the fight against poverty. As part of the tour, Edwards will speak with students and community activists on campus and visit a local community service site. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item, which will be donated to a local food bank with the help of America's Second Harvest.

October 24
University of Texas - Austin
Austin, TX
Union Ballroom, Union Building
1:00 PM — Doors open

OK, all you Austin bloggers:

We hope that you can make it to the event above (we will send out a
media advisory with more detailed information later this week). If
you have any questions about logistics, please contact Ryan (for
blogger specific questions: [e-mail]) or Jenni.

Also, if you know of any other bloggers who might be interested in
attending, please send their contact information to
([e-mail]).

Senator Edwards will have time to talk with bloggers following his
remarks. If you plan to attend the event and would like to talk with
Senator Edwards, please email either Ryan or Jenni at
([e-mail]) by Monday morning.

It is not necessary that you contact us, but it will be easier for
access, etc. If you show up at the event, identify yourself as a
blogger and proceed to the media availability room after his remarks.

[sonias]

1. Woo hoo!

He's my favorite.

Sonia

[PDittie]

2. Kickin' it for tomorrow, Austinians